Saturday, August 12, 2017

Webster Groves Aquatic Center at Memorial Park, Webster Groves





Location: 33 E. Glendale Rd, Webster Groves MO 63119

Website: http://www.webstergroves.org/188/Aquatic-Center

Amenities:
  • Four pools, including a toddler pool, leisure pool, competitive (lap) pool, and spray park playground.
  • Full service concession area.
  • Bath house with family changing rooms

Normally you can't get in to this pool otherwise unless you're a resident or a guest of a resident, or attend tot time or a special event that is open to the public. I went to such an event last night, it was called end of summer pool party. Entry fee was $5 per person and they had games and contests running all night.

Tot Time is from May 31 - August 5 and runs everyday Monday - Friday; 10 - 11:30 a.m. Non-Residents pay $6 per child and adults are free.

This is a map of Memorial park, the have ballfields, a skate park, pool, ice rink, playground, tennis courts, and more. It's a great park!



This splash pad is so cool! The pelican's mouth opens and drops water and the dragons are moveable. This is a zero depth play area with sprays, sprinklers, water table, and dousing attractions.


 Tetherball pole on the left






The kiddie pool has zero entry and a fun play structure complete with water slide, teeter totter, baby bungee jump, tunnel, water gun, and sprays.











 The competitive pool has diving boards, lap lanes, and 2 things you can climb one. One is a crab and one is a clown fish. My kids had a blast climbing on these and playing imaginary games involving acid and sharks. This is an 8-lane, 25-yard pool and dive tank with two one-meter diving boards. This pool is available to both lap and leisure swimmers. The Webster Waves Swim and Dive Team hosts local competitions during the summer months which will effect the normal closing times.





The Leisure pool is designed for all age groups, and has easy access into the water. The pool features an enclosed water slide, an otter slide, lazy river, and bubbles. Maximum depth of the Leisure Pool is 3.5 feet.








Saturday, July 22, 2017

Fillmore Park, Kirkwood



Location: 410 S. Fillmore Ave, Kirkwood MO 63122

Website: https://www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/22/444

Playground Ground Cover: Astroturf

This playground was completely renovated and opened in 2017.  It's a huge improvement.



Before


 After







It has 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings. There is a pavilion but no tables yet. 
There is a drinking fountain but no restrooms.


 
There is a play structure for littles and one for bigs. The small one has a cute little table under the slide.



 This activity board has mazes, a telescope, and spinning colored beads. 


 There are some benches but they're in full sun. 


 
The larger play structure has a rock wall, a bridge, 2 slides, and a pole. 



 The entire playground is enclosed with a fence. 




Street parking


Saturday, July 8, 2017

Splash and Swimplex Pool, Union



Location: 375 W Park Rd, Union, MO 63084      636-583-3316

Website: http://www.ci.union.mo.us/living_here/parks_and_recreation/swimplex.php

Hours:
Monday
12:00pm - 6:00pm - General Public
Tuesday
11:30am-12:30pm - Seniors/Tot Time
12:30pm - 6:00pm - General Public
Wednesday
12:00pm - 6:00pm - General Public
Thursday
11:30am-12:30pm - Seniors/Tot Time
12:30pm - 6:00pm - General Public
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
12:00pm - 6:00pm - General Public


This pool is awesome.  The building is a little dated but kids don't notice that and the pool itself was in great condition.


 These 2 deep water drop slides were so fun for my kids! You have to be 48" though.

 The kids area has this awesome little polar bear slide, a fire hydrant that sprays water, a water umbrella, and a whale fin thing that sprays water. 


 It's zero entry and only goes out to a few feet deep. 





 There are 2 huge slides at the other end and you must be 48" for these as well.











 We got a hot dog, a pretzel and a twix ice cream bar. They were just eh but you can't beat their prices!

 They offer a tot time for hella cheap! 


I highly recommend this pool. We got there at 4 after I got off work and the rate was reduced to $2 per person so we only paid $6 for the 3 of us! They closed at 6 so that is an amazing deal for 2 hours of swimming. Also in Union is the splashpad and playground at Veterans Memorial Park if you want to make a day of it!