Arnold City Park, Arnold

Location:  2200 Bradley Beach Road, Arnold, MO 63010

This 68-acre park has an 8-acre fishing lake and 4 pavilions, each with electricity and a BBQ pit. Arnold City Park also offers visitors:

• Restrooms
• Playground
• Paved 1/2-mile walking/hiking trail
• 2 Dirt multipurpose fields
• 2 Horseshoe pits
• Volleyball poles
• Fishing

Website: https://www.arnoldmo.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks/

Playground ground cover: Wood chips

The playground was found to be rotting due to flooding so it was ripped out in September 2023. The new one is huge and has something for every age group. 

There are 3 ziplines, including one that is ADA-compliant with a high-backed chair.

The Arnold Farmer's Market is right at the entrance to the left. 

 The dog park is near the back of the park

 There are 4 large pavilions spread throughout the park.

 The restroom building looks old but it's clean inside.

Thoman Park, O'Fallon IL

Location: 1021 Nancy Dr., O'Fallon, IL 62269

Website: https://ofallonparksandrec.com/parks/thoman-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This is a very clean and quiet little park. There is a nice walking path with a storybook walk and several works of art throughout the park. 

The play structure has a rock wall, monkey bars, floating steps, a bridge, and slides. 

2 baby swings and 2 sling swings

There is a covered pavilion and restrooms near the playground.