Monday, February 3, 2020

Urban Fort, St. Louis City





Location: 1854 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104      314-376-4235

Website: https://www.urbanfortplay.com/

Urban Fort opened in January 2018.  The preferred ages are 0-7 years. 

From their website, "We provide a space that encourages our community to play, learn, and gather. Our amazing tree fort, slides, climbing walls, train tables, and playhouses allow your kiddos, aged 0-7, the freedom to create, discover, run, jump, and socialize while you enjoy a comfortable chair and a cup of coffee." Need a Latte? Or a delicious sandwich? Don’t worry! Our sister company, Gather Cafe, has you covered! Check out the menu. Order online or with our friendly staff at Urban Fort! Your meal will be delivered to you. Easy Peasy.

To go play, it's $10 for the first child and $6.50 for additional children. Infants 7-11 months are $4, under 6 months are free and adults are free. They also offer memberships and frequent visitor cards.

In addition to open play, they offer kid and adult classes, workshops, events, and parties. What a great addition to St. Louis!


(Photo from their website)






Big train table



Infant area












Board games 






Dress up area with stage and mirror



Kitchen area


Climbing wall and chalkboard upstairs



They please ask everyone to wear socks or shoes, but no bare feet.





They had me at beer and wine.


Yay for their newer fenced-in patio with a water feature! They're gonna add a sandbox also and have other outdoor activities.  It's a great addition to the venue.






Monday, January 20, 2020

South Side Park, Belleville IL



Location: 600 S. Sixth St., Belleville, IL 62220

Website: https://www.belleville.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Southside-Park-18

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber & Rubber Chips

Amenities: 

  • Barbecue Grills
  • Fishing Lake
  • Fitness Trail
  • Horseshoe Courts
  • Pavilion Rental
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground Equipment
  • Softball Diamonds

The playground here is great! It's themed like a pirate ship and it's huge. There are two play structures, one for big kids and one for little kids. The smaller one has slides, a chain climber, and various bars and poles.  There is a covered pavilion next to the playground and restrooms nearby.




There is one adaptive swing, one baby swing, and 2 sling swings.



The larger one has slides, ramps, chain climbers, steering wheels, pretend windows, fake cannons, and various bars and poles.





Lake stocked with fish.







Thursday, January 16, 2020

Hough Park, Belleville IL






Location: 417 N. Third St., Belleville, IL 62220

Website: https://www.belleville.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Hough-Park-9

Playground Ground Cover: Poured Rubber

Amenities:
  • Art Sculptures
  • Barbecue Grills
  • Fitness Trail
  • Horseshoe Courts
  • Multi-Purpose Fields
  • Pavilion Rental
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground Equipment





Restroom building


Large pavilion with electric 


There is one play structure with several slides, and lots of bars and poles.



There are 4 sling swings and 2 baby swings.