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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Blackburn Park, Webster Groves




Location:  421 Edgar Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119

Amenities: Playground, picnic shelter, trails, ball field, tennis courts, bird sanctuary

Website: http://www.webstergroves.org/index.aspx?NID=171

Playground ground cover: Poured rubber

This playground was replaced in late 2023. 






The old playground


Horseshoe pits next to the playground


The new playground has a wonderful toddler area with 2 playhouses. 









Modified merry-go-round



Teeter-totter




















Sunday, November 12, 2023

Berra Park, St. Louis City





Location: 1825 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Amenities: playground, baseball/softball field, soccer field, sprayground

Website: http://www.thehillstlouis.com/berra-park/ and http://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/view-park.cfm?parkID=18&parkName=Berra%20Park

Playground ground cover: Poured rubber

This park is right in the heart of the Hill across from Gian Tony's and Gioas Deli. It is not named after famous Hill resident Yogi Berra, but after Midge Berra who was a politician. The playground is brand new and was replaced at the end of 2023.



It's mostly enclosed with a fence but not completely. 



This is a very large playground and has metal slides, tons of climbers, a large curved rock wall,  








There are 2 sling swings, 2 baby swings, an expression swing, and an ADA swing



















This restroom and pavilion are new.



The smaller playground for kids under 5 includes slides and a small climbing wall. This area is newer and used to be a sand pit. 









Water pop jet