Yale Park, Maplewood

Location: 2104 Yale Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143

Website: https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/government/departments/maplewood_local_parks___amenities.php

Playground ground cover: Pea Gravel & Wood Chips

This playground is small but has nice equipment. There aren't any bathrooms which is a shame.  It was a very hot day when we went and there was little to no shade. It is gated however, which was very nice and there were plenty of benches. There are 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings. Very nice quiet neighborhood park.

There is pea gravel under the swings but mulch under the equipment. 

There are 2 diggers that kids can manipulate the mulch with.

Central Park, Maplewood

Location: 7461 Elm Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143

Website: https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/government/departments/maplewood_local_parks___amenities.php

Playground Ground Cover: Astroturf

This is a long, skinny neighborhood park, and the playground takes up most of it. It was replaced in late 2024 and is completely fenced-in and gated. There is a toddler area with several activity boards, benches, covered picnic tables, and an area for bigger kids. 

The playground has a large webbed climbing structure, slides, tree stumps, a pretend window, and several hammocks. The playground has a treehouse theme and is a nice improvement over the old one. 

Ryan Hummert Memorial Park, Maplewood

Location: 2400 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood MO 63143

Website: https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/government/departments/maplewood_local_parks___amenities.php

Playground Ground Cover: Poured rubber

This empty lot is all that remains of the house where Ryan Hummert was killed. You can read all about it here.

This playground was installed in 2015 and it's really nice. There are lots of monkey bars, 2 zip lines, a cool beam that goes up and down when you walk on it, steppers, slides, 2 baby swings, a bridge, a rock wall, and 2 sling swings.

Little free library

The restrooms and pavilion with BBQ are next to the playground.