O’Day Park

Located in the heart of St. Charles County where suburban development fades to rural countryside sits O’Day Park, the City of O’Fallon’s newest destination. The park reflects the Client’s desire to celebrate the site’s natural character, enhance habitat, and create a multitude of user experiences. A total of 57-acres, O’Day Park is home to the area’s first adventure playground, brand new conference center, outdoor amphitheater, and miles of paved and natural paths.

SWT Design served as the prime consultant for the 2013 Park Master Plan as well as the Design and Implementation phases, leading a consultant design team of Architecture, Civil Engineering, MEP, Structural Engineering, and Water Feature design specialists. SWT Design led the design process, including master planning, site layout, circulation, and site design from concept development through construction.

Residing in the southwest portion of the park is one of the St. Louis region’s most unique and experiential adventure playgrounds. Accessible paths wind through the playground offering users of all abilities the opportunity to engage in the numerous play features. The playground’s water play feature follows the topography around the land bridge and cascades over stone steppers of native Missouri Limestone. Water from the feature is captured and recirculated into a below ground holding tank where it is treated and reused for site irrigation.

2020 Merit Award
St. Louis Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects

2021 Merit Award
Central States American Society of Landscape Architects