The Heights Aquatic Center (indoor pool), Richmond Heights

Location: 8001 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Phone: (314) 645-1476

Amenities: Our newly renovated aquatic center has 4 25-yard lap lanes, lazy river, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a splash pad.

Website: https://www.richmondheights.org/departments/parks___recreation_cooperative/programs,_events,___services/aquatics_programs/index.php

The Heights Aquatic Center is a great indoor facility that was renovated in 2020. The children's area is large and shallow enough for toddlers. The Heights is open to both residents and non-residents.

Small lazy river

Hot tub- for ages 16 and up

The splash pad area is amazing with all kinds of manipulatives at the water table. 

Warson Park, Olivette

Location: 9723 Grandview Dr, Olivette, MO 63132

Website: http://www.olivetteparksandrec.com/warson-park.html


Amenities:

• ball fields
• BBQs
• drinking fountain (inside the community center)
• multi-use fields
• Off-street parking
• picnic tables
• indoor playground
• restrooms (inside the community center)
• walking path

This park houses the community center (Five Oaks). They tore the old one down and rebuilt the new one which opened in late 2023. They no longer have an outside playground but they do have an inside one. It can be used by the general public for a daily fee if you aren't a member. 

Big long bench for parents to sit and watch the kiddos.

They have free wifi and coffee too!

Cute tent and building materials for imaginative play.

Art center for crafting plus books galore. 

I hear the slide is fast so beware!

Blackburn Park, Webster Groves

Location:  421 Edgar Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119

Amenities: Playground, picnic shelter, trails, ball field, tennis courts, bird sanctuary

Website: http://www.webstergroves.org/index.aspx?NID=171

Playground ground cover: Poured rubber

This playground was replaced in late 2023. 

The old playground

Horseshoe pits next to the playground

The new playground has a wonderful toddler area with 2 playhouses. 

Modified merry-go-round

Teeter-totter