Friday, November 3, 2017

Christy Park, St. Louis City

Location: 5024 Christy Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63116

Website: https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/view-park.cfm?parkID=27&parkName=Christy

Playground ground cover: poured rubber

Just a basic neighborhood park, good sized playground though. There is no signage to indicate that it's Christy Park but you can't miss the playground if you drive down Christy Blvd.



This is the old playground which was replaced in 2017. The new playground is great! Now it's almost completely enclosed too! There is an open space without a gate at the entrance but this is an improvement since it's pretty close to the road.



 There are balance beams, stepping stones, chain ladders, a climbing wall, slides, a rock wall, and various bars and poles.


 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings






The red rectangular thing on the right spins around! You stand in it and then it spins you standing up.



Just wish they had restrooms!

They also added a workout area in front of the playground. 




Saturday, September 23, 2017

Independence Park, Berkeley

 


Location: 8296 Frost Ave, Berkeley MO 63134

Website: http://www.cityofberkeley.us/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=16

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber


This playground has two areas, one for big kids and one for littles. There is a bathroom building and pavilion nearby but I didn't check them out.








The structures are older but in decent shape. There are several slides, a bridge, and bars and poles for climbing.

Friday, September 22, 2017

Howdershell Park, Hazelwood


Location: 6810 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042

Amenities: 2 playgrounds, horseshoes, picnic shelter, restroom, walking/jogging path (with fitness stations), tennis courts, racquetball/handball courts, softball fields, soccer fields, Ninja course

Website: http://www.hazelwoodmo.org/index.php/services/36.html

Playground ground cover:  Poured Rubber

This park is really a wonderful park. If you park in the parking lot next to the fire station, you'll have to walk to the back of the park along the level trail. It's not a bad walk but if you have little ones you'll want to use your stroller. There is also an entrance to the park from Village Square Drive, in the subdivision behind the park.

The playground for school-aged children is pretty new. It has lots of places to climb and several slides, including one that is quite steep (especially if you go down it while holding a toddler!)
The structure has a ton of activities including a large rock wall, tic tac toe board, monkey bars, and lot of bars and poles.











Between the older and younger playgrounds are swings and a "metal man with plow." Which is a neat throwback to what you used to see at parks a couple decades ago (and maybe that old?). There is also a swing set with 4 sling swings and 4 baby swings between the two playgrounds.




The playground for younger children has recently been renovated. It has a tunnel, a rock wall, several activity boards, slides, and a dragonfly climber.











Restroom building and drinking fountain



Tennis courts


Horseshoes



The best part of this park is the new Ninja Course! This was added in the summer of 2017 and the flooring is astroturf. There are lots of different activities and each activity has signage showing how to do each one.