Pacific Community Park, Pacific

Location: 707 W. Congress St., Pacific MO 63069 

Website: http://www.pacificmissouri.com/265/Parks-and-Recreation

Amenities: Pool, pavilion, soccer fields, baseball fields, 2 playgrounds, and fitness trail.

The city of Pacific has some issues. First of all, there is no official address for this park and it's a little difficult to find (707 W. Congress is the pool address, which brings you here so I'm using that). Second, there is no park section on the city's official website. Some places list it as the Pacific City Park, and some places list it as the Pacific Community Park, so I'm not even sure of the correct name. If you go to Pacific's Facebook page you will find people complaining about these things. However, if you can get past that, this is a nice park. 

When you first come into the park you will see the public pool. This pool isn't huge, but it's open to anyone and it's cheap! It's open 12-8 adults are $3, and kids are $2. Near the pool is a merry-go-round, some baby swings, and 2 slides. As you drive you'll see lots of ball fields and a concession stand, I'm sure this is a busy place when kids are playing ball. 

The playground near the pool is just slides, a merry-go-round, and 4 baby swings.

The sand pit looks like it used to be a sand volleyball court.

The playground at the back of the park is much larger. There are lots of things to do here, including 2 baby swings, 4 sling swings, a balance beam, bridges, drums, a puppet stage, a rock wall, and a spider web climber. There are 2 different play structures, one for older kids, and one for younger kids, with lots of things to climb on, slide down, and enjoy.

Bathrooms

There is fitness equipment sprinkled throughout the park. 

Very large pavilion next to the playground with BBQ pits and electricity. 

Storybook Walk

Parkwood Park, Maryland Heights

Location: 3145 Parkwood Ln, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Website: https://www.marylandheights.com/departments/parks_and_recreation/city_parks___trails.php

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

This playground has a few slides, a bridge, 2 baby swings, 2 sling swings, and various other poles and bars. Also in the park is a paved walking trail with fitness stations, a small pavilion, and bathrooms in the back of the pavilion.

Pavilion with bathrooms

Puttshack in the Foundry, St. Louis City

Location: 3730 Foundry Way, Ste 100, St. Louis, MO 63110

Website: https://www.puttshack.com/locations/st-louis

This isn't ordinary mini golf, it's upscale tech-infused mini golf created by the founders of Topgolf, Flight Club, and AceBounce. The game is 9 holes and it takes about a half hour, depending on how many people are in the group and how busy Puttshack is. They recommend players be at least 7 years old as it can be a little challenging. The ball is tied electronically to each player so there's no need to keep score manually, it's all automatic. Kids under 13 are $9, and everyone over 13 is $14 but you can get 50% off the second game if you book online (during the week). Puttshack is kid friendly until 8 pm (7 pm tee time) and it's 21+ after that. The only other indoor mini golf places in St. Louis are the Escape Room in Soulard and Pirate Pete's in Pevely. They have a decent food and drink menu and the bar has the most beautiful light fixture! 

I love this light!

This part of the Foundry sometimes has street vendors and special outdoor events. 

The Foundry is mostly food stalls inside and independent retail shops on the outside. Besides Puttshack and a VR place called Sandbox (recommended for ages 12+), there is nothing else kid-friendly here. 

Map of the food stalls

The cheesecake at Patty's is AMAZING

The City Foundry was originally built in 1929 as a Foundry and it's one of the largest historic redevelopments in the city. Food halls are increasing in popularity across the country and this is the first one in St. Louis! I'm looking forward to seeing what else moves into this space for families to enjoy.