Pontiac Square Park, Soulard

Location: Bounded by Ann Ave, S. 9th St, Shenandoah Ave, and S. 10th St., St. Louis, MO 63104

Website: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm?parkID=6&parkName=Pontiac

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

This playground is surrounded by gorgeous gardens. You can tell the residents of this neighborhood take amazing care of this park. The playground has 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings. There are 2 play structures, one for big kids and one for littles. The smaller one has a bridge, a couple slides, and some bars and poles. The larger one has several slides, a bubble window, a tic tac toe board, a bridge, and lots of bars and poles. The playground is in great condition and the spray pole stays on all the time too. Everything was clean and I didn't see any trash. Unfortunately I didn't see any restrooms.

Rock Pointe Park, Hazelwood

Location: 1572 Villa Rosa Ln, Hazelwood, MO 63042

Website: http://www.hazelwoodmo.org/services/parks

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

This is a pocket park in a residential neighborhood. There is some shade on this playground which is always welcome. There are 2 baby swings, 2 sling swings, and some rocking horses.  There are 2 play structures and a small covered pavilion but no restrooms. The structures have slides, bars, and poles. They look to be best for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tiny creek

 Big field to run around in. 

There is a basketball court right next to the playground

Aubuchon Park, Hazelwood

Location: 35 Flamingo Dr, Hazelwood, MO 63042

Website: http://www.hazelwoodmo.org/services/parks

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

This is a good sized park. Amenities include athletic fields, comfort station, horseshoes, multi-use court, pavilion, playground, lighted tennis courts, mile walking/jogging path, and picnic site.

There are 2 play structures, one for kids under 5 and one for kids over 5. The small one has 2 slides, a tunnel, and some bars to climb on. There are 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings, and a pretend area also. The larger structure has a tall slide, tunnel, tic tac toe board, maze board, bars, and poles, and stepping stones that connect the two structures.

 Restroom building

Birchwood Park, Hazelwood

 Location: 202 Connolly Dr, Hazelwood, MO 63135

Website: http://www.hazelwoodmo.org/services/parks

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

This playground is tiny and has seen better days. The only thing here is one picnic bench and one play structure. The structure has 2 slides, a tic tac toe board, a rock wall, and some bars.

Webster Rec Plex Open Play, Webster Groves

Location: 33 E. Glendale Rd., Webster Groves, MO 63119

Website:  http://www.webstergroves.org/119/Recreation-Complex

The Rec Plex/ Community Center in Webster is a great facility. They have a pool, ice rink, tennis courts, playground, and more. During the school year they offer a nice open play. It's best suited for toddlers, I don't know if many preschoolers would enjoy it. I took my 3 year old daughter and she said it was for babies LOL. But the babies seemed to love it!

When you enter the building the person at the front desk will check you in and direct you to the gym. It costs $5 for non-members and $3 for members and residents of the district. It's usually on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30- 11:30 but check with them before going because some semesters they change it up (314-963-5300 ext 4).

They have 2 people that run it, one is a retired preschool teacher and one is a young girl getting her teaching degree. They set up different activities for the kids and they can participate or do free play. Or they can run around like crazy people and then hopefully take a good nap :)

 Passing the ball around in a circle.

 Try to get the ball in the goal

Roll down the mats doing somersaults

 Hop on the colored papers

Bowling

 Try to throw the ball into the bucket

 Everyone's favorite...the parachute

They also had balls, scooters, and other things to play with. She sang some songs and guided play which was nice. Some kids don't want to be guided and just want to do their own thing and that's ok too. It's a nice indoor option to have to burn some energy.