Champ Trails — Attraction in Old Jamestown

This is a beautiful and surprisingly large park nestled in the middle of suburbia. Much of the park is heavily forested, while the back of the park is an open prairie with all manner of wildflowers, especially in the spring. The main loop is a moderate-grade mile long treadway with some hills and valleys, but there are also a few spurs and diversions along the way. (We ended up walking nearly three miles, including a separate grass loop around the prairie area.) It's the only designated ecological park in the St. Louis County system, so if you're into plants and wildlife, you'll love this. There are a couple of picnic tables at the front of the park in an unshaded area, but this is primarily a walking /...

This park is nestled behind a residential neighborhood in Florissant. This park does not have much to offer but a 1 mile loop hiking trail. There are no bathrooms or playgrounds. It is a very small area. The hiking trail is nice but a bit overgrown in areas. During your hike, you will cross a short sturdy bridge that currently has no water underneath. During my hike guy spotted a deer off in the distance who just followed me with its head as I walked past. I also saw a small snake on the trail that just slithered on through. This trail has a feel that you’re in the woods, even though you’re right behind homes. Overall, this is a very nice and secluded hiking trail that needs a little love...

Wilderness park. No bathrooms, no water, no paved trails. Trails are steep in places. Great place to be in the woods without having to leave the city. Rarely see other humans, but lots of birds, squirrel and deer. You may spot the occasional coyote or raccoon, but tracks for both are common. Beautiful wild meadow trail on one side of the park, best in spring or in fall during the butterfly migration. And the occasional relic of the past from before the land was given to the country...