Maryland Heights is home to Dogport, an off-leash dog park, seven city-operated parks, St. Louis County operated Creve Coeur Park and Fee Fee Greenway, an off-road trail. Click here for pavilion rental information.
All parks are open sunrise to sunset with the exception of City sponsored programs and events.
No after hours use is permitted. Violators will be subject to fines and loss of membership.
Dogport is a park for off-leash dogs to play while accompanied by responsible owners. This four-acre park has an area for small dogs (30 pounds or less) and a separate area for large dogs (30 pounds and over). Limit two dogs per handler.
Yearly Membership Fees
To register your dog, bring current Rabies and Bordetella vaccination records to the Community Center during normal business hours. Residents need to bring proof of residency and a photo ID. Bridgeton residents need to bring their current Bridgeton resident ID. All dogs must be six months or older and spayed or neutered in order to purchase a membership. All memberships expire on December 31.
Gerald A. Eise Memorial Park is located in the David Meadows Subdivision near Rose Acres Elementary School. This is a neighborhood park and parking is limited to less than ten vehicles. No pavilion reservations will be accepted for Eise Park.
In 2019, Maryland Heights acquired over 10 acres of property, north of the Midland Ave. and Fee Fee Rd. intersection, currently consisting of four baseball fields. Over the next few years, and as part of the Capital Improvement Plan, the City will turn this land into a multi-sport complex with at least three functional fields for play. Improvements have already begun on field one, closest to Fee Fee Rd., and is now available to rent. When not rented, residents may use this field for pickup games, skills development and more. Click here to fill out a rental request form.
Fee: R: $10/hour • NR: $15/hour
Fee Fee Greenway
Trailheads at Aquaport (McKelvey Woods Court) and Creve Coeur Park
The Fee Fee Greenway, formerly referred to as the McKelvey Woods Trail, is the first public off-road trail that Maryland Heights has been a part of creating. Collaborating with Great Rivers Greenway and securing federal funding through grants, the three-mile trail takes users from Aquaport all the way to Creve Coeur Lake and its many recreational opportunities. This includes linking to the Katy Trail.
McKelvey Woods Park provides a great location to begin or end your journey on the nearby Fee Fee Greenway, with restrooms and picnic tables to stop and take a quick break. This park also features a playground.
Amenities:
Playground
Pavilion with picnic tables
Restrooms
McKelvey Woods Nature Park
2530 McKelvey Rd. A short walking trail ends with a peaceful location to bird watch, observe nature or to simply enjoy the outdoors. Amenities:
Located next to Parkwood Elementary School and near Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Parkwood Park features a 0.7 walking path with fitness stations to keep you active.
Maryland Heights has partnered with the National Fitness Campaign to install and activate the state-of-the-art Fitness Court® for adults at all ability levels. The Fitness Court® is an outdoor bodyweight gym facility that features 30 individual pieces of equipment, a shock-resistant sports flooring and is comprised of exercise stations that allow for up to 28 individuals to workout at the same time.
Download the free Fitness Court App to learn about the different fitness stations, be led through 4-7 minute workouts and enter into challenges. Download here from the App Store or Google Play.
Or for those looking for more of a leisure activity, Quiet Hollow park also has a walking trail, park benches and picnic tables. There is limited parking and there are no bathroom facilities at Quiet Hollow.
Vago Park spans 20-acres and includes numerous amenities including a baseball field, pavilions and sand volleyball court that are available for rent. Click here to view a map of the park.
Judy Barnett Memorial Scented Garden: Dedicated on Sept. 24, 2011, the Judy Barnett memorial Scented Garden honors the service and leadership of the late councilwoman. Often considered the “Mother of Maryland Heights,” Councilwoman Barnett was instrumental in the effort to incorporate the City of Maryland Heights, which took place in 1985. She served more than 17 years on the City Council and was a champion of cultural arts in Maryland Heights and the region. The garden challenges you to cover your eyes and identify the plantings by touch and smell. Then you will have experienced the everyday challenge lived by our fellow citizens with visual disabilities.
Multi-purpose court with basketball goals
Three pavilions available for rent
Picnic sites with barbecue grills
Three playgrounds, including handicap accessible play structures
Restrooms
Sand volleyball court
Splash pad
Walking/jogging track
Walking Trails
Use these maps to track your distance while walking around Maryland Heights.
Sailboat Cove: 13725 Marine Ave, St. Louis Upper Creve Coeur: 13236 Streetcar Dr., Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights is home to Creve Coeur Park, one of the region's most popular parks, which is operated by St. Louis County. The park boasts a 320-acre lake as well as the picturesque "Dripping Springs" waterfall. A popular summer resort in the early 1900s, the lake is now known for its paved walking and cycling trail, playground equipment, picnic pavilions, boating opportunities, athletic fields and much more.
