Thursday, October 2, 2025

West End Park, Wood River, IL



Location: 600 Walcott St., Wood River, IL 62095

Website: https://woodriver.org/government/services/parks-recreation/public-parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This is a small play structure that has a rock wall, 2 slides, a pretend window, a rolling log, a steering wheel, and some monkey bars. There are 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings.  


Covered pavilion











Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Wood River Skate Park, Wood River, IL



Location: 2551 Rock Hill Rd., Wood River, IL 62095

Website: https://woodriver.org/government/services/parks-recreation/public-parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Poured rubber

This park is 43 acres that contains two lighted regulation soccer fields, one unlighted practice soccer field, a walking path, a playground, a skateboard park, ample parking, a concession stand, stadium bleachers to view the playing fields, and a picnic shelter.  The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. 



There are 4 sling wings, 1 ADA swing, and 1 baby swing.



The play structure has a little rock wall, drums, slides, a tic-tac-toe board, a steering wheel, a bridge, and monkey bars. 











The skate park is over the hill from the playground. It features three 4-foot ramps, one 3-foot ramp, a launch ramp, pump hips, rails, a spine, and a mini half-pipe.





Restrooms


Tuesday, September 30, 2025

East End Park, Wood River, IL







Location: 14th St., Wood River, IL 62095

Website: https://woodriver.org/government/services/parks-recreation/public-parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This park is small and is adjacent to the City Garage on 14th Street.  It has a lighted ball field, playground, picnic tables, pickleball courts, and a shelter house with restrooms. There are 3 sling swings, 1 baby swing, a rock wall, a tunnel, a couple of slides, a tic-tac-toe board, and bars and poles.

It is a real shame someone spray-painted graffiti on it. 









 Pavilion



Restroom building

Monday, September 29, 2025

Brushy Grove Park, Wood River, IL





Location: 1705 Miland St., Wood River, IL 62095 

Website: https://woodriver.org/government/services/parks-recreation/public-parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips


This is a small neighborhood park with just a playground and a few picnic tables. There are no restrooms, but there's lots of street parking and room to run around. 




The play structure has a rock wall, slides, some floating steps, and a chain climber.


There are 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings. 







Basketball court





Sunday, September 28, 2025

Roy Bail Park, New Haven



Location: 101-299 Park Dr., New Haven, MO 63068

Website: https://www.newhavenmo.org/c/-/?p=recreation.html

Playground Ground Cover: Rubber mats


This is a pretty small playground, but it is close to a large covered pavilion. It just has slides and monkey bars. I tried to find out who Roy Bail is but I couldn't find anything online. 


2 sling swings


Restroom building