Kaufman Park, University City

Location: Bounded by Mulberry Ln,  and Blackberry Pl, and Blackberry Ave, University City, MO 63130

Website: http://www.ucitymo.org/index.aspx?NID=105

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

This pocket park has 2 play structures, one for toddlers and one for bigger kids. The smaller one has a couple of slides and a bridge. Nearby are 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings. The larger structure has several slides, a rock wall, monkey bars, poles, and stepping blocks. There are curving walls with holes in them that my kids loved walking on as well. It's a very peaceful park with lots of benches but no bathrooms in sight. 

Ackert Park, University City

Location:  765 Westgate Ave, University City, MO 63130

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

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

Ackert Park was renovated in early 2023. The playground was no longer up to code so it was ripped out. U City used a grant and improved this park tremendously with new lights, railings, covered pavilions, and a unique new splash pad! 

Old playground

The new playground is a turtle, frog, and arch on astroturf. But the real draw here is the splash pad. 

These sea lions are very old, from the 1940s! This was originally a fountain but over the years it broke, so they filled it in with landscaping. They ripped all that out and turned it into a very cool splash pad. They added lots of benches for parents too. 

Shelley Welsch Park, University City

 

Location: Kingsland at Chamberlain Ave., University City, MO 63130

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

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

This playground was formally known as Kingsland Park and is named after the current Mayor. This is a small neighborhood park with just one play structure. It has a tic tac toe board, some pretend windows, slides, a chain climber, and a small tunnel. 

There are 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings.

Free standing slide

There are a couple of benches and a drinking fountain but no restrooms. 

Metcalfe Park, University City

Location: 820 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 and caused the park to sink 4 to5 feet overnight.  The park was restored to its original condition by 2001.

This playground has a bridge, monkey bars, slides, 2 baby swings, 2 sling swings, and no bathrooms.