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: 152 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.

Schneider/Kiwanis Park, St. Charles

Location: 3596 Elm Point Rd, St. Charles, MO 63301

Website: http://www.stcharlesparks.com/park/schneiderkiwanis-park/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood Chips

This is a small playground. There are 2 baby swings and 2 sling swings, and one play structure. It had 2 slides, a bridge, a tic tac toe board, and some monkey bars. There is no shade and no benches to sit on except the ones at the pavilion.

 restroom building

 small pavilion

Sand volleyball court