Deer Creek Park (Rocket Park), Maplewood

Location: 3200 Laclede Station Rd., Maplewood, MO 63143

Amenities: Playground, picnic shelter, sports fields, restroom, concessions, fitness trail

Website: https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/government/departments/maplewood_local_parks___amenities.php

Playground ground cover: rubber mats, wood chips, sand

This is a great park often referred to as just Rocket Park because it's all space-themed. The rocket slide is huge, almost 3 stories! There are sling swings, an adaptive swing, and baby swings. They have a sand area, a digging toy, a bouncy thing that resembles the space shuttle, car kids can "ride in", a rock wall, and more. Bathrooms and a nice covered pavilion are close. The sign says for 5 and up because it is so tall but my 3-year-old enjoys it. They also have a teeter-totter that he really likes. There is a snack station here where you can buy things like sno cones, pretzels, hot dogs, etc. but they are usually only open when games are happening. 

Ramps to get into the play structure

Huge covered pavilion right next to the playground and parking lot. 

Gaga ball

2 shovels for digging in the pea gravel