Pumpkin Patches

                           

St. Louis has some great Pumpkin Patches! Here are full reviews on each one:

1. Bloomsdale Fun Farm, Bloomsdale, MO
2. Boonies Farm, Worden, IL
3. Braeutigam Orchards- Belleville, IL
4. Brookdale Farms- Eureka
5. Centennial Farms - Augusta
6. Daniel's Farm and Greenhouse- St. Peters
7. Dickherber Farms- Dardenne Prairie
8. Eagle Fork Farms- Moscow Mills
9. Eckert's Country Store and Farm- Belleville, Millstadt, and Grafton, IL
10. Heartland Farms- Bourbon
11. Heritage Farm- Godfrey, IL
12. Kirkwood Farmer's Market- Kirkwood
13. Meert Tree Farm- Festus
14. Pierce Century Farm- Hillsboro
15. Pin Oak Farms- New Haven

16. Pumpkin Blossom Hill- Red Bud, IL
17. Pumpkins Galore- Wright City
18. Relleke Farms- Pontoon Beach, IL

19. Rinkel Pumpkin Farm- Glen Carbon, IL

20. Rooster's Farm Pumpkin Patch- Jonesburg
21. Rowe Crop Farm- Calcedonia, MO
22. Stuckmeyer's Farm Market- Fenton
23. Sullivan Farms- Florissant
24. Thierbach Orchards- Marthasville
25. Thies Farm and Greenhouses- Normandy
26. Thies Farm and Market- Maryland Heights 
27. Webster Hills Pumpkin Patch- Webster Groves

To sum up, the free patches are Braeutigam, Centennial, Eagle Fork, Heritage Farm, Meert, Pumpkins Galore, Pumpkin Blossom Hill, Relleke, Stuckmeyers, Sullivan, & Webster Hills. 

The ones with admission fees are Bloomsdale, Boonies, Brookdale, Daniel's, Dickherber, Eckert's, Heartland Farms, Summit Produce at Kirkwood Market, Pierce Century Farm, Pin Oak Farms, Rinkel, Roosters, Rowe Crop Farm, Thierbach, and Thies Farms. Every year people argue about which pumpkin patch is the "best". In my opinion, they all are unique in their own way and offer lots of fall family fun. Check them all out and see which one is your fav!

Best patches for toddlers include Kirkwood, Braeutigam, Centennial, Relleke, Thierbach, Daniels, and Eagle Fork.

I broke down the admission pumpkin patches so you can see how they compare:

• Bloomsdale- $20.95 online, $24.95 at the gate, under 2 free
• Boonies- $14.95 online, $18.95 at the gate
• Brookdale- $10 Fri, $15 Sat & Sun, under 3 free.
• Daniels- Everyone is $10, under 2 free
• Dickherber- Everyone is $8, under 4 free
• Eckerts- Prices vary between the farms and the dates from $2.50 to $20
• Heartland Farms- $13 online, $15.75 at the gate, under 3 free
• Summit Kirkwood- $6 for kids 2-10, over 10 free during the week. Weekends everyone is $6 BEST VALUE
• Pierce Century Farm- $10 per person, kids under 2 free
• Pin Oak Farms- $5 per person and $7.50 kiddie corral
• Rinkel- $6 per person, under 3 free
• Rowe Crop Farm- $10 per person, under 3 free
• Thies on Hanley- $11 per person, under 3 free
• Thies Maryland Hgts.- $9 for kids 2-14, $7 for ages 15 and older,  under 2 Free

Sorted by price:

Bloomsdale	$20.95 online, $24.95 at the gate
Boonies	$14.95 online, $18.95 at the gate
Heartland	$13 online, $15.75 at the gate, under 3 free
Brookdale	$10 Fri, $15 Sat & Sun
Thies Hanley	$11 everyone, under 3 free
Daniels	$10 everyone, under 2 free
Pierce	$10 everyone, under 2 free
Rowe Crop	$10 everyone, under 3 free
Thies Maryland Hghts	$9 kids, $7 aged 15 and up, under 2 free
Roosters	$8 everyone, under 2 free
Dickherber	$8 everyone, under 4 free
Kirkwood Farmers Market	$6 everyone
Rinkel	$6 everyone, under 3 free
Hermans	$5 everyone
Pin Oak	$5 everyone, $7.50 kiddie coral
Thierbach	$5 per child

Pleasant Ridge Park, Fairview Heights

Location: 401 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Website: https://www.cofh.org/facilities/facility/details/Pleasant-Ridge-Park-3

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

Pleasant Ridge Park, in the northern part of the city, is the largest of the two community parks with 95 acres. The park offers wintertime sledding. A bit of very early Fairview Heights history is represented in the park in the form of a 2-story log cabin, a structure built about 1850 by the Kinsella family. Our Parks and Recreation page has more information on the history of the Kinsella Log Cabin. Other facilities in the park are 4 picnic pavilions, a playground, 2 restrooms, and open space for passive recreation. 

The playground is smaller, but it is enclosed with a wooden fence. The play structure is 2 stories with several slides, a bubble window, a zip line, and a bouncing bench. 

Putt Quest Mini Golf, St. Peters

Location: 1600 Mid Rivers Mall, St. Peters, MO 63376

Website: https://putt.quest/

Putt Quest is your local destination for family fun, friendly competition, and unforgettable mini golf adventures. Whether you’re a putting pro or a first-timer, our creative course and welcoming staff guarantee a great time for all ages! It's an 18-hole jungle-themed course located in Mid Rivers Mall by the cinema entrance on the upper level.

Pierremont Pocket Park, Manchester

Location: 617 Chatelet, Manchester, MO 63021

Website: http://manchestermo.gov/923/City-Parks

Playground ground cover: wood chips

This is a small but cute neighborhood park. It's older but in good condition. It would be good for toddlers, and the play structure is small.  There is 1 baby swing and 1 sling swing. Street parking only - watch for no parking signs as you can only park on one side of the street in this neighborhood. There is no shade for the playground either, at least there is one enclosed slide that stays cool on sunny days. There is no sign for the park, but you can't miss it, it's right on a corner.

Pagedale Park, Pagedale

Location: 1420 Ferguson Ave., Pagedale, MO 63133

Website: https://www.cityofpagedalemo.gov/parks-recreation/pages/splash-pad

Playground Ground Cover: Astroturf

This playground and splashpad are behind the Pagedale City Hall.  It's an older playground but quiet and mostly fenced in. 

There are some free standing rock climbing walls. 

The play structure is older but in good condition. It has slides, a tunnel, a climbing wall, a bride, and steps to climb. 

There are 4 sling swings

The splash pad is small with several pop jets in a circle. 

Cute little bulldozer slide 

Restroom building

Geodome climber