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Experience spectacular views in the evening sky in St. Charles County Parks If you love scenic walks in the park, then you’ll love St. Charles County Parks fall and winter Moonrise at Sunset Hikes. Join Park Ranger Steve Tiemann on a guided walk to enjoy the sunset and full moon rise above the horizon at different County parks during these free events: • 7 – 8 p.m., Sept. 1: Quail Ridge Park, 560 Interstate Drive, Wentzville • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Sept. 30: Broemmelsiek Park, 1795 Highway DD, Defiance • 6 – 7 p.m., Oct. 30: Klondike Park, 4600 Highway 94 South, Augusta • 4 – 5 p.m., Nov. 29: Veterans Tribute Park, 1031 Kisker Rd., Weldon Spring
Participants should wear comfortable hiking shoes. The two-mile walks are at a leisurely pace on paved trails at Quail Ridge and Veterans Tribute Park, and on natural trails at Broemmelsiek Park and Klondike Park. Along the way, the group will look for wildlife and identify the sounds in the parks during each season. Participants should meet Ranger Tiemann at the program sign posted in the park before the start of each hike. The Moonrise at Sunset Hikes will be held rain or shine, and all ages are welcome to
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participate. Pre-registration is required. To reserve your spot, visit stccparks.org or call the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535.
Dardenne Prairie adopts All-inclusive day of fun planned for ladies 12 and ordinance to use golf carts up at Broemmelsiek Park on city streets The city of Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen has adopted an ordinance that allows the use of golf carts on city streets where the speed limit is 25 mph or less. Drivers must be ages 16 and up and have a valid driver’s license. Drivers may not exceed 20 mph. “When used responsibly, golf carts help neighbors connect and foster a sense of community,” said Mayor David C. Zucker. “The passage of this ordinance will allow our residents to do that in a safe manner.” Golf carts must have proper head and tail lights when being used between dusk and dawn. The ordinance also requires that carts have a bicycle safety flag that is at least seven feet from the ground. Golf carts are not allowed on sidewalks or park trails. Golf carts should not be used to transport more passengers than the cart is designed to carry. Operating a cart under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance is prohibited. Golf cart operators are subject to ticketing. The new regulations are similar to those already in place in several neighboring communities, including Lake Saint Louis, St. Peters and Cottleville. Note that all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles are not authorized for use on city streets.
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Calling all ladies ages 12 and older! The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an exclusive “girls day out” event that you won’t want to miss! “Ladies in the Park” is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 13, at Broemmelsiek Park at 1795 Highway DD in Defiance. Led by Ranger Abigail Chambers and Ranger Ashley Maue, this first-time event in the park is packed with a variety of outdoor activities, including: • archery • stand-up paddleboarding on the 13-acre lake • hiking along the 11 miles of natural and
paved trails • Dutch-oven cooking over a campfire • nature journaling In between all the action, participants will gather at Shelter #7 in the park to take a break for brunch. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks. This girls-only event is perfect for mothers and daughters, sisters, friends, individuals, Girl Scouts and other organizations. The cost is $15 per person. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To make a reservation, call the Parks Department at 636949-7535 or visit https://bit.ly/LadiesInThePark. SEPTEMBER 2020 | CROSSROADS | 5
