Eads Square Park, The Gate Neighborhood, St. Louis City

Location:  2700 Eads Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104

Website: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm?parkID=35&parkName=Eads%20Square%20Park&amenitySubTypeID=54#amenity278

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

The park has a small entrance off St. Vincent and another one at Eads and California.

There is a walking path around the perimeter and a playground that is in excellent shape.
There are 2 shaded areas that were once streets (Eads and Ohio) and are now part of the park.
The park is  a multi-purpose field.

 The playground just has this one play structure but it's newer and nice. There are 2 slides, a rock wall, and lots of bars and poles. There are no restrooms but it's right behind a Dollar Store and they have public restrooms.

Spring-Valley Park, Ferguson

Location: 7486 Halpin Dr, Ferguson, MO 63135

Website: https://www.fergusoncity.com/622/Spring-Valley-Park

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

This is a small pocket park in Ferguson.  The website says there are ball fields here but I didn't see any. It really needs more wood chips and there are no restrooms so just keep that in mind. It does however have a merry-go-round! You don't see those much anymore! Since it's a small playground it's probably best for the younger set.

They have one sling swing and one baby swing

The play structure has several slides and some bars and poles. 

St. Charles Soccer Complex, St. Charles

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Location: 3801 Mueller Rd, St. Charles, MO 63301

Website: http://www.stcharlesparks.com/park/st-charles-soccer-complex-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

• 60 Acres
• 16 Soccer Fields
• 2 Concession Stands
• Playground Area
• Paved Hike/Bike Trail
• Restrooms are open April 1 - November 14.

The playground is right in front by the parking lot and the restroom/concession building. They have 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings, 2 bouncy horses, a dome climber, and a big play structure. 

 The play structure has several slides, a bridge, and lots of bars and poles.

Hoelzel Memorial Park, Normandy

Location: 5501 Bermuda, Normandy, MO 63121

Website: http://www.cityofnormandy.gov/index.aspx?NID=496

Playground Ground Cover: Grass and poured rubber

The Robert Hoelzel Memorial Park is the cities largest park. It features baseball and softball fields, two picnic pavilions, and the playground. 

 Restrooms

They have these sling swings and a teeter totter down in the grass away from the playground.

 The playground is brand new as of 2017.  It's a small structure and includes 2 slides, bubble window,  rock wall, and stepping stones.

Large pavilion

 The Red Schoendienst Field is well used. This park was very well kept and is a popular park for Normandy residents. This is the only Normandy park that has a playground.

St. Vincent Park, Pagedale

Location: 7335 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63133

Website: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/places/st-vincent-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

In June of 1978 St. Louis County purchased farmland from the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul, which is now St. Vincent Park. This park has a fitness trail designed to be accessible to people of all abilities, athletic fields, trails, picnic sites and shelter, a playground and tennis courts.

The Community Center was opened in June 1989 as a result of 1986 voter approved Bond Issue monies. There are supervised recreational programs, civic group meetings, and organized basketball and day camps at the facility. The center has an open gym, community room, and fitness room.

The Water Park was opened in August 1994 and is open to all residents of the Metro St. Louis area. This unique facility offers a water playground for kids of all ages with an open water slide, a larger water play structure, a zero-entry area, and two 25-yard lap swimming lanes. The water park can also be used for aquatic exercise, and swimming lessons and is available to rent.

Admission Fees:
$3 per person (5-12)
$4 per person (13-64)
$3 per person (65+)
Ages 4 years old and younger are free with a paying adult patron age 18 and over. Limit two free children per paid adult in swim attire.

The water park wasn't open when I visited the playground, but here are some pics from their website:

Open to all residents of the St. Louis area, this facility offers a water playground for kids of all ages, with an open water slide, a large water play structure, zero entry, and two 25-yard lap swimming lanes. In addition to general public use, the water park is also designed for aquatic exercise, swim lessons for all ages, and rentals.

 The playground has 2 play structures, one for littles and one for bigger kids.

 Restroom building

 The small one has a slide, a ramp, bars and poles, a tunnel a steering wheel, an abacus, and maze boards.

 The large one has all the same features plus a rock wall. 

The park is huge, very clean, and well cared for.

Robert-Superior Park, Ferguson

Location: 635 Robert Ave, Ferguson MO 63135

Website: https://www.fergusoncity.com/621/Robert-Superior-Park

Playground Ground Cover: Grass

They need to replace the mulch in this park, it's long gone. There aren't any bathrooms either or much parking.

There is this covered pavilion but no tables or chairs

There are 2 bouncy horses and one play structure

They have 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings

The play structure has several slides, a zip line, and bars and poles.