Dames Park - O'Fallon, MO
Dames Park – A Spacious, Scenic Park in O’Fallon, MO
Located at 387 Dames Park Dr, Dames Park is a large recreational area in O’Fallon, Missouri, attracting dog owners, families, and sports enthusiasts alike. This pet-friendly park offers expansive green spaces, athletic fields, playgrounds, shade pavilions, and a 1-mile asphalt walking and biking path, ideal for a leisurely stroll with your dog. While the main trail is open and sunny, there’s also a smaller, shaded path near the playground for those hot Missouri afternoons. The natural setting is enhanced by nearby forests, giving visitors the chance to spot local wildlife and enjoy pet-friendly hiking experiences.
The park features unique playground equipment (including the famous monkey bars and a log roller) for kids, scenic views, and plentiful shade pavilions perfect for gatherings or a picnic lunch. With plenty of land, it’s become a popular spot for temporary sporting events and community gatherings. While Dames Park is a fantastic destination for active outings, please note some areas near wooded drop-offs may not be ideal for very young children or unsupervised dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, there are shade pavilions and some wooded areas providing relief from the sun.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are seating areas, including shade pavilions.
- Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? Yes, the park features playgrounds with unique equipment and is popular with families.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, there is a 1-mile asphalt path for walking or biking, and a smaller, scenic path near the playground.
- Is parking available? Parking is available near the park.
Reviews
Nice park but no electricity so no outdoor fans on a hot day like this
Awesome and huge park! Was out there for a temporary setup disc golf tournament for my daughter. Was a prime location for it, hopefully could be a permanent location for another disc golf course…. great area for it with tons of land!
When talking about which playground to go to with my kids we don’t usually use the official name, we clarify like “the one with the big slide” or “the one with the spinning spider web”.
This one is ” the one with a lot of monkey bars”. It also has a log roller which is pretty unique. I love that it’s surrounded by the forest and we saw a huge hawk last time we were there.
If I had to say anything negative it would be in this wood surrounding next to the park there is an open area that goes towards a pretty steep drop off into a small river. For elementary size kids that’s fine, but with a rascally toddler it was not ideal.
It looks like a good park for sports and playgrounds. There is a 1-mile asphalt walking and biking path, which just goes around the fields, and is all in the open sun. With the sun reflecting off the pavement, it’s pretty hot on a warm day.
There is a smaller path near the playground that has better scenery and some shade, but it’s not very long. There are shade pavilions for gatherings, or just to eat lunch.
Nice park with athletic fields and pavilions. I supplied a photo booth from my company Top Flyte Party Rentals for an awards banquet