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Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
636-458-3813

	At a glance... 800 Guy Park Drive Wildwood, MO 63005	636-458-3813
	Acreage: 2,441 Year Acquired: 1937 Activities: camping, picnicking, bicycling - equestrian - hiking trails

A massive stone gateway greets visitors to Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, framing the broad avenue that leads up the hill to the large bronze statue of Dr. Edmund A. Babler, the park's namesake. Jacob L. Babler's love of nature and his desire to commemorate his brother, a prominent St. Louis surgeon, came together to create this unique gift to the people of Missouri.

Here, memories are created -- afternoons of softball or volleyball or cooking on an open grill. Thirteen miles of hiking trails ensure a variety of rewarding outdoor experiences. A visitor center with exhibits illustrates the wonders of the park's natural communities; classrooms and an auditorium are available for special programs.

The park also provides experiences for those with special needs at the Jacob L. Babler Outdoor Education Center, a barrier-free resident camp with swimming pool, cabins and recreation and dining halls.

You can have it both ways at Babler State Park -- spend a peaceful night camping under the stars, and still be only minutes from downtown St. Louis.

 Babler State Park newsletter -- Summer 2008 issue

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