Don’t let the small size of Maplewood fool you – there’s a whole lot to do here!
Maplewood is a small community of only 1.5 square miles in mid-county St. Louis. It’s a part of the “tri-city” area, including Richmond Heights and Brentwood. That means that residents of each of these three small communities can take advantage of each other’s community services. This is a really great partnership for local families!
Even in a community of around 8,000, Maplewood has so much to do for families. It has 13 parks with something for all ages, including playgrounds, skate parks, dog parks, and community gardens. Maplewood was the Nation’s first green dining district, with many of the restaurants utilizing sustainable practices. It also hosts the SOL Food Farmers Market each Wednesday through October.
The most notable area in Maplewood is the downtown Manchester strip. This three-block row of local businesses is a part of the historic Route 66. Each day this strip is alive with visitors and families enjoying food, coffee, shopping, and yoga. This is why Small Business Saturday is such an important day to our community each year!
Ryan Hummert Park
2400 Sutton
This popular park spans 5 acres and is often full of families on any given day. The playground recently received a newly poured rubber flooring for improved fall safety. It also includes a softball field, open green space, pavilion, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and restrooms.
Sutton Loop Park
2815 Sutton
This open green space park is located on the corner of Sutton and Hazel. It includes a free community piano, pantry, restrooms, and a painted rock garden created by local children. The park is surrounded by coffee shops and other businesses, making it a popular place for families.
Deer Creek Park
3200 Laclede Station Rd
Lovingly referred to as “rocketship park” due to the main playground attraction. This park is the largest, spanning 11.1 acres with three pavilions, a soccer field, a baseball field, a softball field, a playground, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and restrooms on-site.
Kellogg Park
Circle Drive and West Point
This park is smaller at 1.15 acres but is unique as it has a dog park and community garden. It also includes a playground, pavilion, picnic tables, green space, and restrooms on-site.
Maplewood Roller Rink and Skate Park
2630 Bredell Ave
These facilities near the high school offer great activity spaces for older kids. The roller rink is ideal for roller skating/blading and has a professional style rink for roller hockey games. The skate park offers a variety of activities for different skill levels. This park is also located next to the Maplewood pool and library.
Maplewood Public Library
7550 Lohmeyer Ave
One of the oldest libraries in the St. Louis area. Maplewood residents can get a free library card, and St. Louis City and County residents also have access through their cooperative lending program.
Maplewood Family Aquatic Center
7550 Lohmeyer Ave
Pool passes are available to residents of Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Brentwood, and Rock Hill at a discounted rate. Non-residents can also get day or seasonal passes each summer.
Mauhaus Cat Cafe
3101 Sutton Blvd
This coffee shop and cafe supports Stray Haven Rescue. The coffee shop is separate if you just want to enjoy a drink while looking at the cats through the windows. For a small admission fee, families can enjoy their food and drinks in the cat lounge for 1 hour, interacting with and petting the cats. This is a great rainy day activity or for when the kids are off school.
Artists First
7190 Manchester Rd
This studio supports people with disabilities through various art programs. On Thursdays, they have an integrated youth open studio in which kids with and without disabilities collaborate to develop artistic and social skills.
Shock City School
2743 Sutton Blvd
This music studio offers the Kindermusik program as well as private music lessons and rock band ensembles who have opportunities to play community concerts.
For a small town, Maplewood has a huge variety of cultural festivities and annual events. Mark your calendars and be sure not to miss the fun!
Christmas Tree Walk
Kick’s off in CNB Bank Park – 7300 Manchester Road
Annual event held the first Friday in December.
Sweet Tooth Tour
Annual dessert crawl event in January.
Coffee Crawl
Sample coffee from local roasters!
Annual event in March
Stringfest
Annual music event in the spring.
Taste of Maplewood
Annual food festival event in the spring.
Art Outside
Bottleworks: 7260 Southwest Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63143
Annual art festival Memorial weekend
Let Them Eat Art
Annual Bastille Day event in July
Full Moon Festival
Annual event and chili cook-off in November
Small Business Saturday
Annual event the Saturday after Thanksgiving
If you’re hungry, Maplewood has you covered. From breakfast spots to delectable dessert eateries, there are so many options to fill your tummy all day long. Check out some of these favorites:
Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave
Acero
7266 Manchester Road
The Benevolent King
7268 Manchester Road
Tapped
7278 Manchester Road
Foundation Grounds
7298 Manchester Road
Asador del Sur
7322 Manchester Road
Boogaloo
7344 Manchester Road
The Crow’s Nest
7336 Manchester Road
The Post
7372 Manchester Road
La Cosecha Coffee Roasters / Great Harvest Bread Company
7360 Manchester Road
Elmwood
2704 Sutton Boulevard
Boardwalk Waffles
7376 Manchester Road
The Blue Duck
2661 Sutton Boulevard
Thai Table
7403 Manchester Road
Casa Maya
2726 Sutton Boulevard
Bolyard’s Meat and Provisions
2810 Sutton Boulevard
The Living Room
2808 Sutton Boulevard
C.Oliver Coffee + Flower Bar
7401 Hazel Avenue
Mauhaus Cat Cafe and Lounge
3101 Sutton Boulevard
I do love visiting Maplewood! I feel like it’s a happening place with so much to do in a smallish area.
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