Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Bangert Park, Florissant





Location: 275 S. New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO 63031


Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips & poured rubber

There are 2 playgrounds here. The first is visible from New Florissant Rd and the second is behind the library. From their website:

"Bangert’s long-time signature feature is a Sherman tank that can be seen from Florissant Rd. Bangert is the oldest park in Florissant covering 13 acres. Its amenities include a competition-style outdoor swimming pool with a concession stand, 2 pavilions with electricity and playgrounds available for rent, pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court, and newly renovated horseshoe courts. Bangert is a great park for gatherings, family outings, and exercise and a perfect spot for those warm summer days with trees and the pool to keep you cool."
 
My kids loved the tank! There was sand all around it, which they also enjoyed. The playground is small, it has a xylophone, 2 baby swings, 2 sling swings, an ADA swing, several slides, and a tunnel.  




You can see the sand volleyball court behind the swings. There is an ADA swing, and 2 sling swings.





Horseshoes







There are 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings


 





The following photos are of the second playground behind the library. 




Restroom building


The following 2 playgrounds are behind the library. One is newer and one is older.  There is also a pavilion here with a grill. 



This older playground has 2 slides and monkey bars. 






This newer playground has slides, a 2 story tower, a hammock, a bubble window, activity boards, steering wheels, and a tic-tac-toe board.










Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Charles J. Evola Park, Charlack





Location: 8537 Forest Ave., Charlack, MO 63114

Website: https://www.cityofcharlack.gov/parks

Playground Ground Cover: Astroturf and rubber chips

This used to be the city park but they renamed it in honor of a long-time public works director who died from cancer. The playground was completely replaced in late 2024. The pavilion has 12 tables and is next to the playground and restroom building.





The plays tructure has slides, a maze board, stepping stones, and lots of bars and poles for climbing. 







Love this new bridge that goes across the creek to the upper part of the park. 





This playground has a boulder you can climb on and some notched logs.