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Multi-Use Trail

Several miles of natural trail within Broemmelsiek Park is open of hiking, biking, and equestrian use.  More than four miles of trail (crossing wooded hillsides, open pasture, and scenic views) are currently open to the public.  Additional trail will be added with future development.  Users are asked to follow the posted trail regulations regarding use and upkeep.  Occasionally, due to inclement weather, the Parks Department is forced to close its natural-surface trails to bicyclists and horses in order to protect them from damage.  To learn the status before you visit the parks, please call 636.949.7475. 

Trail Rules/Etiquette
  • Respect the trails – Please dispose of waste and litter to protect trail environment.
  • Share the trail. Broemmelsiek Park trails are open to hiking, biking, and equestrian use.
  • Please remain on existing trails and do not create your own paths.
  • Move to the right to allow faster trail users to pass.
  • When passing other trial users, provide adequate warning and reduce speed.
  • Do not use trails during rain or when paths are wet and muddy.
  • Dogs must remain on-leash at all times within the park (except when inside the Off-Leash Dog Area).
Fishing Lakes

Throughout the park are designated fishing lakes that are stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish.  In addition to the five-acre lake that is now open along the Wilson Road portion of the park will be the 13-acre Betty's Lake that opens in future development.  Fishing within the park is governed by the rules and regulations of the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Off-Leash Dog Area

The 2.5-acre Off-Leash Dog Area at Broemmelsiek Park features a covered shelter, a grove of shade trees, and a small pond for water entertainment.  Owners and pets must comply with all posted rules when using the park.  Occasionally, due to inclement weather, the Parks Department is forced to close its dog parks in order to protect them from damage. To learn the status before you visit the parks, please call 636.949.7475.
 
Dog Park Rules/Etiquette 
  • Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and for any injuries or damage they may cause.
  • Keep your dog on-leash while entering and exiting the dog park.  Dogs must remain on-leash while outside the dog park facility.
  • Limit three dogs per person within the Off-Leash Dog Area.
  • No children under the age of 8 are allowed inside the Off-Leash Dog Area.
  • Owners and guests may not bring food, treats, or glass inside the dog park.
  • Never leave your dog unattended.
  • Dogs must be licensed and immunized before entering the dog park.
  • Please clean up after your dog.  Doggie bags are provided within the park.
  • Aggressive dogs are not permitted.
  • Female dogs in heat and puppies under four months of age are not allowed inside the park.
  • Additional rules are posted at the Off-Leash Dog Area.

 

Astronomy Viewing Area

With its remote setting and limited light pollution, Broemmelsiek Park offers a wonderful opportunity to view the night skies.  The park's astronomy viewing site offers ten concrete viewing stations equipped with electrical service to accommodate the latest telescopes.  The site is open on a first-come, first-served basis and serves as the primary location for the Department's monthly "Stars of St. Charles" viewing sessions.  For information on the next star-gazing event, please call 636.949.7535 or check out the Activities section of this site. 

Farm-Implement/Agricultural History Area

To be constructed in Phase Two, the Agricultural Heritage Interpretive Center will be focused around the existing log cabin home that was built by German immigrant farmers in the 1860s.  Highlights of this hands-on area will include:  buildings, furnishings and displays appropriate to the period; an educational/interpretive area to display farm implements; a display of native crops consistent with farming in the region; and a corn maze.

 
 
Bettie YahnKramer
 
Bettie Yahn-Kramer
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201 N. Second St.
St. Charles, MO 63301
 
Ph: 636.949.7535
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