Picnics in Willmore Park

Willmore Park is a beautiful spot for a picnic. The park in the southwest portion of the city is peaceful, isolated and quiet. The two large lakes provide quiet areas for fishing, the big playground gives children a place to run and climb, the tennis courts and ballfields provide spots for exercise and the trails are great for all ages.

The five picnic grounds are great spots for large gatherings ...family reunions, barbecues, parties and church and company picnics. All picnic areas accommodate large groups of people...about 250 can fit under each of the shelters.

The rental fee guarantees your group the picnic ground from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Signs at each picnic site will have your group's name on it. All sites have electricity. Live music is prohibited. The Parks Division suggests each group make a trip to the park to view the sites in person before calling for rental information. A sign at each site gives the numer of the picnic ground.

Picnic sites are close to the road that runs through the park. The first two, #1 and #1A are near the Hampton Avenue entrance and they follow down through the park to the playground area.

Picnic reservations can be made a year from the date being requested.

For information and reservations, call the Parks Division at 314 289-5330 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Reservations cannot be checked or made on-line.

View a map of the picnic sites in Willmore Park

Picnic Ground #1 $45 weekdays $65 weekends 6 picnic tables Pavilion 1 BBQ pit Standing capacity: 250 Restroom: yes Electricity: yes	Picnic Ground #1A $45 weekdays $65 weekends 6 picnic tables Pavilion 1 BBQ pit Standing capacity: 250 Restroom: nearby Electricity: yes	Picnic Ground #2 $45 weekdays $65 weekends Pavilion 6 picnic tables 1 BBQ pit Standing capacity: 250 Restroom: nearby Electricity: yes
Picnic Ground #3 $45 weekdays $65 weekends 6 picnic tables Pavilion 1 BBQ pit Standing capacity: 250 Restroom: nearby Electricity: yes	Picnic Ground #4 $45 weekdays $65 weekends 6 picnic tables Pavilion 1 BBQ pit Standing capacity: 250 Restroom: yes Electricity: yes	Picnic grounds are also fun places for lunch