Whitecliff Park

Nice little walking trail around the quarry!

Crestwood has really done a fabulous job with this little park. It’s not really little actually, it’s almost 100 acres. They have everything here, too, and you don’t even have to be a Crestwood resident to take advantage of all they have to offer. There are amazing hiking trails that are mostly shaded, have quarry views, walk by little log cabins and somehow are not that buggy. I have no idea how that is possible with the proximity to Gravois Creek, but I’ll take it. They aren’t super long, but if you are craving a longer walk or run, you can walk the .2 miles up the road to Grant’s Trail and really get a good long walk.
There is also a really nice pool. It is cheaper for Crestwood residents, but you don’t have to be one to get in. They have a lazy river and fun play pools for little kids. They even have swim lanes for those looking to get a workout in. This is something that has been long forgotten by many of the new municipal pool complexes. Best thing, this pool is clean and they don’t let you bring food in to the pool area. I love this. As a former lifeguard I know exactly how buggy these pools can get when someone leaves their soft pretzel out to be lunch for the hoards of ants crawling all over the park.
Also, the rec complex is pretty decent as well. You can rent out the gym for party space, you can work out in their small work out room, and you can become a member of this place even if you are not a Crestwood resident. The people that work here are all incredibly nice and the park is very well groomed. There are playgrounds and ball fields and just tons and tons of things to do.
Crestwood did very well with the revitalization of this little park.