St. Louis Area Parks: Larson Park

By frugalouis On August 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

On the recommendation of a friend, the kids and I recently checked out Larson Park in Webster Groves. We had driven past the Kirkham Road side of this park many times, but I had failed to notice the playground across the field. This time around, I failed to find the parking lot close to the [...]

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St. Louis Area Parks: Queeny Park

By frugalouis On November 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Queeny Park in West County is big enough for you to get lost (I know!). With paved and unpaved trails, a large pond, and so much more, it is worth checking out at least once. Greensfelder Rec Complex with indoor ice skating seasonally Indoor roller hockey arena Tennis courts Pond, with fishing available Miles and [...]

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St. Louis Area Parks: Longview Farm Park

By frugalouis On November 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The kids and I recently visited Longview Farm Park in Town and Country for the first time. And my summary in one word: Wow! It really is lovely. The bathroom facilities are gorgeous, the horses that live there and are used for equine therapy are beautiful, the walking trails are fantastic, and the playground is [...]

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St. Louis Area Parks: Kennedy Recreation Complex

By frugalouis On November 5, 2010 · 1 Comment

With an Olympic size pool and  indoor skating rink, Kennedy Recreation Complex is a multi-purpose area across the road from Suson Park in south county. Kennedy also boasts a playground area right by the skating rink: Located in south county off Wells Road Fairly new playground with equipment in fine condition Soft solid surface underfoot [...]

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St. Louis Area Parks: Wehner Park

By frugalouis On October 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I don’t know if I’ve ever been to a more serene park than Wehner Park in Shrewsbury. Both times I have been there it has been so peaceful and quiet I just want to lie in the sun on a blanket reading a good book. But then I remember my two children and come back [...]

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St. Louis Area Parks: Sugar Creek Park

By frugalouis On October 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Located just west of 270 off Dougherty Ferry in Des Peres, Sugar Creek Park has a fair bit to offer for a smallish park. Playground, with mulch ground covering. Playground equipment is on the older side but in good shape. Swings for babies and bigger kids; even a bench-style swing for adults! Year-round restroom located [...]

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Free SLSO Concert on Tuesday!

By frugalouis On October 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment

As you plan out your week, don’t forget the free Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra concert this Tuesday, October 19, at 7PM at the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park. See more info in my post here.

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St. Louis Area Parks: Whitecliff Park

By frugalouis On September 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

In centrally-located Crestwood, Whitecliff Park is one of our favorites. It’s beautiful and refreshing with a wide variety of choices. What you should know before you go to Whitecliff Park: Eighty-five acre park with trails that lead around a quarry-turned-reservoir. My husband and I have gazed at this lovely site and pondered how far it [...]

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St. Louis Area Parks – Watson Trails Park

By frugalouis On August 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

For our “Family Adventure” this week, we headed over to Watson Trails Park in Sunset Hills. We had been there before, with and without kids, but had never really taken the time to explore it as a family. And it is definitely worth exploring! Here are some important tidbits to know before you visit Watson [...]

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St. Louis Parks – Carondelet Park

By frugalouis On August 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Whether you live in the south St. Louis city area or simply want a new park to explore, Carondelet Park is worth putting on your list. While I find that St. Louis City parks are generally not as well-kept as the County parks, they are nonetheless wonderful in their own right and worth checking out. [...]

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