Scott A. Lewis Park, Cottleville

 

Location: Park Dr., Cottleville, MO 63376

Website: https://www.cityofcottleville.com/parks-and-recreation/scott-a-lewis-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber Chips

"Scott A. Lewis Park is Cottleville's newest addition to our Parks system. This park is named after the former long term Chief of Police/City Administrator who was later elected St. Charles County Sheriff. Sheriff Lewis continues to serve as Cottleville's City Historian. This is a 65-acre park with two lakes. Buchheit lake is 18 acres. The total area of both lakes is 22.5 acres. Kayak and stand up paddle board rentals are available to be used on Buchheit Lake. Rentals are through Rent.Fun app."

Added in 2020, this playground is in the Miralago subdivision off of Mid Rivers Mall Dr. It is designed for children from 2-7 and it's located near pavilion 1.  The play structure has a tunnel, bridge, steering wheel, slides, rock wall, and more. The trail around Buchheit Lake has been extended to the nearby Calvary Church trails which circle around their property near Dardenne Creek. This new trail extension will now provide walkers and riders access to a 2.1-mile loop beginning at Scott A. Lewis Park.

Walking trail

Restroom

Covered pavilion with grill

Bryant Park, Bethalto IL

Location: 4300 Culp Ln., Bethalto, IL 62010

Website: https://bethalto.com/public-works/parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber and rubber chips

This park has a lake stocked with fish, a one-mile walking trail, multiple pavilions, and an older playground. 

Big open space next to the playground

The smaller play structure has slides, a small tunnel, and some climbing bars.

Spring ride on horses

Merry-go-round

The larger play structure has slides, a bridge, and lots of climbing bars and poles. 

2 sling swings

2 baby swings

Restrooms

Gazebo

East End Park, Belleville IL

Location: 501 Forest Ave., Belleville, IL 62220

Website: https://www.belleville.net/facilities/facility/details/East-End-Park-7

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber Chips

This park has a small playground for little kids under 5. It was redone in 2022. The play structure has several slides, a rock wall, and several bars and poles. 

An expression swing, a2 baby swings, and a sling swing

Big open field