Sports Park O'Fallon Walk

Do an easy walk around soccer fields and fun time with my son at a large playground at Sports Park in O’Fallon, Mo.

A .7 mile paved walk along level terrain that is also stroller friendly.

Playground

The star attraction for my son was the playground.

He enjoyed going down the wide slide off the main play walkway.

Andrew crawled through large plastic circles. (Main blog photo)

On the playground is a measuring rod and my son is four feet tall.

You can spin a green merry-go-round.

Bounce on a bench ride, which my son enjoyed. Those who have a disability can go on this.

He found a game shaped like a racecar where you can wind a yellow plastic gear that moves metal balls around the car.

Andrew climbed rope ladders to go up to a slide.

Make music on a xylophone using a black metal mallet.

Then we swung on the swings before starting the walk.

Loop Walk

We went to the right of the playground.

This paved trail goes to the left of the soccer fields and Schote Creek is on the right. The path goes around the fields.

You can shorten the walk by taking the path in the middle of the soccer fields.

The trail then goes along Sportspark Drive until it goes back to the parking area.

The walk ends near a sculpture “Houses Reflected on an Endless Column.”

Longer Walks

If you want a longer walk you can cross Dardenne Creek to the north soccer fields and walk around them. Although paths here only go along the soccer fields and do not form a loop.

Final Thoughts

This is an easy walk across flat terrain. My son enjoyed the playground which was not busy since people mostly come here for soccer games.

DETAILS

Park is 95 acres and has restrooms and concession stands open for games.

Drive: Take Interstate 64 to exit 9 for Missouri Highway K and go north. Then make a left onto Sportspark Drive and take this road to its end at the lot for the playground. Do not cross Dardenne Creek.

Hours: Dawn to Dusk, Daily

Address:

49 Sportspark Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368