Frank Holten Park
|
Reviewed by:
Gabrielle
Rating:
|
Just within sight of the iconic Gateway Arch on the Illinois side is the 1,080-acre urban park, Frank Holten Park. This park, located at 4500 Pocket Road, is a premier recreational destination in the city of East Saint Louis, Illinois. The park features a variety of attractions, including an 18-hole golf course, fishing facilities, picnicking, sports fields, a cross-country track and baseball fields.
Frank Holten is also home to two lakes—Whispering Willow Lake and Grand Marais Lake—providing five miles of shoreline filled with largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish for baiting. Other wildlife in the area varies from vibrant plants to furry animals. Scotch pine, maple, oak, poplar, sycamore, ginkgo, tulip, red bud, sweet gum, and wild cherry trees provide a canopy of shade and scenic landscape; scurrying among the roots are species like rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, fox, groundhog, muskrat, and mink. The camping grounds and picnic areas are ideal for wildlife observation and recreational family outings. For information, call 618-874-7920.
Category: Parks and Gardens
Address: 4500 Pocket Road
Telephone: 618 874-7920
Maybe you might also be interested in:
| Jefferson National Expansion Memorial - 5.5 mi | |
|
Beneath the identifying icon of the city of Saint Louis, the Gateway Arch, is the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, a park that honors the geographical growth of the United States. The 91-acre memorial... Reviewed by: Editorial Staff |
| Tower Grove Park - 8.8 mi | |
|
Tower Grove Park is vast landscape frozen in time, exuding a quaint and beautiful Victorian essence in the middle of Saint Louis, Missouri. The 289-acre park has found its home at 4256 Magnolia Avenue for over a... Reviewed by: Editorial Staff |
| Fairground Park - 8.9 mi | |
|
Over 100 years of history are earthed and continuously growing within the Saint Louis Fairground Park. Located at Grand and Natural Bridge, the park is set upon the site of a widely popular fair in Missouri during the early 20th century that... Reviewed by: Editorial Staff |
Connect with Facebook