Showing posts with label fishing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fishing. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Lions Park, Waterloo


Location: 730 Lake Dr., Waterloo, IL 62298

Website: http://www.waterlooparkdistrict.org/parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips

Lions Memorial Park is located off of Janice Drive and Lake Drive in the Sunset Acres subdivision. The park has a ball field, soccer field, sand volleyball court, playground equipment, and a covered pavilion. A new bathroom facility was added in 2014.




There is a small covered pavilion next to the play structure, which has slides, a bridge, & a steering wheel. 


You don't see these sand diggers much anymore. 




Monkey bars


There are 4 sling swings and 2 baby swings.





Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Lakeview Park, Waterloo


 

Location: Lakeview Dr., Waterloo, IL 62298

Website: http://www.waterlooparkdistrict.org/parks/lakeview-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips


Lakeview Park is situated off Lakeview Drive, southwest of Waterloo, and spans approximately 100 acres. The park features a 2.25-mile paved walking trail, modern playground equipment, a Dog Park, a Pickleball Court, and three large lakes open for fishing. A fishing license is required at the park.


Two covered pavilions are available for group picnic use. The pavilions have running water and electricity, barbecue pits, and restrooms nearby. These pavilions can be reserved for a nominal fee.




Restroom building


They have 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings.



The play structure is older and perfect for toddlers. There is a bridge, a couple of slides, and a zipline.



Nice view of the lake, which is stocked with fish. 










Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Weldon Spring City Park, Weldon Spring

                                         


Location: 5401 Independence Rd., Weldon Spring, MO 63304

Website: https://www.weldonspring.org/parks-recreation

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This park is on the grounds next to the city hall. Park amenities include a playground, walking paths, two baseball diamonds, pavilions with picnic tables, a disc golf course, and a pond stocked with fish (Catch and release only) with a wooden pier for wheelchair access.




There is a large cable climber and lots of logs and boulders to play on.










 

The walking path/fitness trail is beautiful 


Modified teeter totter


Saucer swing


There are 2 baby swings, 2 ADA swings, 2 modified expression swings, and 4 sling swings. 

                             

In 2025, they replaced the play structure. It has ramps, slides, drums, xylophones, a bubble window, monkey bars, and a tic-tac-toe board. 
















Baseball field


Big field to play in 



Pretty barn! There is a covered pavilion in the back


An amphitheater was added in 2024, along with a new pavilion and restrooms.



The lake