Emerick Sports Complex, Wood River IL

Location: 1001 N. 6th St., Wood River, IL 62095

Website: https://wrparks.org/parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This 8-acre complex is located on the North End of Sixth Street at Park Lane. The highlight for the children is the playground. This colorful addition has plenty to keep kids entertained for hours. This complex is the site of our Men’s Softball League and our summer youth league games. This facility contains three lighted softball diamonds and one baseball diamond. There is a concession stand and a lake for fishing. The park is named after Leroy Emerick who spent 37 years as director of parks and rec. This playground was installed and dedicated in 2019.

The play structure is huge and features several slides, a rock wall, floating steps, a climbing net, a spinner, and monkey bars. 

Zipline

They have all the swings here, including a saucer swing, 2 expression swings, and 2 sling swings.

Logan's Community Playground, South County

Location: 11333 St. John Church Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123

Website: https://unlimitedplay.org/playground/logans_community_playground/?fbclid=IwAR05_KDoboCME0q0P4Qd8RPQF1egb_VriJBr-Prkw4d9C6I2QFd3jvZ8ABY

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

This is the latest and greatest playground in the area by Unlimited Play. The playground is at St. John's Evangelical Church of Christ. It's named after a 12-year-old congregant who lost his life in a terrible accident. His family along with other members decided to honor him by building an inclusive playground. The playground is entirely fenced in and includes a saucer swing, musical instruments, educational play panels, graduated climbing elements, parallel play, transfer stations, ramps, specialized seating and handhelds, an inclusive spinner, slides, and a cool racecar.

The only shade is this covered bench outside the playground.

There is a large covered pavilion here and a huge parking lot but no restrooms. 

The entire playground is fenced in with 2 locking gates. Just pull up to get the gate to open. 

Love the racing details

Modified merry-go-round