Friday, April 15, 2022

Bella Fontaine Park, Bellefontaine Neighbors



Location: 9565 Bellefontaine Rd., Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO 63137

Website: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/places/bella-fontaine-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

Amenities include: a playground, fishing, trails, basketball, volleyball net, and tennis courts. This playground is great! The restrooms are nearby and they are newer and clean. The play structure is large and has a bubble window, tic tac toe board, slides, floating steps, chain climber, and tons of bars and poles. This park is very well maintained and has partial shade. 











Expression swing! And 2 sling swings












Hopscotch area- and a volleyball net used to be there. 










Thursday, April 14, 2022

Angie's Playground at Manion Park, Florissant




Location:  15 Manion Park Dr, Florissant, MO 63031

Website: http://www.florissantmo.com/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=24

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

This playground was built in early 2022 by Unlimited Play. It's nothing short of amazing. The playground has a floral theme and is bright and fun. There are 2 ADA swings, an expression swing, 2 sling swings, and a baby swing. There is a play structure for kids under 5 and it contains slides, rolley slide, maze boards, and stepping stones. 



  Old playground





















Horseshoes game






Musical equipment


Webbed spinning tower


Merry-go-round






Saucer swing


Rolley slide







The parking lot, covered pavilion, and restroom building are right next to the playground, making it perfect for parties and gatherings. Also the playground is mostly enclosed with a fence and has shade over some of the benches. 

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Laurel Park Pool, St. Peters



Location: 181 Driftwood Lane, St. Peters, MO 63376

Amenities: Splash pad, diving board, lap lanes

Website: http://www.stpetersmo.net/st-peters-outdoor-pools.aspx#Laurel

satellite view of the facility from google maps

The swimming pool is located in Laurel Park. The pool features a large shallow water area, a splash pad, a 1-meter diving board, a large sunbathing area, and two dedicated 25-meter lap lanes. A concession stand is available for light snacks and cool soft drinks.

Anyone can swim here, nonresidents just pay a higher fee.



This was the old kiddie pool


New splash pad


Unfortunately, this pool is older and sometimes experiences mechanical issues. The Cove at St. Peters is their new pool and they're directing people to swim there when that occurs.






Photo from their website