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

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.*

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

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

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

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.

By Concession Stand

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

The Walk

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

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.

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.*

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

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