The Alley, Washington

Location: 7 W. Main St., Washington, MO 63090

Website: https://www.washmoalley.com/

The Alley is an entertainment center in Washington, MO. It offers VR, Laser Tag, an arcade, a restaurant, and a bar.  The gaming arena offers 8 different escape rooms, laser tag, and zombie battles. They have a stage and different bands playing on the weekends, and they offer event rentals and birthday parties, too. Check their calendar for details. 

Promotional photos from their website

Optimist Park, Washington

Location: 2000 E. 9th St., Washington, MO 63090

Website: https://washmo.gov/directory/optimist-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

This park features a huge pavilion, an enclosed skate park, a new playground installed in late 2025, a basketball court, and restrooms.

The restroom building is conveniently located right off the parking lot, close to the playground and pavilion. 

There are 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings.

The play structure has a climbing wall, floating steps, a spinner, a slide, and a swinging hammock.

The tennis courts were converted into a skate park, and it is very well used. It's open from dawn to dusk.

Overhead shot from the website

Riverfront Park, Washington

 

Location: 1 Elbert Dr., Washington, MO 63090

Website: https://washmo.gov/directory/james-w-rennick-riverfront-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This playground was installed in 2023.  Park amenities include one large lighted pavilion; four mini-shelter pavilions; one medium size pavilion; restroom facilities; picnic areas; riverfront benches; flag plaza; a boat ramp to the Missouri River; free parking; and the Rotary Riverfront Trail.

Located on the banks of the Missouri River, one block from downtown shopping and dining. It is the location of many live music events and family celebrations. 

This building houses a little museum with gifts and snacks. 

There is one adaptive swing, one baby swing, and 2 sling swings.

This playground is for kids over 5 and includes slides, a rock wall, a maze board, an abacus, and monkey bars. 

There are lots of benches here if you want to sit and watch the Missouri River go by.