Find a Waterfall with a Statue at Schroeder Park in Manchester

At Paul A. Schroeder Park in Manchester, MO, walkers can view a unique statue in the center of a waterfall and pass by a large aquatic park.

The hike is 0.9 miles on paved paths with 66 feet of elevation gain and can be divided into smaller loops using other sidewalks.

Start of the Walk

I parked in the lot closest to the park entrance and near Old Meramec Station Road.

Then, I walked up the cement path east of the lot and headed south. Next, I turned right onto an asphalt walkway heading west.

*You can see an amphitheater and further up, a cabin structure*

Amphitheater Area

The trail curves away from a parking lot, passing an amphitheater.

If you look northwest of the amphitheater, you will see a log cabin structure.

I approached the cabin but did not find any information about its history.

Then, I walked back toward the amphitheater and continued west.

Field Area

Next, the trail came to a loop that went around ball fields. You can park on the southwest corner of this loop off St. Josephs Lane if you only want to do .3-mile loops.

I went to the left to navigate around the western part of the fields.

Playground and Aquatic Area

Next, I came to an intersection and went to the north, going around a playground.

I like the orange slice sculpture at the front of the park.

Then I saw people playing disc golf. A course extends into the woods to the northeast.

*Dedication to a war veteran who died in Iraq.*

I came across a red and white bench dedicated to Lance Corporal Matthew Paul Pathenos, who died in 2003 from an improvised explosive in Iraq. He was a graduate of the nearby Parkway School District.

Next, I followed a curve to the back of the Manchester Aquatic Center, which features a large pool, a lazy river, and waterslides.

The trail goes south, and then I made a left turn near the basketball courts and passed by sand volleyball courts and tennis courts.

Waterfall

A sidewalk goes to the left for neighborhood walks. I walked a short way on this trail to check out the rock-filled waterfall.

A metal statue of children playing on a log is in the middle of the falls. (Main Blog Photo)

I turned back to the main trail, then went right, crossing the park entrance road and returning to where I started.

Final Thoughts

This walk is stroller-friendly, although there are some ups and downs. It’s a nice walk if you’re in the shopping area near Manchester Road and Missouri Highway 141 and you want a break with the kids. The sculpture of kids is worth checking out.

*The park sign is surrounded by a garden.*

I published a reel on Instagram of the walk.

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DETAILS

Drive: Take Interstate 64 to exit 22. Go south on Missouri Highway 141, then take the right exit to N. Meramec Station Road and go south and make a right onto Old Meramec Station Road. Continue right on it at the Hanna Road intersection and then left into the park. I parked in the small lot on the left near the entrance.

Hours: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Daily

Address: 359 Old Meramec Station Rd, Manchester, MO 63021