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.

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. 

Midwood Park, Berkeley

Location: 6908 Midwood Ave., Berkeley, MO 63042

Website: https://www.berkeleymo.us/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=20

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber chips

There's no signage for this small pocket park. I think there used to be one, but now it's just two poles with no sign. There's a small shelter, but no picnic table and no restrooms either. 

The play structure is older, and has a rock wall, some slides, a steering wheel, a bridge, 

a maze board, and drums. 

Castlepoint Park, St. Louis County

Location: 2645 Baroness Dr., St. Louis, MO 63136

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

Playground Ground Cover: Poured rubber

Amenities: Playgrounds, trails, basketball, horseshoe pits, volleyball, hopscotch, a reservable shelter, and a splashpad.

This splash pad is small, featuring about six jets that shoot up to varying heights. The button to turn it on is right next to it in the restroom building.

 There is a walking trail here with workout equipment along the way. 

                                

                                

Pavilion

The playground was replaced in late 2025, and there is a play structure for kids over 5, and one for kids under 5. 

The smaller play structure has a tunnel, slides, and maze boards. 

The larger play structure has a lot of monkey bars, stepping stones, slides, and interactive boards.

Cute little doctor-themed playhouse

There is a baby swing, an adaptive swing, and 2 sling swings.