Watson Trail Park, Sunset Hills

Location: 12450 West Watson Rd, Sunset Hills, MO 63127

Amenities: 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, disc golf, basketball court, sand volleyball, picnic shelter, swimming pool, trails

Website: https://www.sunset-hills.com/453/Watson-Trail-Park

Playground ground cover: Poured rubber, astroturf, and wood chips

Watson Trail Park has 2 great playgrounds. The main "upper" one by the parking lot was redone in 2021. It's huge with something for everyone. It's close to the parking lot and has several covered pavilions and restrooms. 

The play structures are tall with tons of slides, climbers, a bridge, stepping stones, bars, and poles. 

There is a misting pole in the center that will feel good on a hot day.

Boulder and web climber

Modified merry-go-round

There are 2 sling swings, 2 adaptive swings, and an expression-type swing for 2 people.

A liberty swing! There are only a few of these in town. The other 2 are at 

Campbell-Chapman Sports Complex in Sullivan and Union City Park in Union. 

You can find drums and several xylophones over by the astroturf area.

This smaller structure is perfect for toddlers with a little slide, climber, tunnel, drums, and manipulatives.

Stand up spinner

There is a second "lower" playground which you reach by taking the trail down through the woods, around the lake. This playground was replaced in late 2016, it is shaded and has an incredible zip line you can stand or sit on. Across the trail from the playground is a fire pit and benches arranged around it.

There is a drinking fountain down here but no restrooms. They are up the hill in the pavilion at the main playground. 

 The playground has a natural theme of rocks and logs made into a balance beam and stepping stones. 

 There are several picnic tables and a rope climber

My daughter was obsessed with the zip line! 

 The main play structure has a slide, a pole, a speaker, and a log tunnel. 

 This wood climbing structure is different, I've never seen it before. 

Amazing park! Def one of the best in St. Louis