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Parks & Blooms

Discover the beauty of St. Louis Metro natural areas

About

My adventures began in Spring 2020 while many activities were canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I started visiting various parks and gardens to get some exercise and lift my spirits. I like taking pictures of flowers and other scenic views, and I began sharing some of them on Facebook. Many of my friends expressed enjoyment of my photos and encouraged me to keep posting them.

Since I live in Missouri, this website focuses mostly on parks in St. Louis and surrounding counties. I have included all parks that contain something of interest, such as a garden, walking trail and/or lake. There are many more parks than I have listed, especially if you're looking for a playground or sports fields. I have included links to each town's parks & recreation department if I could find that information, so you can get a complete listing of each area's parks.

All photos on this site were taken by me (except the ones on this page where I am pictured). My hope is that people viewing the photos will find a little uplift, and my lists of locations will be useful for those who are looking for somewhere to go and enjoy nature.

If you have any feedback or questions, send me an e-mail.

woman surrounded by field of sunflowers

Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (St. Louis, MO)

woman standing under willow tree

Mercy Park (Joplin, MO)

Missouri Botanical Garden (St. Louis, MO)