Drewel Park, Eureka

Location: 2 Hill Dr., Eureka, MO 63025

Amenities: Playground, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, handball court, tennis court, basketball court, sand volleyball courts

Website: http://www.eureka.mo.us/departments/parks-recreation/park-locations-amenities/

Playground ground cover: poured rubber and wood chips

This is a great inclusive playground. It's tucked in a neighborhood subdivision and has many amenities in addition to the playground. The playground itself looks relatively new and is in great condition. There is a baby area and a bigger structure. The baby area has a log that you can climb on, a slide, a steering wheel, and a little rock climber. The bigger structure features 2 slides, ramps, and a circular spider web-looking climber. The entire structure is made to look like a tree house. There are 3 sling swings, 2 baby swings, and 1 adaptive swing. There are also some mushroom stools to sit on and a bunch of benches. The restrooms are clean and has a drinking fountain. The sand volleyball court would be fun to play in as well for little guys.

They have 2 large pavilions next to the playground

Restrooms with a drinking fountain

Tennis courts

Basketball court

Handball Courts

 Sand volleyball court

There is also a 2/3 mile loop trail to walk. 

Route 66 State Park, Eureka

Location:  97 North Outer Road, Eureka, MO 63025

Amenities: playground, trails, restrooms, visitor center

Website: http://www.mostateparks.com/park/route-66-state-park

Playground ground cover: Wood chips

Route 66 State Park has a neat visitor center (you get off at the exit before the park for the visitor center - there's an old Route 66 bridge that used to connect the two halves but it was decommissioned due to deteriorating conditions. On the park side, there are lots of flat trails for hiking and biking, most are in the sun, though (just something to keep in mind). There is a small playground with a couple of slides and a swing set with 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings. The park has a trail that connects to Kircher Park in Eureka. I thought the restrooms near the playground would be outhouses because they were set off on their own at the edge of the woods, but they were actually flushing toilets. There were no trash cans in the bathroom, though.