Sunday, June 5, 2022

Tiemeyer Park, St. Ann




Location: 3311 Ashby Rd, St. Ann, MO 63074

Website: http://www.stannmo.org/256/Parks

Playground Ground Cover: Astroturf and Wood Chips

This park is very nice and very well-kept. This is the largest park in St. Ann at 41 acres and has a ton of amenities including:
  • Amphitheater: One
  • Ball Diamonds: Two
  • Barbeque Grills: Six
  • Comfort Stations: Four
  • Horseshoe Pits: Four
  • Lakes: One
  • Mini Shelters: Two
  • Pavilions: Four
  • Playgrounds: Two
  • Roller Hockey Rink: One
  • Shower Rooms: Four
  • Swimming Pools: Two (one indoor one outdoor) (Currently under construction)
  • Tennis Courts: Two
  • Volleyball Courts: Two
  • Walking Trails: One

The 2 playgrounds are circled in red, and the pool is directly south of the eastern one. The eastern playground was redone in 2021. 


It has a huge covered pavilion with grills that are perfect for gatherings. It's right next to the playground, parking lot, and restrooms. 




My kids love these netted climbing towers


Awesome hill to roll down!



The large play structure has several slides, a bridge, a tunnel, a rock wall, and lots of bars and poles. 



Spinning seat


Modified merry go round


Cute covered area with drums, tic tac toe board, speakers, xylophone, and pretend window.













The swings are set back a little ways from the playground. They have an ADA swing, 3 sling swings, and 2 modified expression swings. 





The western playground is on wood chips and is next to this roller rink.





There are some stand-alone climbing bars


They could really use more mulch here. It's almost just dirt. 



There are 4 sling swings and 2 baby swings.



The grass is getting overgrown here


The play structure has lots of different slides, stepping stones, tunnels, pretend storefronts, bubble windows, bouncing steps, a balance beam, and tons of bars and poles.











Horseshoe pits













The lake and memorial area 


The amphitheater




Friday, June 3, 2022

Hellrung Park, Alton



Location: Central & 7th Ave., Alton, IL 62002

Website: https://www.riversandroutes.com/directory/hellrung-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This park has a great skatepark. It also has a playground and basketball courts. 
















The play structure is large and has a rock wall, monkey bars, a small tunnel, a rock wall, zip line, and lots of bars and poles. 




This 'log' bends in the middle when you jump on it. So fun!


There are 4 sling swings and 2 baby swings, Nice that they are shaded!









Cute alligator and hippo 






The baby play structure has some slides and a little bridge. 



I didn't see any restroom which is a shame!