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.
This four-acre park first opened in 2006 and has long since been a favorite location for our four legged friends up until last summer when a historical amount of rainfall caused flash flooding from nearby Fee Fee Creek. After an extensive planning period, we are excited to announce that construction has begun on the restoration of Dogport!
The improved facility has a focus on mitigating future flood risk and the installation of new shade structures and concrete paths will provide greater accessibility for the entire space. The restored Dogport will have a slightly different look. Instead of the familiar pink granules that were all washed away during the flood, the City will be installing sod that can take high traffic. Also, a key fob system will be installed on the entrance, which will allow easier access for its members. This will also allow the Parks Department the ability to determine the least active times so they are able to sneak in and perform maintenance without disturbing any canines.
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: $15/hour • NR: $25/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.
