St. Louis ponds were created by the construction of I-5, these ponds were dug out for gravel needed for the freeway nearby. They began to fill in with water, and over time became this neat park that has half a dozen different kinds of fish to try to catch, One of which is stocked yearly with rainbow trout. (pond #3) It is managed by ODFW. There are many wheelchair accessable fishing platforms, and other areas to get close to the water. This park is open dawn to dusk, but the gate to the main park is closed from Oct. 1st. to March 1st. However you are permited to park along the road and easily walk in.It is not a long walk at all.( Not wheel chair accessable durning these months.)
The best way to begin to trek twards this hide is to park, or walk to the dog training area ( bring your own dingo ) Then cut her off the leash, and let her freak flag fly! Watch your step on the way to this one, it is a bit marshy at times. But it is not as bad as Peter hitting you in the nose with a football.