Ten state parks are located in the greater St. Louis Region including Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Hawn State Park, and Washington State Park.

Babler State Park has camping, hiking, biking, horse rentals and  is located near Wildwood.  Hawn State Park is located in Ste. Genevieve. It has camping and picnic areas.. Washington State Park is located in De Soto with camping, hiking and a pool. Canoes can be rented too. Parks are open year round.  
Missouri State Parks: by Bill Bailey