About This Playground
🌳 Kirkwood Park Playground is a beloved community space located within the larger Kirkwood Park in Kirkwood, Missouri. This well-maintained playground offers multiple play areas for different age groups, surrounded by beautiful green spaces and various recreational amenities.
Visitor Experience: Kirkwood Park Playground consistently receives excellent reviews from local families and visitors. Parents appreciate the variety of play equipment, cleanliness, and ample shade. Many reviewers mention it as one of the best playgrounds in the St. Louis area.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
Playground Dr, Kirkwood, MO 63122, USA
Phone
(314) 822-5855
+1 314-822-5855
Coordinates
38.58249, -90.4189
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
The playground features separate areas for toddlers (2-5 years) and older children (5-12 years), making it suitable for a wide range of ages.
Equipment Available
Modern play structures including multiple slides, climbing walls, swings (including accessible swings), spinners, musical play elements, balance beams, and interactive panels.
Shaded Areas
Numerous mature trees provide natural shade throughout the playground area, and some play structures have built-in shade canopies.
Seating For Parents
Plenty of benches positioned around the playground perimeter, plus picnic tables and grassy areas for adults to supervise children.
Restroom Availability
Clean, well-maintained restroom facilities are available near the playground area.
Drinking Fountains
Multiple drinking fountains are located throughout the park, including water bottle filling stations.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
The playground is not completely fenced but has natural boundaries and is set back from roads and parking areas.
Surface Material
Safety-rated mulch throughout most of the playground with some rubberized surfaces in high-impact areas.
Ada Accessibility
The playground includes accessible pathways, ramps to play structures, and specialized equipment like accessible swings to accommodate children of all abilities.
Cleanliness Maintenance
The playground is exceptionally well-maintained with regular cleaning and equipment inspections by park staff.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Large, free parking lots are available with easy access to the playground area.
Pet Policy
Dogs are allowed in the park on leashes but are not permitted within the playground area itself.
Bike Racks
Several bike racks are positioned near the playground entrance.
Nearby Food Options
Picnic pavilions are available for reservation, and the park is a short distance from Kirkwood's downtown restaurants. Visitors often bring picnics to enjoy in designated areas.
Sports Areas
The larger Kirkwood Park features tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, and an aquatic center.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
A 1-mile paved walking path circles the park, connecting the playground to other park amenities.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
Many visitors share photos of their children enjoying the playground on social media and review sites, showcasing the variety of equipment and beautiful setting.
Recent Reviews
Recent visitors praise the playground's cleanliness, variety of play options, and the overall park atmosphere.
Crowd Levels
Busiest on weekends and summer mornings, with moderate use on weekday afternoons. Early mornings and weekdays during school hours offer quieter experiences.
Special Events
The park hosts community events throughout the year, including summer concerts, holiday celebrations, and occasional family-oriented activities.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
Free admission to the playground and park.
Space For Groups
The playground area can accommodate multiple families, with nearby pavilions available for reservation for larger gatherings.
Nature Connection
The playground is integrated into the natural landscape with mature trees, grassy areas, and native landscaping throughout.
Noise Level
Moderate noise levels from playing children, but the spacious setting prevents it from becoming overwhelming.
Aesthetic Design
The playground features modern equipment in natural colors that blend well with the park setting. The design encourages creative play and physical activity.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Regular patrols by Kirkwood Park Rangers and local police ensure a safe environment.
Rules Restrictions
Standard playground rules apply, including adult supervision requirements, no glass containers, proper use of equipment, and age-appropriate play areas.
First Aid Availability
Park staff are trained in basic first aid, with full emergency services a quick response away from the central Kirkwood location.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
The playground serves as a gathering spot for community playgroups, mommy-and-me meetups, and informal neighborhood gatherings.
Social Interaction
The layout encourages cooperative play and social interaction between children, with multiple children able to use most structures simultaneously.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
The park uses environmentally friendly maintenance practices, including limited pesticide use and native plantings.
Renewable Energy
Some park facilities utilize solar power, though the playground itself is unpowered.
Walkability Bike Access
The park is accessible via sidewalks from nearby neighborhoods and has bike lanes connecting to the broader Kirkwood community.
Reviews
Taylor
a month ago
Kirkwood parks and rec do a great job. Here are some photo's I took recently
View on GoogleChristian Ethridge
5 years ago
The pinnacle of the St. Louis suburban experience. So close to St. Louis, yet so far. Slightly less imaginitive or creative, and a bit more stuck up than Webster. Its like Ladue on a budget. Visit Kirkwood!
View on GoogleJay Fries
3 years ago
Great double playground - one for the little kids, a bigger one for 6+. Rock climbing feature, slides, swings, sandboxes, etc. Only a few spectator benches are facing the playgrounds though. Several benches are setup in a circle area between the two playgrounds with limited views to the kids, making them sort of out of place. Why sit behind a row of bushes, with your back to the playground and you can't see your kids?
View on GoogleSydney Burgner
3 years ago
We LOVE this park! It has amazing play areas l, and the splash pad water feature is just enough for a hot day! The toddler play area has a fun play structure and has imaginative play areas. There is also a sand box and sand table for the kids to dig and play in. The foot rinser is seldom on, so bring your baby powder to remove sand. The “big kid” area is quite large and the kids LOVE it. There is one of those large boulder climbers in the center as well. The splash pad area has a pretty plentiful umbrella fountain. It is just enough for the kids to have fun and cool off. The pond area is a fun plce to walk around and discover nature. Overall, this park is definitely a favorite for us!
View on GoogleJanet Keller
3 years ago
Splash pad, 2 playgrounds (the one for older kids is accessible), a sand pit and sand table near the smaller playground (which is fully shades, which was a nice surprise!) Plenty of swings at each playground and there's a concession stand with indoor restrooms, too.
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