Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex, Chesterfield

Location: 17925 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005

Website:
https://www.chesterfield.mo.us/234/Chesterfield-Valley-Athletic-Complex

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips & Poured Rubber

The Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex, formerly known as Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex (CVAC), is a premier 176-acre sports and recreation facility in Chesterfield, Missouri, designed to accommodate athletes and families of all abilities. Featuring 21 ball diamonds, including the inclusive Catch 22 Miracle Field and 16 synthetic infields, 10 multi-purpose fields for soccer, flag football, lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee, 6 baseball/softball practice fields, 6 lighted sand volleyball courts, 4 concession buildings, 2 playgrounds, 2 entertainment plazas, and ample parking, the complex is a hub for community sports and events.

There is a large playground located right next to the main parking lot. It doesn't have any swings, but there are several slides - all different sizes- and a jungle gym climbing area. The playground was clean and in good condition. During the day, the playground is pretty empty, but it is probably packed when a sporting event is going on.

There is a second playground on the property, a bit to the West of this first one; it's shown at the end of the post. 

The playground is right behind this restroom and concession building. This is the old playground. The new playground was installed in 2024. 

Modified merry-go-round

The second playground is definitely not as nice as the first one. It's just one play structure, and it has a tunnel, a bubble window, monkey bars, and some slides. It's over by the soccer fields to the west. Next to this playground are the sand volleyball courts if your child enjoys playing in sand. 

Malcolm Terrace Park, Creve Coeur

Location: 11370 St Paul St, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Amenities: playground, sand volleyball, picnic shelter, trails, restrooms

Website: http://www.creve-coeur.org/index.aspx?nid=284

Playground ground cover: Wood chips

Malcolm Terrace Park is a shaded getaway situated adjacent to a quiet residential street in Creve Coeur.  This park features 25 wooded acres with a mile and a half of nature trails. The park also features a playground, a small picnic pavilion, a sand volleyball court, a barbecue pit, and year-round restrooms. You can also relax in Serenity Grove, a densely planted area with a rock creek and plenty of shaded seating. It's so hard to find a shady playground! And this one is so toddler-friendly! 

Covered pavilion

2 baby swings and 2 sling swings

Family Sports Park, O'Fallon, IL

Location:  301 Obernuefemann Road, O'Fallon, IL 62269

Amenities: 4 picnic pavilions, 3 playgrounds, walking trails, concession stands, 8 baseball and softball fields, sprayground, 2 lighted soccer fields (one being artificial turf)

Website: https://ofallonfamilysportspark.com/

Playground ground cover: Wood chips and astroturf

This park has our favorite splash pad in the area! There are numerous water features, including arches, buckets, a "spider web," fountains, a mushroom/umbrella, and a creek. The water pools about two inches after the fountains have been running, so there is water to splash in as well.

Adjacent to the sprayground are two jungle gyms, one for toddlers and one for older children. The ground cover for these is astro turf, which heats up quickly, so make sure to put your shoes back on before playing! The sprayground is very popular, and parking can be a challenge, especially on weekends when sports teams are playing on the many fields at the park.

There is also a full-sized playground (with wood chips for ground cover), within walking distance of the sprayground. A walk over there to play is a good way to dry off! It has two sling swings, two baby swings, and an adaptive swing. There are several slides (including a racing slide), a rock-climbing wall, and some musical instruments. There are two structures on this playground, one suitable for preschoolers but still too big for toddlers, and the other for older children.

The park grounds are extensive and well-cared for. There are many pavilions, as well as baseball/softball and soccer fields, and a walking trail. As I mentioned earlier, when games are in play, it's very crowded, and you sometimes have to park a considerable distance from the sprayground or playground. However, during the week, you can usually park quite close to either.

This park is huge, so this map may help you find your way around.

This playground has slides, rock walls, musical instruments, a bubble window, and bars and poles.

This is the playground next to the splash pad. It's great for climbing!

The creek is very long, filled with really deep areas that a toddler can fit in. Kids love stepping from stone to stone and playing in the puddles. 

This is the exercise station with strength training, stretching, and cardio equipment. 

Fishing lake