St. Louis Zoo Children's Zoo, St. Louis UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Location: Forest Park, One Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110

Website: https://stlzoo.org/news/destination-discovery-update-2024

Construction is now underway at Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery, the new experience for children and families targeted to open in 2026 at the Saint Louis Zoo. Today, the Zoo released a new, animated fly-through rendering video and updated images showcasing the planned experiences, attractions, and animal habitats within Destination Discovery.  

The new children's area should be open by 2026. 

                

Bella Fontaine West Park, Moline Acres

Location: 9601 Duke Dr., Moline Acres, MO 63136

Website:  https://www.stlouisco.com/parksandrecreation/parkpages/bellafontaine   

This playground is west of the Bella Fontaine Park, and was acquired in 1975 with funds from the 1969 Bond Issue and the federal Land & Water Conservation Fund. It was partially developed in 1979. The final development was completed in 1981 with the addition of 4 softball fields and parking for 50 cars. It is connected to the main area by Maple Tree Trail that crosses Maline Creek by bridge and Highway 367 at an unguarded crossing.

There is just one play structure, and it has several slides, a rock wall, a pretend window, stepping stones, and lots of bars and poles.  There is a large pavilion nearby and lots of parking.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Shrewsbury

Location: 7375 Watson Rd., Shrewsbury, MO 63119

Website: https://rockinjump.com/shrewsbury/

Rockin' Jump is primarily an indoor trampoline park. Attractions include jump arena, dodgeball arena, slam dunk zone, ninja course, x-beam, arcade, stunt bag arena, and fidget ladder.

They have a ton of events, including Rockin' Tots which is a special tot time for kids under 6, Rockin' Wednesday when you get 2 hours of jump time for the price of one, neon jump night for teens and tweens, and after dark, which is a black light event for all ages. Throughout the year they also have themed holiday parties, parent's night out, special needs night, lock-ins, and more. They also have frequent jumper programs and awesome birthday parties. Don't forget they require their special socks and they cost $3 each. This is a great place for your kids to burn some energy!

Lockers for belongings

Stunt bag arena

Fidget ladder

Dodgeball arena

Open jump arena

 Slam dunk zone

Junior jump zone for little ones

X beam

 Rock wall (traverse wall)

Ninja course

Cafe menu

Check-in and waiver stations