A statue of John William "Blind" Boone sits in the park named in his honor. Blind Boone was a brilliant musician who grew up in Warrensburg. This restored park features a scent garden, wind harp, gazebo and reflexology path. Ideal for family outings or quiet contemplation.

This park, with its panoramic view of Hannibal and the Mississippi River, is reached by 244 stairs which begin at the north end of Main Street. At the bottom stands the bronze statue, sculpted in 1925, of Twain’s most memorable and mischievous characters, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn walking along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.

Faust County Park is located on a tract of land that once belonged to the second governor of Missouri, Frederick Bates. In 1818, he built a home on the property and named his estate Thornhill; that home still stands and is one of the park's many prominent features.

Other features are the Faust Historic Village, which includes 16 structures and four homes showcasing building and architectural styles circa 1840-1888; the St. Louis Carousel, which was created in the 1920s and moved to a climate-controlled building in Faust Park in 1987; the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, where more than 1,000 butterflies fly freely in a glass conservatory; a large playground area; and the Governor Bates walking trail.

To contact the Butterfly house please call 636-530-0076.

This park in downtown Columbia is bordered by the Flat Branch Creek and features a gazebo, benches and tables, sidewalks, landscaping, historic markers and green space. The south end of the park features a sprayground, suspension bridge, playground, seating areas, and public art. The park serves as the trailhead to the MKT trail.

One of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,371 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City.

The park is home to the St. Louis Art Museum; the Science Center; the world renowned St. Louis Zoo; the Jewel Box greenhouse; the History Museum; The Muny outdoor theatre; nearly eight miles of biking, jogging and skating paths; a skating rink; a golf course; and lakes.

In 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (the World’s Fairs) was held in Forest Park; it drew more than 19 million visitors from around the world.

Fort Zumwalt Park has two historic sites, native woodland scenery and fishing in Lake Whetsel. The Darius Head Home, built circa 1884, is open for tours during special events and by appointment. A large limestone chimney and an interpretive sign mark the site of Zumwalt's Fort, a War of 1812 settler fort. A replica of the original fort is under construction with completion scheduled for 2012. The park contains a one-mile walking/jogging path and a large playground under shady trees. Fort Zumwalt Park is home to the annual Celebration of Lights drive-through holiday light display beginning the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 30.

The five major areas within the park's boundaries include: A 250-seat amphitheater with an 18-foot by 30-foot stage, wired for sound and light equipment; a re-creation of the original spring used by our founders; an upland woods area depicting the natural hardwood forest which once existed on the site, including a 10-foot by 120-foot historical mural covering the first 100 years of Springfield's citizens, buildings and local historical events; a historical timeline that describes the growth of Springfield during the first 100 years and how national and international events played a part in the city's development; and an area for native prairie grasses which existed on the nearby Kickapoo Prairie. The park is lit by a combination of area lighting and Victorian-style pedestrian fixtures. An ornamental seven-foot high steel picket fence provides security for the park.

Hidden Waters Nature Park is the home to the Callaway Cabin and beautiful nature trails located at the beginning of the Niangua River in the heart of Marshfield. The park has four full-time and numerous sporadic wet weather springs. A trail through the park leads past ponds, waterfalls, bridges over the stream and woodland gardens. Many of the native plants have been reintroduced in the park. An addition to the park is a meadow with adjacent limestone hills and stream. The park allows a true glimpse into the past including the Callaway Cabin which was built in 1853 and is one of the few surviving structures after the devastating 1880 tornado. This five plus acre nature park offers many educational opportunities.

An urban meadow vast enough to find places for solitude and places to socialize. Described as a "grand civic gesture", Jordan Valley Park is designed to mix open space and buildings, water and meadows, playgrounds and plazas.

The park includes fishing on Springfield Lake, hiking, bird watching, canoe and kayak rentals, boathouse community room rental, and pavilions and playgrounds.

The park offers trout fishing on the Roubidoux River (Missouri fishing license required); an underwater cave that's open for scuba diving (clearance from the sheriff’s department required); picnic tables; restrooms; and a walking trail. The Trail of Tears crossed the Roubidoux River here. Park may be closed during flooding.

This park is home to the Historic Sitze Log Homestead and ES Lett Memorial Bridge; there's also a picnic area and a playground. Take a stroll through Marquand's park or sit to enjoy the peace and quiet.

Two of America’s clearest and most beautiful spring-fed rivers, the Jacks Fork and the Current, make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. This is America’s first congressionally designated national park for the preservation of a wild river system.

These rivers flow through pristine Ozark countryside, along towering bluffs and beside open pasturelands. Camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing, exploring and just plain relaxing are the name of the game here. The park is famous as an area of exceptional caves and springs; more than 300 of each are known in this 80,000-acre park.

Park features: grills; picnic area; playground; restrooms; shelters; trails; a track; basketball; horseshoes; swimming; lighted tennis courts; baseball field; wading pool; rose garden; child and adolescent play equipment; open play area; physical fitness course; open shelters; and a 7/10 mile walking and fitness trail.

Hands-on year-round farm park.

This 28-acre park includes: three-mile trail connect to Springfield Conservation Nature Center; grills; lake, pond, water feature; picnic area; playground; restrooms; shelters.

Tryst Falls is a scenic waterfall, one of the only natural waterfalls in the area. This natural park includes a playground, shelter houses and picnic tables. Shelter facilities available for rental.