Showing posts with label Sling ("regular") Swings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sling ("regular") Swings. Show all posts

Monday, December 18, 2023

Soulard Park, Soulard



Location: Bounded by S. 7th St, Lafayette, and S. 9th St., St. Louis, MO 63104

Website: http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm?parkID=7&parkName=Soulard%20Market%20Park

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

This playground is next to Soulard Market and has 2 distinct areas, one for younger kids under 5 and one for kids over 5.  It was redone sometime between 2021 and 2023. There are no restrooms so beware if you come when the market isn't open. 




The bigger play structure has slides, rope climbers, steppers, and a rock wall.











There are 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings.





The smaller play structure has drums, floating steps, slides, a rock wall, a maze board, and a gear board. 












Next door to Soulard Market this park is bustling with activity and local events. The park also has a large green space. This area is used for art fairs, recreation, etc. The entire park is surrounded by an iron fence complete with Fleur De Lis. 

Thursday, December 7, 2023

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