Hikers perch on a limestone bluff overlooking a river at Castlewood State Park.

Recreation

Green space is essential, and in St. Louis, you’re never far from it. We make it easy – and fun – to get outside and stay active.

No matter what time of year you visit, St. Louis offers exciting places for outdoor recreation, from swimming to skiing and golfing to bird watching.

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Riverboats at The Gateway Arch

Get a new perspective of St. Louis’ working riverfront aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. The Tom Sawyer, a 19th-century replica, transports guests to...
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Rockwoods Reservation

Offering 1,843 acres of rugged forest with springs and streams. Trails, picnic areas and education center with exhibits and classroom. Building is handicap-accessible.
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Route 66 State Park

A 419-acre park with multi-use trails located on old Route 66. Museum features Route 66 memorabilia. Gift shop. Picnic areas. Boat ramp provides access to...
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RYZE Adventure Park

RYZE Adventure Park is the ultimate urban outdoor adventure for all ages, anchored by a four-story, 100-plus-obstacle adventure tower. Choose your own challenges as you...
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St. Louis County Parks and Recreation

Offering miles of multi-use trails, lake or river fishing, pools, ice rinks, gymnasiums, golf courses, archery ranges, model airplane fields, disc golf, hayrides, camping, skate...
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Shaw Nature Reserve

Twenty-four hundred acres of natural Ozark landscape with 1.5 miles of Meramec River frontage and a diversity of native plant and animal habitats. Ponds, prairies,...
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Steinberg Rink

Ice skating Nov.-Mar., plus summer activities. Skate rental. Summer sand volleyball league. Hours vary by season.
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Topgolf St. Louis Chesterfield

Come Play Around! Topgolf is 100% golf with clubs, balls, tees, turf, and a ball-picker-upper-cart thing. Topgolf is also 100% not golf, too, with loud...
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Trailnet

Trailnet is the premier bicycling organization of St. Louis and hosts rides from March to October. Rides are held throughout the region, in the city...
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Twin Rivers Canoe Rentals at Brookdale Farms

We are the closest canoe rental, raft rental and float trip provider to St. Louis, MO. Take just a short drive down Hwy. 44 from...
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