Ray M. Schon Park

This is a great park for any family. It is on a nice plot of land and has a few lakes for eye candy. This park also hosts a few events each year and they are always a fun time. Anyone in the Glen ed area should consider this park when needing time outdoors or letting the kids run off some food.

I usually will stop by and make a few cast before heading home. The park is nice and quiet with people walking the trails. I have caught some nice bass and bluegill. Although it says crappie is in there I had never caught any...until Tuesday. Couldn't believe the pond had anything in there that size.

Such a good walking trail. You can stay on the circle around the pond or go deeper into the woods for a nature walk. Very pet friendly and good amount of seating for picnic or get-togethers. There is also a nearby playground for kids. Stroller friendly.

Such a beautiful place now in Glen Carbon! The walking trails are great! It’s neat to see the fish and turtles in the pond and the kids playground was awesome. The whole place, including the restrooms, was nice and clean. It was a perfect place to spend the day with the family!

Beautiful and well-maintained park with a great playground area and walking trail that connects to the Madison County Transit trail system. Of note, the park is fairly new (4-ish years at this writing) so expect very little shade as the trees are growing. I have two recommendations for the park managers. 1. More trash cans are needed along the walking trail. There are dog waste stations at two ends and these are equipped with bag dispensers which is an awesome way to get dog owners to pick up after their pets. However, as was my experience, you might be carrying that bag of waste the entire length of the trail looking for a trash can. I did. A lot of folks might find that a deterrent. 2. There are 8-10 nice benches thoughtfully spaced along the length of the trail, but oddly they are right up at the edge of the concrete path where in many cases there is a small shade tree just 10 feet off the path. Some benches in shade would be a terrific alternative or addition.

We love coming to this park. Right off the bike trail and our daughter loves the playground. Nice and clean restrooms next to the playground and plenty of seating. Can't wait to see the full expansion once it gets started.

Super nice park. Spacious, nice pond for fishing, and the walking path is perfect. Love taking the dogs here. Plenty of parking and play space for kids.

Love these trails. Well kept, beautiful scenery, smooth walking surface!! Super fun park, no shade but still excellent and close to the parking lot!! They added lots of picnic tables which is fabulous! (3/2023)

Great location! Clean park with a nice pond filled with fish and geese are often nearby. Lush green grass and the trails are well maintained. I go here twice a week.

Could use handicap accessible benches. I had to sit on the bench next to the trail and the parking lot meets not a very pretty view. I wanted to see the like better. The other bench somebody left their big dog do something right there so it was unusable.

very awesome park, to have a nice family picnic

It was great took the family here and another park today and we all had a blast. Great place to go to spend literally the whole day and not be bored. Loved it.

Its beautiful and it is quiet. We enjoyed watching the geese take flight from the pond. Great for walking your pet and a nice play area for children.

A large lovely place, the trails are beautiful with a variety of plants and tree. Several sheltered benches along the trail which is paved. Very relaxing.

Has connection to the entire walk/bike paths system which Madison County is known. The park has many open spaces, pavilions, scenic forest walk, and a pleasant pond.

Nice park. I visited for a goat yoga event. Very enjoyable

Decided to go for a walk 🚶‍♂, starting at Schon Park. Great trail, mostly shaded.

Much fun walking and playing with the kiddos .. beautiful lake with fish

Nice big Wooden Park little splash pad in the summer walk paths nice little place

Beautiful park with a playground, pond, paved walking path, benches and restrooms. A nice bonus is the nature trail that connects the park to the nature trail & bike trail