McNair Park — Attraction in Saint Charles

This is a large city park with ball fields, swimming pool and a lot of open space. We stopped at the Lions Club walking path near the entrance of the park. A mini park in a park. Very well kept shady trail maybe a quarter of a mile long. It has a small waterfall and pond at the beginning of the walk and a fountain at the back. There are benches along the way to rest and ponder life. Very peaceful. Also a nice gazebo near the entrance. Would be an excellent photo location when all the flowers are blooming. Trivia question. Do you know what kind of tree this is? Hint: Think roasting over...

Great Park I grew up right next to this park. It has seen some changes throughout the years. The latest being Frisbee Golf. I always thought the place looked like a golf course. Anyway great way to use the park and I see a lot of people using the course while I am walking the dogs. Lots of sports can be played here... Baseball, pickleball, tennis, soccer. Picnic pavilions Playground for the kids... Catch...

From the ballfield perspective only, the park could definitely use some improvement. Concessions and bathrooms are up on a hill near the parking lot (with no easy access for handicapped), and no stairs - which for those people bring a wagon or heavily loaded stroller could be problematic. Concessions are in the expensive side. Ballfields seem decent, but easy access to bathrooms could definitely...