St. Clair County Parks and Recreation

09/15/2026

⚠️ Heading to Foley Park today? Please be aware of limited parking beginning around 4 p.m. and restricted access to the back of the park and disc golf course after 5 p.m. due to this evening’s cross country meet.

Thanks for your understanding, and good luck to all the runners! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

07/02/2026

Improvements are underway at Engelmann Farm!

Construction begins today on our new 1-mile paved trail extension. Once completed, visitors will be able to enjoy nearly 2.5 miles of paved trails starting right from the park entrance, with a direct connection to the MetroBikeLink Trail system.

This project is made possible through the partnership and funding of St. Clair County and a trail grant from the Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)

Stay tuned for construction updates.

06/19/2026

🥏 The Course Is Taking Shape! 🥏

Yesterday, we installed the first nine permanent Titan Pro 35 baskets on the new disc golf course at Foley Park!

Over the past week, we've also been clearing high-growth vegetation in out-of-bounds areas, allowing our crew to get in and make final fairway adjustments as the course continues to come together.

With beautiful weather expected for the start of this weekend, it's a great time to get outside and see the progress for yourself.

Whether you're a seasoned disc golfer or simply curious about the new course, we invite you to stop by, walk the layout, and check out the newest addition to Foley Park.

06/11/2026

We would like to thank the O'Fallon Illinois YMCA and BJC HealthCare for organizing the Step Up for Diabetes Walk at Engelmann Farm yesterday, and to everyone who came out and participated in the event.

A special thank you to the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce for featuring Engelmann Farm as part of their June Healthy Trail Challenge, helping promote healthy lifestyles and outdoor recreation throughout our community.

We're also excited to share that work will begin this summer on a new trail extension at Engelmann Farm with assistance from the Metro East Park and Recreation District Parks & Trail Grant Program. Once completed the park will offer nearly 2.5 miles of paved walking trails.

05/20/2026

Big thanks to the S**g and Erb reps for using Foley Park as a host site Tuesday morning for a demo of the S**g RC Extreme Slope Mower — also known as the “S**g Tree Frog.”

Even with all the rain from Monday, the machine performed extremely well and handled the conditions with ease. It was a great opportunity to see firsthand how this type of equipment could improve safety and efficiency on steep slopes and hard-to-reach areas.

We appreciate S**g and Erb taking the time to demonstrate the technology, answer questions, and allow several different operators the opportunity to test it out throughout the morning.

Check out the video in the comments!

05/13/2026

🌼 Foley Park’s 1/4-acre pollinator plot is just over 6 months in and starting to come to life with new color and activity.

The project began with the help of Gage Lang and volunteers using a mixture of native seed and plugs as part of his Conservation Service Award project. Since then, our crew has continued clearing unwanted growth, identifying native species, and recently adding several new native plants to help the plot continue to develop.

New additions include butterfly milkweed, whorled milkweed, wild ageratum (mistflower), Virginia bluebells, asters, and other native pollinator species that provide important habitat and food sources for butterflies, bees, and other wildlife. 🐝🦋

The plot will take time to fully establish, but we’re excited to see more native plants, pollinators, and color becoming part of the landscape at Foley Park.

05/05/2026

Thank you, Chairman Kern, and our committee for your continued support. We appreciate your commitment to growing and improving our park system.

05/01/2026

That's awesome!

Thanks Kenny Wallace (Official Page) and Kenny Wallace for all of your help! We are speeding towards our inaugural race on August 1st. St. Clair County racing is back at Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park! 🏁

04/25/2026

Wrapping Up This Weeks Park Series!

Closing out our park series this week is a property that expands opportunities and promises to bring great joy to County residents and beyond— Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park. Located at 200 South Belt East, this active community destination has seen a number of recent improvements while continuing to host weekly events and activities.

Fairgrounds Park is currently preparing for the return of the St. Clair County Fair this summer, bringing families, friends, and surrounding communities together for a great local tradition.

Fair St. Clair is scheduled for July 30, July 31, and August 1, with the goal of dirt track racing returning that weekend. Stay tuned!

As improvements continue throughout St. Clair County, we’re excited to see the positive impact these projects will bring to our residents and the region.

Follow for future updates!

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04/24/2026

As Our Week Long Park Series Continues!

From our oldest park to our newest, today we’re featuring the property known as Freedom Farm. Located just outside of Freeburg, St. Clair County acquired the property in September 2025 as part of our continued commitment to preserving open space and expanding future recreational opportunities.

Currently closed to the public, Freedom Farm has already seen significant progress. Since acquisition, our staff has worked diligently clearing brush, removing understory growth, and taking down dilapidated and run-down structures to help restore and improve the property.

This summer, we will begin developing a long-term maintenance plan while continuing to shape the vision for what will become a great future park for the surrounding communities. 🌍