William Zimmer Park, Waterloo IL

Location: 732 Rogers St., Waterloo, IL 62298

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

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips

The William Zimmer Memorial Park was opened in May of 2013. The park features a playground, restrooms, a splashpad, and a covered pavilion available for group picnics. The pavilion features running water and electricity, as well as a nearby barbecue pit.

 

Bellevue Park, Belleville IL

Location: 401 Bellevue Park Dr., Belleville, IL 62226

Website: https://www.belleville.net/facilities/facility/details/Bellevue-Park-1

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips and wood chips

Amenities:

Benches (Built In)
Electric
Fishing Lake
Fitness Trail
Natural Playground
Pavilion Rental
Performance Stage
Pickleball
Picnic Tables
Playground Equipment
Restrooms
Stone Lodge-Building with Tables, Chairs, and Restroom
Tennis Court

This is a large park with lots of amenities. 

This area just has 1 baby swing and 3 sling swings. 

The Stone Lodge is available for rental at various times of the year for family or company functions. It is a perfect setting for bridal or baby showers. The lodge is heated/cooled and equipped with a small kitchen facility and restrooms. It also has six 6-foot tables, two 8 ft. tables and 60 chairs for seating.

This slide by the Stone Lodge is built into the hill.

Band shell

The play structure has several slides, monkey bars, and lots of bars and poles. 

There are 2 baby swings and 4 sling swings.

You don't see a fitness court like this every day!

Legacy Park, Cottleville

Location: 5490 Fifth Street, Cottleville, MO 63304

Amenities: 2 playgrounds, basketball court, tennis court, dog park, picnic shelter, sand volleyball, historic log cabin, Liberty swing, and Rotary Amphitheater.

Website: http://www.cityofcottleville.com/home/parks-and-recreation/legacy-park

Playground ground cover: Poured rubber 

Legacy Park has 2 playgrounds, 1 large and 1 small, and I'll discuss the large one first. The playground features equipment for toddlers through school-aged children. There are 2 baby swings, 2 sling swings, and a Liberty Swing, which allows children and adults in wheelchairs to swing while staying in their wheelchairs.

Sand volleyball court

Historic log cabin

Tennis and basketball courts

Restrooms

Amphitheater for concerts and shows

There are so many things to climb and swing on here!

Covered pavilion next to the playground

The second playground is over by Harmony Ridge, at the top right corner of the map (the larger playground is at the bottom left).