Carondelet Park Playground
4.6(60)4.6 out of 5 stars, 60 reviews St. Louis, MO
About Carondelet Park Playground
Carondelet Park Playground offers a well-equipped outdoor play experience suitable for a broad age range, fostering spontaneous social interaction among children. Its unique value includes dedicated areas for different age groups, a comfortable cushy surface, and the ability to play into the evening thanks to installed lighting.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with children spanning a wider age range (e.g., a toddler and an elementary schooler) due to segregated play areas.Playdates where parents want to relax on benches while children play.Evening outings for kids who enjoy playing after dusk.Parents looking for a venue that encourages spontaneous social interaction among children.Perfect for younger kids with a dedicated area of smaller equipment.
Why families love it
- Features a soft, cushy playground surface, making it comfortable for kids to play and potentially safer.
- Includes a dedicated area with smaller equipment specifically designed for younger kids, right next to the main play area.
- The larger play area is equipped with lights, allowing children to play until the sun goes down.
- Fosters spontaneous social play, with one reviewer noting the likelihood of kids playing football with strangers.
- Swings are a major hit with children, and there are parent-child swings available alongside regular swings.
- Cushy playground surface material.
Insider tips
- Be prepared for potential restroom closures, especially during non-peak seasons (e.g., early March); plan accordingly.
- Consider visiting in the evening to take advantage of the playground lights for extended play.
- Encourage spontaneous social interaction, as kids often engage in play with others they've just met (e.g., football).
Good to know before you go
- Relying solely on park restrooms being open, particularly outside of peak season.
- If you are expecting a very large, sprawling playground with vast open spaces for older children, as some feel the overall area could be larger for the diverse age groups present.
- Restrooms located nearby and throughout Carondelet Park may not always be open, particularly in early spring (e.g., March 5th) or off-season.
- One parent expressed a wish for the overall playground area to be bigger, as it accommodates 'all kinds of age groups' and can feel a bit constrained despite age-specific sections.
- Crowds
- Described as 'not crowded' by one reviewer, suggesting it's often a comfortable environment without excessive crowds.
- Value
- Free to use as it's a public park playground, offering excellent value for family entertainment.
- Food
- Not explicitly mentioned in reviews, but as a public outdoor park, outside food and drinks are generally permitted.
- Accessibility
- Features a 'nice cushy surface' throughout the playground, which can improve mobility and safety for some users. No other specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned.
- Safety
- Playground features a soft, 'cushy surface' for impact absorption.
What parents say
"I went with my friend to visit while their kids played. The kids greatly enjoyed the swings, and we enjoyed a bench to chat on. There are restrooms nearby but they were not open today (March 5th), nor were any of the restrooms I passed by in Carondelet Park. The playground is on a nice cushy surface--I'd love to walk on a trail made of that material. Plenty of swings and benches."
3 years ago
"Not crowded. Be prepared to play football with a kid you've never met"
a week ago
"Cute little play area designed for kids age 5-12. There is an area with smaller equipment for younger kids right next to the larger play area. There are restrooms near the play area. The larger play area has lights so your kids can play until the sun goes down. Our kids had lots of fun 😊"
3 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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