Showing posts with label wood chips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wood chips. Show all posts

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Metcalfe Park, University City






Location: 830 Kingsland Ave, University City, MO 63130

Website: http://www.ucitymo.org/index.aspx?NID=105

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

Metcalfe Park was built on an old quarry landfill and is located at 830 Kingsland.

An interesting fact about this park is that in 1999, MSD was drilling a new tunnel along Vernon Avenue, causing the park to sink 4 to 5 feet overnight.  The park was restored to its original condition by 2001.


This playground was replaced in 2025. It has a play structure for kids 2-5 years old and one for kids over 5. 









2 sling swings and 2 baby swings







Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Rabe Park, University City



Location:  7369 Midland, University City, MO 63130

Website: http://www.ucitymo.org/105/Parks

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This playground was replaced in 2025. It has a play structure for kids 2-5 and another one for kids 5 and up. 














2 sling swings and 2 baby swings



Friday, June 19, 2026

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.