Designed for water play with shade and seating.
Cost: FREE
Best for Ages: Under 8
Slides, lazy river, climbing wall, splash zones.
Cost: $18 and under
Creek + shaded hiking trails.
Cost: FREE
Huge park with splash pad + trails.
Cost: FREE
Simple community pool.
Cost: $4 or less
Beach, diving, and swimming.
Cost: $7 adults / $5 kids
Indoor water park + gym.
Cost: $4.50–$23
Free splash pad + playground.
Cost: FREE
Creek + nature trails.
Cost: FREE
Creeks + hiking trails.
Cost: FREE
Adventure playground + creek.
Cost: FREE
Creeks + splash zones.
Cost: FREE
Roxana Pool is open May through August and offers an affordable option for families looking to cool off during the summer.
$6 residents, $10 non-residents; under 2 free
This FREE fenced splash pad is a hidden gem for families. While the splash features are modest, there is plenty of shade, nearby restrooms, and a shaded swing area for parents to relax. What truly makes this destination special is the incredible dragon-themed playground next door.
Splash Landing features interactive water elements including dumping buckets, pole sprayers, umbrella sprayers, water jets, and more. Staff monitor the exit area, and the adjacent playground provides additional entertainment.
Clean bathrooms, changing rooms, and snacks are available on-site. FREE
Silver Lake features more than four miles of wooded trails along the shoreline. The trails are not stroller friendly, but leashed pets are welcome. Families often enjoy exploring the small creek and waterfall area near the top of the hill. FREE
Best for Ages: Children comfortable walking on uneven terrain
Drawbacks: Fishing line is sometimes left behind near the water. Local ordinances prohibit swimming.
Cost: FREE
Best for Ages: Under 8
Slides, lazy river, climbing wall, splash zones.
Cost: $18 and under
Creek + shaded hiking trails.
Cost: FREE
Huge park with splash pad + trails.
Cost: FREE
Simple community pool.
Cost: $4 or less
Beach, diving, and swimming.
Cost: $7 adults / $5 kids
Indoor water park + gym.
Cost: $4.50–$23
Free splash pad + playground.
Cost: FREE
Creek + nature trails.
Cost: FREE
Creeks + hiking trails.
Cost: FREE
Adventure playground + creek.
Cost: FREE
Creeks + splash zones.
Cost: FREE
Roxana Pool is open May through August and offers an affordable option for families looking to cool off during the summer.
$6 residents, $10 non-residents; under 2 free
This FREE fenced splash pad is a hidden gem for families. While the splash features are modest, there is plenty of shade, nearby restrooms, and a shaded swing area for parents to relax. What truly makes this destination special is the incredible dragon-themed playground next door.
Splash Landing features interactive water elements including dumping buckets, pole sprayers, umbrella sprayers, water jets, and more. Staff monitor the exit area, and the adjacent playground provides additional entertainment.
Clean bathrooms, changing rooms, and snacks are available on-site. FREE
Silver Lake features more than four miles of wooded trails along the shoreline. The trails are not stroller friendly, but leashed pets are welcome. Families often enjoy exploring the small creek and waterfall area near the top of the hill. FREE
Best for Ages: Children comfortable walking on uneven terrain
Drawbacks: Fishing line is sometimes left behind near the water. Local ordinances prohibit swimming.
Other Great Water sites
Rock springs park in O'fallon has a creek
Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview Heights: There’s a trail at the trailhead near the cabin and come out at one near the shelter near the playground.
SIUE: Park by the soccer fields. Cross the street to the log cabin. There is a trail behind it. Keep to the left for 3\4 mile.
Ogles Creek
Indian Camp Creek in MO
Nature playscape at Forest Park
Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview Heights: There’s a trail at the trailhead near the cabin and come out at one near the shelter near the playground.
SIUE: Park by the soccer fields. Cross the street to the log cabin. There is a trail behind it. Keep to the left for 3\4 mile.
Ogles Creek
Indian Camp Creek in MO
Nature playscape at Forest Park
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