Ferndale Park, Crestwood

Location: Bounded by Liggett Ave and Ferndale Dr, Crestwood, MO 63126

Website: https://www.cityofcrestwood.org/Facilities

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

This is a very small pocket park that was replaced in mid 2024. There is just one play structure. There are no bathrooms.

The play structure has slides, a climbing wall, a tunnel, a bridge, a pretend window, and some bars and poles. 

Franz Park, St. Louis City

Location: Bordered by Prather Ave, Mitchell Ave, and Glades Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139

Amenities: Playground, picnic shelter, tennis court, fitness trail

Website: http://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/view-park.cfm?parkID=42&parkName=Franz%20Park

Playground ground cover: Poured rubber and wood chips

The playground is big and has a large play structure with several slides, a bridge, tunnel, and other various climbing things. Right next to the playground were some tennis courts that my kids enjoyed running around in almost as much as playing on the playground. They had 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings and there was a nice covered pavillion and bathrooms nearby as well.

The website says there are horseshoe pits but I didn't see them, they must not have been close to the playground. There is also a fitness area with lots of equipment.

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!