A.B. Green Athletic Complex, Richmond Heights

Location: 7875 Dale Ave., Richmond Heights, MO 63117

Website:  https://www.richmondheights.org/departments/parks___recreation_cooperative/facilities___parks/parks/index.php

Playground Ground Cover: Astroturf

The park includes two basketball courts, two tennis courts, a playground, restrooms, a pavilion, and a lighted multipurpose soccer/baseball/softball field. This first building houses the restrooms/comfort station/concession stand. The playground was redone in early 2023 with a new astroturf floor. 

The playground is enclosed with a fence which is great if you have a little runner!

The new play structure is very climbable with lots of twisted netting.

3 story climbing tower

Saucer swing

Basketball courts are adjacent to the playground and the restrooms are beyond that. Fields are off to the left.

Chouteau Park, St. Louis City

Location: Corner of Chouteau and Tower Grove Aves., St. Louis, MO 63110

Website: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm?parkID=109&parkName=Chouteau+Park

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber 

This is the city's newest park.  It's in between the Central West End and Forest Park Southeast neighborhoods in the area more commonly known as the Grove. The land was dedicated in 2008 after the Laclede Gas Gasometer was torn down. The playground and fitness trail were completed sometime after 2014.  

There are 2 sling swings, a baby swing, and an expression swing.

Private dog park

The playground equipment is great! There are lots of things to climb on and there are several slides. 

There are floating steps, a rock wall, 

Fitness equipment is set up along the trail around the park. The park is 2.8 acres in total but I'm not sure how long the trail is. 

Cool mound to climb.

Basketball court

There is lots of street parking but no restrooms so plan accordingly. The original drawings included a splash pad and cafe so hopefully, those will be coming in the future!

Trolley Park, Maplewood

 

Location: 7768 Weaver Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143

Website:  https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/government/departments/maplewood_local_parks___amenities.php

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber (with a big area of pea gravel next to the playground)

The only thing here is one play structure, one bench, and a big open field. There are monkey bars, a slide, a zip line, a balance beam, 2 rocking horses, and a big pit of rocks. My kids love playing in those rocks!

 

Irv Zeid Citizens Park, Olivette

Location: 9100 Old Bonhomme Rd, Olivette, MO 63132

Website: http://www.olivetteparksandrec.com/irv-zeid-citizens-park.html

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

AMENITIES:

• dog park
• BBQs
• drinking fountain
• pavilion
• picnic tables
• multi-use fields
• playground
• restrooms (open April-November)
• volleyball

This playground feels like it's tucked in the woods. It is partly shaded and was redone in late 2022. 

Old playground

The new equipment is all wood and nature themed. 

There are lots of wooden beams to climb on, netted climbers, and a spinning saucer.

 

Cute little tree house

There is a large covered pavilion by the playground and there is a restroom building in the background.