Sunset Hills brings together several distinct outdoor features: large-scale art, paved trails, a river view, and facilities for disc golf and dogs. When searching for a vacation rental, the question of which feature you want to focus on may therefore be decisive. The range extends from the 13.5-acre natural resource area to the 105-acre sculpture park.

Art and Natural Areas

Laumeier Sculpture Park covers 105 acres and features more than 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures. They are set among wooded areas and trails. Art and landscape come together here: the works do not stand alone but are placed within this setting. Those interested in sculptures will find a distinct cultural focus in Sunset Hills, combined with wooded areas and trails.

The Claire Gempp-Davidson Memorial Conservation Area in the northeast of the city is on a different scale. The natural resource area covers 13.5 acres. Alongside the large sculpture park, it shows how differently Sunset Hills’ open spaces are described: here, a designated natural resource area; there, a sprawling park with outdoor art. The two sites can thus be understood in terms of their respective features, without treating them as one shared property.

The Meramec, History and Trails

Minnie Ha Ha Park is south of Highway 30 on the Meramec River. The site was home to the popular Minnie Ha Ha Beach in the 1930s. A lookout point in the park offers a view of the river. Here, a specific river view and the history of the former beach come together. The Stieren Inspirational Site is along the loop trail connected to Minnie Haha Park and is another named point along this route.

Two figures are useful for getting your bearings on the trail network: Sunset Hills has more than 9 miles of paved trails, including 3 miles along the Meramec Corridor. The 3 miles are part of the larger trail total. This lets you distinguish the overall network from the section specifically described as running along the Meramec Corridor, without inferring a walking time or length of stay.

Disc Golf and Kitun Dog Park

Sunset Hills Disc Golf Course is located on the grounds of Bander Park. Its 18 holes stretch across prairie, hills and lakes. The description covers not only the number of holes but also the different landscape features. Play is free. Since operating details may change, check them before your visit.

Kitun Dog Park covers 4 acres and is fenced; dogs can play there off leash. The area is divided into sections for large dogs, small dogs and training. If you are traveling with a dog, you can take into account during your planning that the facility has these three sections. Membership and operating conditions may change; check them before visiting.

These differences can help with trip planning: Laumeier is known for large-scale outdoor art, the trail network for paved routes with a designated section along the Meramec Corridor, and the individual parks for specific features such as river views, disc golf or areas for dogs. Start your vacation rental search by asking which of these themes you want to shape your stay. This keeps the sculpture park, trail network and individual recreational areas distinct as different options.

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