Monday, February 5, 2024

Bobwhite Park, Ellisville


Location: Parkdale Circle, Ellisville MO 63011

Amenities: playground, basketball court, covered picnic area

Website: http://www.ellisville.mo.us/199/Facility-Rentals-Parks-Trails

Playground ground cover: Poured rubber

Bobwhite Park is a small neighborhood park with a playground and a basketball court. The playground was renovated in early 2024. There's no shade or restrooms but there are fabric shades over some picnic benches.




Old playground



There are 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings



The play structure has stepping stones, a rock wall, slides, a spider web climber, a bridge, and a gear board. 











Maze board


Free-standing spinning chair




Saturday, January 13, 2024

The Heights Aquatic Center (indoor pool), Richmond Heights


Location: 8001 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Phone: (314) 645-1476

Amenities: Our newly renovated aquatic center has 4 25-yard lap lanes, lazy river, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a splash pad.

Website: https://www.richmondheights.org/departments/parks___recreation_cooperative/programs,_events,___services/aquatics_programs/index.php

The Heights Aquatic Center is a great indoor facility that was renovated in 2020. The children's area is large and shallow enough for toddlers. The Heights is open to both residents and non-residents.


Small lazy river


Hot tub- for ages 16 and up






The splash pad area is amazing with all kinds of manipulatives at the water table. 







Friday, December 29, 2023

Your Village, Chesterfield



Location: 82 Clarkson Wilson Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Websitehttps://www.yourvillagestl.com/play-village


Your village is a place that hopes to serve the community through play, community, support, education, and connection. The play village has a pretend market, doctor’s office, veterinarian, and cafe. Play Village offers a haven for children to unleash their creativity, make new friends, and utilize their imagination playground. They even have a safe space for your littlest ones to play. They are open Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Mondays are available for private group bookings. You can stay as long as you would like but they have three separate arrival times to allow for an even capacity throughout the session. Food and snacks are allowed in the play space. Coffee and kid-friendly snacks are also available for purchase within our space. Children should only eat snacks while seated. Clean shoes or grippy socks are required for safety. Play Village is tailored for children aged 0- 6 years. However, there are activities that slightly older children may enjoy including arts light table, magna tiles, etc. They also host parties here starting at $325.

Walk-ins are always welcome and they save extra spots just in case! However, they recommend that you call ahead to check availability. They recommend booking ahead to reserve your spot and completing the waiver ahead of time, so you are ready to play.

Babies up to 6 months old are free, babies 6 months to 1 year are $4, and kids 1 and up are $12 each.




















These photos are from the website because my photos were too crowded with people to post











With foam blocks, wooden toys, stacking rings, and indestructible books, your infant will love our "baby space!"