Friday, May 13, 2022

Indoor Pool at St. Peter's Rec Plex

Photo credit to St. Peters Spirit


Location: 5200 Mexico Rd, St Peters, MO 63376      636-939-2386

Website: https://www.stpetersmo.net/st-peters-rec-plex.aspx

From the website: "You can enjoy the St. Peters Rec-Plex even if you're not a Rec-Plex member. We're open to daily admission. Enjoy an active day of swimming, ice skating, basketball and more ... all for less than it costs to go sit at the movie theater. Families regularly enjoy our 3,300-square-foot leisure pool with its 130-foot waterslide, water play features, current channel and vortex. Or, come during one of the Rec-Plex's regularly scheduled public ice skating sessions. We also offer the Finish Line cafe and arcade (which can be accessed without paying admission to the Rec-Plex)".

The Natatorium includes:
  • Diving (10-meter tower, 1- and 3-meter springboards)
  • 50-meter heated competition swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Adjustable depth hydraulic pool floor
  • Movable bulkhead
  • Spectator seating for events
  • 3,300-sq.-ft. heated family leisure pool
  • 130-foot waterslide- (must be 48 inches)
  • water play features
  • current channel
  • zero-entry for easy access
  • Lifeguards on duty at all times.






Zero-entry toddler area with water sprayers




 This is the cafe area. You can look down at the pool from those windows


Next to the cafe is the arcade area




Open-style party room next to the arcade









 The pool isn't large but it was comfortable and my kids loved swimming there. One thing happened that was kind of strange. A bunch of kids were playing with pool noodles.  My friend's daughter went over there to get one and the lifeguard told her no. I asked him why and he said they are for adult aerobics. I said but there's no sign on it and everyone else has them out. He said he is sorry that he's asked management to put a sign on the bin and he understands that it's confusing but those are the rules. She was upset about that and my daughter (who is almost 6) was too short for the slide so she was bummed about that. Otherwise, though it's a very nice facility.







Wednesday, May 11, 2022

We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym- Fenton



Location: 2075 Bentley Plaza Dr, Fenton, MO 63026

Website: http://www.werockthespectrumfentonmo.com/

This gym is awesome! They offer $15 open play for 2 hrs. Adults do not pay anything. They offer frequent play memberships as well. They don't have set open gym times, anytime they are open for business you can come in and play, no appointment necessary. My daughter liked everything but I think the zipline was her favorite activity. This place is specially designed for kids with sensory issues but anyone is welcome. It's for kids of all ages and abilities and they even have drop in service available but call the owner to discuss the details.

When you come in they have you sign a liability waiver, they add you into their computer (one time thing) and then you're ready to play. It's not a large place so it's easy to keep an eye on the kids. They have 2 restrooms and a quiet room. They have a snack/craft area, train table, a kitchen, dress up area, and other random toys as well. 

They had a large selection of Melissa and Doug products for sale also. We're driving to Florida soon so the glitter sticker books caught my eye and they were only $4.99 each!

Also, they use a company called UV Lite and Steam to completely disinfect everything on a regular basis. I love knowing they do this to kill viruses and bacteria on the equipment!!!

The ten specialized pieces of sensory equipment are:
  • Zip Line
  • Zip Box with Slide
  • Crash Pit
  • Trampoline
  • Tunnel
  • Carpet Swing
  • Hammock Swing
  • Climbing Structures
  • Bolster Swing
  • Swivel Rotators with Webbing
Someone mentioned that if they book a birthday party there on a weekend they shut the entire place down, so I would be safe and call on the weekend to make sure they will be open.
















 A quiet room! Very low light in there and a nice chair and ottoman to relax and take a breather for anyone who gets overwhelmed.


 dress up area


 The carpet swing was a huge hit








 Reading nook



Arts and Crafts supplies




 Merchandise area



















Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Merwin Park, Highland IL



Location: 1320 28th St., Highland, IL 62249

Website: https://www.highlandil.gov/business_detail_T18_R41.php

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber


This is a small playground in a residential area. It has 2 sling swings, an old-school metal slide, a webbed climber, and a small play structure.  The structure has 2 slides and a chain climber. There is a basketball hoop and a picnic bench but no restrooms.