Anne O' C. Albrecht Nature Playscape | Forest Park
Families can explore nine themed activity areas connected by boardwalks and paths at this 17-acre experiential play scape. The Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape is located between the World's Fair Pavilion and the Jewel Box in Forest Park.
Boundless Playground at Township Park | Edwardsville
Kids can climb through a custom-made tree house and play under shade umbrellas at Boundless Playground in Township Park. The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Junior Service Club opened the playground with help from community volunteers. Township Park is located at 6368 Center Grove Rd., Edwardsville, IL.
Brentwood Park | Brentwood
Scheduled to open April 6, the new 3-acre destination playground at Brentwood Park is designed to connect play with the natural landscape, providing an interactive, inclusive experience that changes with the seasons. Amenities include swings, hillside slides, two large net climbers, a water play area, an adventure fort, and a side-by-side zip line extending 110 feet. Brentwood Park is located at 2924 Brazeau Ave., Brentwood, MO.
City Hall Park | Dardenne Prairie
Older children and even tweens will enjoy climbing tree branches, sliding down tree trunks, navigating an obstacle course and putting their balance to the test on a campfire tight rope. Younger children can crawl through an acorn and brave the bear bridge. City Hall Park's playground, reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest, is located at 2032 Hanley Road, Dardenne, MO. Note that the main play structure is tall, making it better suited for older children.
Dennis and Judith Jones Variety Wonderland in Forest Park | St. Louis
For fully accessible fun, visit Variety Wonderland in Forest Park. This half-acre playground underwent significant updates in 2021. Variety Wonderland is located at the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO.
Jake's Field of Dreams in Heartland Park | Wentzville
Jake's Field of Dreams, an Unlimited Play inclusive playground, is sure to be a hit with baseball fans. Modeled after Cardinals Stadium, the playground also features football zip lines, a spinning play feature and other sports-themed play equipment. The fully accessible playground is designed to remove physical and social barriers so that children of all abilities can play together. Heartland Park is located at 100 William Dierberg Dr., Wentzville, MO.
Faust Park | Chesterfield
Kids can swing, slide, ride a purple dinosaur and conquer the climbing wall, then take a spin on the carousel, explore a historic village and experience the wonder of the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, all at this unique park. Faust Park is located at 15025 Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO.
Indian Camp Creek Park | Foristell
If you need a little serenity, escape to Indian Camp Creek Park, which debuted a new eco-themed playground next to the park's Lakeside Pavilion in December 2021. Bring a life jacket and water shoes to explore the creek while you're there. Indian Camp Creek is located at 2679 Dietrich Road, Foristell, MO.
Little builders will dig playing in the sand at Kirkwood Park, located at 111 S. Geyer Road in Kirkwood. The park includes a playground for older children as well as a shady play area with sand and water features for younger kids.
Shaw Park Treetop Playground | Clayton
For play time worthy of Robin Hood, visit Treetop Playground, an accessible playground that features a tree house theme complete with a tree trunk slide, a climb-through tree and a clubhouse. Shaw Park is located at 27 S. Brentwood Blvd., Clayton, MO.
Towne Park | Foristell
Featuring a certified nature explore classroom, Towne Park is a unique park combining nature-based learning and play. Children can explore a forest-themed playground and a nature playground featuring sand, water, digging, balancing and building. Towne Park is located at 101 Towne Park Dr., Foristell, MO.
Veterans Tribute Park | St. Charles
Veterans Tribute Park includes a unique boardwalk with a built-in hammock, where kids can relax and enjoy trees swaying overhead and a view of the park's lake below. The park also offers a nature-themed playground built into a hillside, chimes, a water play area and more. Veterans Tribute Park is located at 1031 Kisker Rd., St. Charles, MO.
Zachary's Playground | Lake Saint Louis
Find swashbuckling fun at Unlimited Play's Zachary's Playground. At this accessible park, kids of all abilities can seize a castle and take the helm of a ship, all on a padded play surface. Zachary's Playground is located at 8392 Orf Rd., Lake Saint Louis, MO.
Editorial Assistant Tyne Benesek contributed to this article.
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