Yale Park, Maplewood

Location: 2104 Yale Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143

Website: https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/government/departments/maplewood_local_parks___amenities.php

Playground ground cover: Pea Gravel & Wood Chips

This playground is small but has nice equipment. There aren't any bathrooms which is a shame.  It was a very hot day when we went and there was little to no shade. It is gated however, which was very nice and there were plenty of benches. There are 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings. Very nice quiet neighborhood park.

There is pea gravel under the swings but mulch under the equipment. 

There are 2 diggers that kids can manipulate the mulch with.

Kellogg Park, Maplewood

Location:  Circle Dr. and West Point, Maplewood, MO 63143

Amenities: Playground, dog park

Website: https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/government/departments/maplewood_local_parks___amenities.php

Playground ground cover: Pea Gravel

This is a very small little playground perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. There is a restroom building and a small pavilion with a few picnic tables. There is lots of flat grass nearby to run on and the dog park is right across the field. There are 2 play structures mostly designed for climbing. 

View of the dog park across the street.

White Birch Park, Hazelwood

Location: 1186 Teson Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042

Amenities: 3 playgrounds, horseshoes, multi-use court, picnic pavilion, outdoor swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, mile walking/jogging path, Disc Golf and Skate Park

Website: http://www.hazelwoodmo.org/index.php/services/36.html

Playground ground cover: wood chips

White Birch Park has 3 separate playgrounds. The first one is next to the lower level of the Hazelwood civic center. It is a toddler playground with 3 small slides, a tic tac toe board, and a small bridge. There is a map of the United States painted next to the playground but it's seen better days. 

The second playground is located next to the pool. This playground is mainly for older kids and has several slides that are high off the ground and a glider handle. It has a rock wall, zipline, bouncing step, maze board, tunnel, bench, and lots of bars and poles. 

The third playground is located next to the pedestrian entrance to the park (from the adjoining neighborhood).  You can also reach it from a path leading away from the pool toward the neighborhood. It is an older play structure and good for toddlers, preschool and school-aged kids. It's not as tall as the previously discussed playground. It has some slides, a teeter totter, a pretend window, a steering wheel, 2 speakers, and lots of bars and poles. 

View of the previous playground in the background.

The skate park is near the entrance to the park across from the pool complex. There is no attendant on duty. Users are encouraged to wear helmets. Helmets may be rented from the Community Center for $1.00.