Playground Fun and Walk at City Hall Park

You can have fun with the kids at a large playground or take a short walk at City Hall Park in Dardenne, Prairie, Mo.

Playground area
Playground area

Playground

Before starting the walk, my son enjoyed the playground. The larger one is for 6-12-year-olds and includes a tower with several slides coming out of it and a climbing wall along it. 

Closeup of the barbell-like structures. Main blog photo has an overview of the ladder and this structure.
Closeup of the barbell-like structures. Main blog photo has an overview of the ladder and this structure.

By the tower is a rope ladder with brown and yellow barbell-like structures on which to climb.

Metal structures
Metal structures

On the right is a metal climbing structure with more rope swings.

Plastic rocks to play on.
Plastic rocks to play on.
Crossing on two ropes
Crossing on two ropes

Then there’s another area with some plastic rocks to climb around, two of which have ropes attached. Nearby, there are swings.

Younger kids play area
Younger kids play area
Bear walkway
Bear walkway

A second, smaller playground is designated for younger kids. It features a boardwalk with stairs, slides, and bear-shaped structures.

At the front is a spray area for the kids in summer.

Concession stand
Concession stand

By Concession Stand

Next, I went by the concession stand, which was closed. There are also restrooms located here.

Baseball statue
Baseball statue

The Walk

Then, from the concession stand, I headed to the left on the trail that leads to the baseball field.

Pickleball courts
Pickleball courts

I passed by pickleball courts before reaching a large patio next to the baseball field, which featured a statue of a kid up to bat.

Gazebo
Gazebo

Then, I headed downstairs to a green-roofed gazebo that appeared to be surrounded by water in the summer months.

Finally, I finished this loop walk back by the parking and playground area.

My son playing on a spinner at the playground.
My son playing on a spinner at the playground.

Final Thoughts

The walk was .5 miles with only 7 feet of elevation gain. This is a nice short walk and a fun place if you have your child with you for time on the playground. It is stroller-friendly. It would be nice to be here when the concession stand is open for snacks and food for the kid.

DETAILS

Drive: Take Interstate 64 north to exit 6 for Winghaven Boulevard, then make a left onto Technology Drive. Next, make a right onto Post Road, which becomes Hanley Road. Look for Dardenne Prairie City Hall on the right; the park entrance road is located north of it before you cross Missouri Highway 364.

Hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Daily

Address: 2032 Hanley Rd, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368

MORE PLAYGROUND FUN IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY

Hawk Ridge Park Fun and Walk

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Westhoff Park Has a Bug’s Life Theme

In Westhoff Park, you can find a playground that has a “bug’s life” design with blue caterpillars and green centipedes. If you have a young kid, like my son Andrew, this is a whimsical play area to explore.

The park is in O’Fallon, Mo., north of Interstate 70 on TR Hughes Boulevard.

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