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Aquaport at Maryland Heights Centre
Extreme Bowl, rapids ride, five slides, lazy river, zero entry pool, kiddie pool, racer slides. Memorial Day - Labor Day. $15 adults; $10 youth; free parking.
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Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
North of I-270 and Riverview Dr., 4,300-acre conservation area at the confluence of America's great rivers - the Missouri and Mississippi. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, bird watching. Reservations required for Naturalist Lead Programs. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., daily, Apr. - Sept.; site closes at 7 p.m., Oct. - Mar. Visitors Center open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed. - Fri.; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. FREE
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Non-gasoline boats permitted on 320-acre lake. Wildlife areas located along south and west shores. Frisbee golf course, picnic shelters, archery fields and much more. FREE.
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Greensfelder Recreation Complex
Outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor ice skating rink, tennis courts, creative playground, hiking and horse trails, four fishing lakes, indoor roller hockey arena, dog museum and hayrides (Apr. - May and Sep. - Nov.).
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Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park
Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, this 1,118-acre park on the river bottomland offers a path to the confluence and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. Basic services. FREE
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A 546-acre wildlife trail area with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer.
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State parks and historic sites provide outstanding opportunities to camp, hike, picnic, swim, fish and relive Missouri history. FREE.
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Historic Route 66 crossing over the Mississippi River. One of the world's longest bicycle/pedestrian bridges.
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Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Three woodland trails on 112 acres. Nature Center features exhibits, wildlife viewing area and gift shop. Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
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Offering 1,843 acres of rugged forest with springs and streams. Trails, picnic areas and education center with exhibits and classroom. Building is handicap-accessible.
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A 419-acre park with multi-use trails located on old Route 66. Museum features Route 66 memorabilia. Gift shop. Picnic areas. Boat ramp provides access to the Meramec River. FREE.
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St. Louis City Department of Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Biking, hiking, skating, jogging trails in Forest Park and other locations. Call for information on recreational opportunities in city parks, including permits for park functions. FREE.
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St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Offering miles of multi-use trails, lake or river fishing, pools, ice rinks, gymnasiums, golf courses, archery ranges, model airplane fields, disc golf, hayrides, camping, skate park and more.
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Ice skating Nov. - Mar., plus summer activities. Skate rental. Summer sand volleyball league. Hours vary by season.
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Activities include horseback riding, climbing towers, mini-golf, trap shooting, archery, arts and crafts, lake swimming/boating, 18-hole golf course and more.
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A 125-acre park along the Meramec River with boat launching facilities, fishing, trails, picnic sites and shelters. FREE.
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