Arnold City Park, Arnold

Location:  2200 Bradley Beach Road, Arnold, MO 63010

This 68-acre park has an 8-acre fishing lake and 4 pavilions, each with electricity and a BBQ pit. Arnold City Park also offers visitors:

• Restrooms
• Playground
• Paved 1/2-mile walking/hiking trail
• 2 Dirt multipurpose fields
• 2 Horseshoe pits
• Volleyball poles
• Fishing

Website: https://www.arnoldmo.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks/

Playground ground cover: Wood chips

The playground was found to be rotting due to flooding so it was ripped out in September 2023. The new one is huge and has something for every age group. 

There are 3 ziplines, including one that is ADA-compliant with a high-backed chair.

The Arnold Farmer's Market is right at the entrance to the left. 

 The dog park is near the back of the park

 There are 4 large pavilions spread throughout the park.

 The restroom building looks old but it's clean inside.

Faust Park, Chesterfield

Location:  15185 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Amenities: playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, carousel, butterfly house, historic village, Thornhill grounds

Website: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/places/faust-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

Faust Park is one of St. Louis County's most unique parks. The playground has 3 baby swings, an expression swing (yay!), and 2 regular swings. There is a very large climbing structure for older kids and a smaller one for the younger ones. The playground is very large, and it's often very crowded.

Adjacent to the playground is a historic village featuring original structures (that have been moved to this location) dating back to 1840. The park also boasts the St. Louis Carousel and the Butterfly House.

Faust Park hosts a variety of events including open houses, Parks Food Truck Fest, Summer Concert Series, Tea with Nancy, and Olden Days of Summer which is perfect for kids! Later in the season are History Hayrides and the Faust Heritage Festival which is held in September. Visit the events calendar for a full listing of events!

Ride on dino

Restrooms and soda machine next to the playground

 The Carousel is visible from the playground

 They have lots of real and fake rocks around to climb on.

 Chain climber

 Huge rock wall

 Tunnels, steering wheels, bridges, slides, and more are on the small play structure. There is just so much here to play on! They truly have everything a kid could want. 

 Butterfly House

 Restroom building

Expression swing, 3 baby swings, and 2 sling swings

 Pavilion next to the playground with the historic village in the background

In 2024 they created a nature area called Whimsical Woods on the north end of the park,. by the Webster University Community Music School. Take the road at the far right side of the parking lot all the way to the end and you'll see it. They have added signage which helps direct you. 

It's near the Governor Bates Trail sign

 It's secluded, shaded, and quiet. I think most kids will love this enchanting spot!