NEW PARK COMING IN 2026!

A first-of-its-kind nature park is coming to St. Charles thanks to a donation from the city’s Pundmann family.

The two-acre Pundmann Nature Park, located at Hawks Nest and Lynnbrook drives, will feature a pavilion for outdoor educational classroom space, walking paths and informational signs about the various native flowers and plants growing in it, said St. Charles Parks & Recreation Director Maralee Britton.

City planners expect that park staff, master gardener volunteers and others will host area schools and other groups that want to learn more about the area’s native plants.

The park, located in a largely residential part of the city, won’t have metal playground structures, asphalt, or manicured landscaping. Instead, Britton said it will feature “natural playscapes,” for children as park staff will utilize fallen trees or rocks as play areas for kids.

“This is going to be 100% more natural than our other parks,” Britton said. “It is going to be kept in a more natural habitat to create a space for nature in the middle of the city of St. Charles.”

SUPPORT PUNDMANN NATURE PARK

Pundmann Nature Park will combine education, adventure, community, and nature while providing a serene escape from your busy life. We are excited to invite you to be a part of this journey!

From educational stations and relaxing amenities to trees and native Missouri plantings, there are a variety of unique ways to leave your mark on this park. Your donation, no matter the size, will help create a lasting legacy that benefits the entire community. Join us in making St. Charles a Greener place while cultivating a love for nature in our children. Learn how you can help bring this park to life by clicking below to view the Pundmann Nature Park Gift Catalog.

CLICK HERE to view the Gift Catalog for Pundmann Nature Park.