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

Rabe Park, University City

Location:  7369 Midland, University City, MO 63130

Website: http://www.ucitymo.org/105/Parks

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This playground was replaced in 2025. It has a play structure for kids 2-5 and another one for kids 5 and up. 

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.