Larry G. Crites Park, Festus

Location: 2232-2292 Old State Hwy A, Festus, MO 63028

Website: https://www.cityoffestus.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/West-City-Park-23

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

Larry G. Crites Memorial Park (formerly West City Park) is located near the City's western boundary. Bordered on the east by Joachim Creek, the park includes more than 100 acres of open space, pavilions, ball fields, water features, and more. Larry G. Crites Memorial Park boasts one of the newest and most modern ball field complexes in the region. It also features a three-acre lake, a fairground area for large events, and a 1.5-mile bicycle trail. The park name was changed in 2020 after longtime park superintendent Larry Crites lost his battle with cancer. 

There are several playgrounds, the first one is by the ball fields. 

I like that this playground is protected from the hot sun,  and also that there is a merry-go-round.  The play structure has several slides, some stepping stones, a webbed climber, and some bars and poles. 

                              

Picnic tables, concessions, and restrooms. 

The next playground is across the street. There is a covered pavilion adjacent to it. 

The play structure has 2 slides and some bars and poles. 

There is an old-school teeter-totter, a spring animal, 2 baby swings, and a spinning seat. 

The next playground is by the amphitheater and lake. 

This playground is also covered. It has some spring animals, slides, pretend windows, a bridge, 2 baby swings, and a ton of bars and poles for climbing.  

Sunset Park, Festus

Location: 816 Parkview Dr., Festus, MO 63028

Website: https://www.cityoffestus.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Sunset-Park-18

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

Sunset Park is located between North 5th Street and West Main Street, near City Hall. The park has been used by generations of area residents and is considered a local landmark. Nestled among 100-year-old soft maples and white oaks, the park features:

• Basketball court with two goals
• The covered bandstand with asphalt and grassy seating areas
• Playground equipment
• The recently renovated lighted ball field facility features one regulation softball/baseball field with a covered wooden grandstand and two regulation softball/baseball fields with bleacher seating
• Sand volleyball court
• Single and double tennis court
• Wooded bird sanctuary with our ever-popular picturesque stone arch bridge

3 baby swings

5 operational sling swings and 1 broken one

I would use the term playground lightly, it's just one climbing structure and 1 spring animal. In another area is an old-school teeter-totter.