Schaefer Park — Attraction in Saint Charles

I was invited here for a child's birthday party. The gazebo had been reserved for our gathering. The gazebo had plenty of tables, it was in a covered area, and there were plenty of trash cans available. One thing you may need to know is that usually there are electric outlets available on the posts that hold the roof over the gazebo area. But the outlet is actually "hidden" in a little group of bushes a few feet away from the concreted area. So you do definitely need an extension cord. The playground itself is phenomenal. The ground around the equipment is covered by a soft plastic type of material. It looks like black top but it is not hard. All of the children were overjoyed with all of the activities to do in this playground. It "almost" makes me wish my kids were young again. There is also a restroom available. I did not actually have to use it myself, so I cannot comment on it. But there were plenty of other parents at the party and I heard no one complain about the bathroom. The park area is very well maintained, grass is cut to an acceptable level, trees seem to be trimmed. (There was one tree in the park that was planted in honor of someone's family member.) The park is basically in a neighborhood where people are living. The surrounding area is...

We enjoyed walking the paved path around Schafer park. We especially enjoyed the prairie portion with a variety of blooming native prairie flowers which were visited by a variety of butterflies and birds eating the seeds of others including a flock of gold finches.

Other amenities include: playground, pavilion, and SEASONAL restrooms. In Winter 2024, the playground is under...

It's a beautiful park that is hidden behind a neighborhood. We kept thinking the GPS was crazy. The playground is small but sufficient. There is a nice pavilion that was being used for a birthday party. There is also a nice paved walking trail. The parking is limited and with the birthday party it got really crowded. Nice place for a...