Lions Park, Waterloo IL

Location: 730 Lake Dr., Waterloo, IL 62298

Website: http://www.waterlooparkdistrict.org/parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips

Lions Memorial Park is located off of Janice Drive and Lake Drive in the Sunset Acres subdivision. The park has a ball field, soccer field, sand volleyball court, playground equipment, and a covered pavilion. A new bathroom facility was added in 2014.

There is a small covered pavilion next to the play structure, which has slides, a bridge, & a steering wheel. 

You don't see these sand diggers much anymore. 

Monkey bars

There are 4 sling swings and 2 baby swings.

Lakeview Park, Waterloo IL

 

Location: Lakeview Dr., Waterloo, IL 62298

Website: http://www.waterlooparkdistrict.org/parks/lakeview-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips

Lakeview Park is situated off Lakeview Drive, southwest of Waterloo, and spans approximately 100 acres. The park features a 2.25-mile paved walking trail, modern playground equipment, a Dog Park, a Pickleball Court, and three large lakes open for fishing. A fishing license is required at the park.

Two covered pavilions are available for group picnic use. The pavilions have running water and electricity, barbecue pits, and restrooms nearby. These pavilions can be reserved for a nominal fee.

Restroom building

They have 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings.

The play structure is older and perfect for toddlers. There is a bridge, a couple of slides, and a zipline.

Nice view of the lake, which is stocked with fish. 

Lions Park, Eureka

Location: 400 Bald Hill Road, Eureka, MO 63025

Amenities: Playground, picnic shelter, tennis courts, athletic fields

Website: https://www.eureka.mo.us/156/Parks-Facilities

Playground ground cover: poured rubber

This is a great playground. There is a very tall 3-story structure for older kids with an enclosed long slide. My 2-year-old was too afraid to climb up there. There is a rock wall and many different climbing things. There are 2 sling swings, one baby swing, and one adaptive swing. There is a very small baby structure that has a slide on it. Another structure is unique and would be for older kids to climb on. There is a nice shaded pavilion nearby as well. This area of Eureka is very kid-friendly and there are actually 3 playgrounds/parks all right next to each other. Drewel, Lions, and Legion Park.

Restroom Building

Legion Park, Eureka

Location: 333 Bald Hill Rd., Eureka, MO 63025

Website: http://www.eureka.mo.us/departments/parks-recreation/park-locations-amenities/

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

This park has a new playground as of June 2018. There are lots of big umbrellas over it so it's partly shady as well. The only negative is that the restrooms are in the community center, and if that's closed you'll have to go across the street to Lions Park and that's a bit of a walk for little ones.

There is one play structure, and it's got ramps, so it's accessible to everyone. It has bridges, slides, fun activity boards, a rocking boat, rock walls, pretend storefronts, and more. What a great addition to Eureka and a huge improvement over the playground that used to be here!

Cool rolley tunnel

Spinning seats

4 adaptive swings and 2 sling swings

Phases of the moon

balance beam and spinning seat

Cool climber with fun things to do on the sides

Press the button, and you hear the sounds of water

Xylophones and drums

Steering wheel

 Rocking boat

 Monkey bars

The old community center is in this park. The Timbers of Eureka is the new rec center, but they still use this building for lots of community events and classes. There are also ball fields here.