The Commons Playground, Chesterfield

Location: 14885 Clayton Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017

Website: https://cpccommons.org/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

In the summer of 2021, Chesterfield Presbyterian Church (www.chespres.org) purchased the old Gold’s Gym just a half mile east of the church. We dreamed of turning this 37,000-square-foot building and 400 parking spaces on four acres into a gathering place for our community.

We are excited to have a variety of large and small spaces for meetings, events, and sporting activities.

All are welcome at The Commons! Our coffeehouse is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Come and read, hang out, or study in a beautiful place—it's open to everyone and free.

In 2024 they added a beautiful outdoor playground that is free and open to the public, and it's fully enclosed with a fence and gate. 

Rocking horse

Fun logs to play on

Large webbed climber

There are 2 sling swings, a modified expression swing, and 1 baby swing.

The playground is on the left side of the building off the parking lot. 

Faust Park, Chesterfield

Location:  15185 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Amenities: playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, carousel, butterfly house, historic village, Thornhill grounds

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

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

Faust Park is one of St. Louis County's most unique parks. The playground has 3 baby swings, an expression swing (yay!), and 2 regular swings. There is a very large climbing structure for older kids and a smaller one for the younger ones. The playground is very large, and it's often very crowded.

Adjacent to the playground is a historic village featuring original structures (that have been moved to this location) dating back to 1840. The park also boasts the St. Louis Carousel and the Butterfly House.

Faust Park hosts a variety of events including open houses, Parks Food Truck Fest, Summer Concert Series, Tea with Nancy, and Olden Days of Summer which is perfect for kids! Later in the season are History Hayrides and the Faust Heritage Festival which is held in September. Visit the events calendar for a full listing of events!

Ride on dino

Restrooms and soda machine next to the playground

 The Carousel is visible from the playground

 They have lots of real and fake rocks around to climb on.

 Chain climber

 Huge rock wall

 Tunnels, steering wheels, bridges, slides, and more are on the small play structure. There is just so much here to play on! They truly have everything a kid could want. 

 Butterfly House

 Restroom building

Expression swing, 3 baby swings, and 2 sling swings

 Pavilion next to the playground with the historic village in the background

In 2024 they created a nature area called Whimsical Woods on the north end of the park,. by the Webster University Community Music School. Take the road at the far right side of the parking lot all the way to the end and you'll see it. 

It's near the Governor Bates Trail sign

Entrance to the woods. It's secluded, shaded, and quiet. I think most kids would love this enchanting spot!