St. Louis is a treasure trove of parks and playgrounds! There are an endless array of options for children of all ages to enjoy! Duck feeding, inclusive playgrounds, walking trails, water features, and more… this guide has it all! Not to mention, we’ve got pro tips from local moms themselves who know these parks well. We hope this helps you get out and explore St. Louis!
Shaw Park
Let’s visit another park… Shaw Park in Clayton! Here’s the scoop:
- Splash pad
- Fenced-in play area
- Play structures for all ages
- Covered pavilion for a picnic and bathroom with a changing table
- Sensory garden
- Nestled in the heart of Clayton, we love all the local shops and eateries you can visit before or after park time!
Happy hour at Five Star Burgers is one of the best deals in town and so family friendly!
Planning some morning playtime? Stop for a crepe from The Creperie or take coffee to go from Northwest Coffee! Or why not pre-park brunch at Half and Half?
Tag us if you go! Where should we venture to next?
Highland Park
Tilles Park
We all know this park for hosting Winter Wonderland every holiday season, but families enjoy this park year round! It has two playgrounds, a spray fountain play area, tennis courts, fishing, and trails! This park has plenty of restroom areas, and lots of trees provide shade in the heat of the summer.
Oakhaven Park
This perfectly picturesque park in Rock Hill has something for everyone – including the perfect IG photo of your littles.
Make it a day outing! Start with a cup of coffee from the nearby Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. After some playtime grab lunch at Katie’s Pizza!
Oak Knoll Park
Oak Knoll Park is one of our favorite local parks with lots of options for play and exploration!
Here’s what we love the most:
- The fountain and pond where you can spy turtles out on the rocks!
- A beautiful walking path that leads to a hidden and picturesque sunken garden.
- A fully fenced in, woodland-themed playground. The bathroom is a solid 5 minute walk from the playground, so take note of that if you have multiple children to supervise.
- A great picnic area next to the playground where you can enjoy lunch outdoors!
We give this park two solid thumbs up and this is the perfect time of year to explore it!
Oak Tree Park
Oak Tree Park is a hidden gem! This playground is suitable for tiny toddlers up to age 12. It’s has a substantial pavilion with bathrooms, drinking fountains and picnic tables.
In the summer it can get pretty hot because of a lack of shade cover but in the colder months it’s just perfect on a sunny day!
We love the paved trail perfect for walking, scootering or biking.
Fillmore Park
Fillmore Park in Kirkwood is a bit of a hidden gem. It’s just a short walk from the Magic House. The ground is made from artificial turf so no worrying about muddy boots! There is very little shade cover which makes it a great park for the colder months. We love the covered pavilion and picnic tables as it’s a great space for having a snack or hosting a birthday party. There are no restrooms so plan accordingly!
Kirkwood Park
Kirkwood Park is a short walk from downtown Kirkwood. The playground is designed for children ages 2-12. It’s surrounded by baseball fields, tennis courts, an amphitheater and Walker Lake! In the summer we love that you can grab a cold treat at Tropical Moose!
Larson Park
How fun! A bug-themed playground! Complete with swings, two play areas for varying ages, and a rock wall! There is plenty of shade on this playground to keep kids cool.
Larson Park also has ballfields, tennis courts, trails, a creek, and a fire pit.
There’s something for everyone here!
Deer Creek Park
Deer Creek Park is also known as “Rocket Park” for its unique play structure. The colorful playground is shaped like a giant rocket, complete with slides of various heights. You’ll also find a variety of swings and a rock wall. The play surface is pea gravel, and kids can scoop, dig, and play in it!
This park also offers lighted soccer and baseball fields, and an unlit softball field.
Stacy Park
Stacy Park, located in Olivette, is a favorite of ours as an all-inclusive, accessible playground with play structures for all ages AND a completely enclosed toddler playground! There’s a large pavilion for gatherings, in addition to lots of space for picnics. Take note the restroom is a bit far from the playgrounds.
Irv Zeid Citizen's Park
We had so much fun exploring the new playground at Irv Zeid Citizen’s Park in Olivette!
If you have a climber, a kid that loves obstacle courses and balancing- this is a must visit!
This park was completed in December of 2022 and is so fun! The bathrooms were not open yet and according to the Olivette Parks and Rec, it looks like they won’t be until April so plan accordingly!
There is a LARGE shaded pavilion with BBQ’s which would make for an excellent gathering of friends and family.
Check out this fun and unique playground!
Taylor Park
In the Old Town neighborhood in Clayton, you’ll find Taylor Park. Colorful gardens and a gazebo add to the charm of this neighborhood gem. With plenty of shade, you’ll want to pack a picnic and spend the afternoon.
A large, open grassy area is the site to games and free play.
The playground offers swing, slides, and climbing areas. The play area is mostly enclosed by fencing.
DeMun Park
Kids of all ages can play at De Man park. It offers two play areas, one for smaller kids, and the other for kids up to age 12. While this park is in a business section of the neighborhood, it is surrounded by a fence with a gate to keep kids safe from traffic.
There are shaded benches, and a small paved trail for walking or riding bikes and scooters.
