Metcalfe Park, University City

Location: 830 Kingsland Ave, University City, MO 63130

Website: http://www.ucitymo.org/index.aspx?NID=105

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

Metcalfe Park was built on an old quarry landfill and is located at 830 Kingsland.

An interesting fact about this park is that in 1999, MSD was drilling a new tunnel along Vernon Avenue, causing the park to sink 4 to 5 feet overnight.  The park was restored to its original condition by 2001.

This playground was replaced in 2025. It has a play structure for kids 2-5 years old and one for kids over 5. 

2 sling swings and 2 baby swings

Mitchell Park, Kirkwood

Location: 115 Mitchell Pl., Kirkwood, MO 63122

Website: https://www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/20/444

Playground Ground Cover: Astroturf

This pocket park is small and best suited for toddlers. There are 2 play structures.  The smaller one has a few slides on it and a steering wheel. The larger one has some slides, a chain climber, a maze board, and other cool climbing things. There are some benches, a picnic table, some drinking fountains, and no bathrooms. 

This little creek with running water and dam gates is fun! 

There is 1 baby swing, 2 sling swings, and an ADA high-back swing.

Malcolm Terrace Park, Creve Coeur

Location: 11370 St Paul St, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Amenities: playground, sand volleyball, picnic shelter, trails, restrooms

Website: http://www.creve-coeur.org/index.aspx?nid=284

Playground ground cover: Wood chips

Malcolm Terrace Park is a shaded getaway situated adjacent to a quiet residential street in Creve Coeur.  This park features 25 wooded acres with a mile and a half of nature trails. The park also features a playground, a small picnic pavilion, a sand volleyball court, a barbecue pit, and year-round restrooms. You can also relax in Serenity Grove, a densely planted area with a rock creek and plenty of shaded seating. It's so hard to find a shady playground! And this one is so toddler-friendly! 

Covered pavilion

2 baby swings and 2 sling swings