Serene lakeside walking trail in winter with open water and winter waterfowlFree
Outdoors

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park: Flat Paved Lakeside Stroller Trail & Bird Watching

Visit on your scheduleDaily 8:00 AM to 30 minutes past official sunset (approx 8:00 AM–5:30 PM in winter)

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park13725 Marine Ave, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 · 17.1 mi approx. from St. LouisDirections

All ages; ideal for strollers, trikes, and family walks around the lake

FreeFree open park access and free vehicle parking throughout

About this adventure

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park in Maryland Heights surrounds a massive 320-acre natural oxbow lake, serving as St. Louis County's largest and most popular park. In winter, the park offers crisp, open lakeside scenery where families can enjoy healthy outdoor exercise on wide, smooth paved trails shielded from vehicle traffic. The 3.7-mile Lakeview Loop is completely flat and paved with smooth asphalt, making it one of the region's best stroller-friendly winter walking paths. Little ones can bring binoculars to look for wintering bald eagles, great blue herons, Canada geese, and migrating canvasback ducks resting on the open water. Several heated park restrooms remain open year-round with diaper changing stations, and modern lakeside playgrounds provide climbing fun when the sun warms up the afternoon.

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