St. Louis Parks and Playgrounds

Use this guide to find parks and playgrounds in St. Louis where parents and kids can play and spend time outside together. Browse practical details to help you choose a place for your next outing.

Parks and playgrounds

  1. Play + paths + attractionsForest ParkForest Park · playgrounds, trails, lakes, picnic areas, sports facilities, and civic attractions
  2. Play + lakes + sportsCarondelet ParkCarondelet · playground, lakes, trails, courts, ball fields, pavilions, and recreation complex
  3. Play + pool + sportsFairground ParkFairground · playground, seasonal pool, athletic fields, courts, and paths
  4. Play + lake + recreationO'Fallon ParkO'Fallon · playground, lake, recreation center, sports fields, courts, and picnic areas
  5. Play + lakes + pathsWillmore ParkSt. Louis Hills · playgrounds, lakes, paths, picnic areas, courts, fields, and dog park
  6. Play + lake + garden pathsLafayette ParkLafayette Square · playground, lake, garden paths, pavilion, and open lawns
  7. Play + courts + pathsFrancis ParkSt. Louis Hills · playground, walking paths, tennis and pickleball courts, fields, and garden space
  8. Play + sports + picnicSublette ParkThe Hill · playground, courts, ball fields, walking path, pavilion, and picnic areas
  9. Play + pool + recreationMarquette ParkDutchtown · playground, seasonal pool, recreation center, courts, fields, and paths
  10. Play + splash + courtsTilles ParkTower Grove South · playground, spray feature, courts, field, and picnic space
  11. Play + sports + recreationBuder ParkThe Gate District · playground, basketball and volleyball courts, softball field, and recreation center
  12. Play + fitness + pathChouteau ParkForest Park Southeast · playground, basketball court, fitness equipment, paved path, and multipurpose field
  13. Outdoor art + natureLaumeier Sculpture ParkSappington, Missouri · 16 miles from the Gateway Arch · Free outdoor sculpture park with trails, lawns, gardens, and more than 70 large-scale works

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