With spring quickly approaching, you’re probably itching to get outside and enjoy nature. The best places to go to see the new flowers and work off some of that winter fatigue are area parks. If you’re in Ellisville, Missouri, or planning to travel there, check out these area parks for your nature fix.
Bluebird Park
The largest park in Ellisville is Bluebird Park. This 167-acre facility is the Cadillac of parks and has everything you can imagine: bike paths, picnic pavilions, tennis courts, playground, disc golf course, aquatic center, amphitheater, and softball/baseball fields. With all of these possible activities, you would think that’s enough. Not quite. Bluebird Park is also the location for summer camps, youth sports, and fitness programs. The pavilions and ballfields are available to rent for residents and non-residents alike, with availability depending on residency.
The park also hosts special events throughout the year, including an Independence Day celebration, a chili cook-off, movies in the park, and a Red Cross blood drive. You can enroll your kids in swim lessons at the aquatic center or do some laps for your own personal fitness.
Mockingbird Park
A smaller, shaded neighborhood park, Mockingbird Park is located at the end of Bridgeport Drive, just off Cherry Hill Drive. With large trees surrounding the park on three sides, the shade will protect you and your little ones from the sun’s harsh rays.
The play area features slides with multiple ladders to climb, baby swings, sling swings, a balance beam, and a bouncy car. With nearby picnic tables and benches as well as a grill and a water fountain, this is a perfect location for a family barbecue lunch or picnic. There are even cement trails and large grassy areas where you can kick a soccer ball around or take a nice walk after lunch.
Bobwhite Park
Bobwhite Park is another great neighborhood park in the Ellisville area. The playground has baby swings, sling swings, slides, a balance beam and more balance toys. It has a play structure as well, great for improving climbing skills and dexterity. Without a lot of shade, the park can get pretty warm during the summer but is great for spring and fall outings. Bobwhite Park is located on Parkdale Circle and features a basketball court as well as additional picnic areas and open grassy spaces.
Owl Hollow Park
Ellisville is rich with neighborhood parks, and Owl Hollow Park does not disappoint. With swings, slides, spring toys, and dexterity games, your kids will have a great time playing here. This park covers over 3.16 acres with plenty of grassy areas as well. You can bring your basketball for some one-on-one or ride your bike around the neighborhood and park it in the bike rack while you enjoy your family lunch.
After a long, harsh winter, the idea of getting your family outside to the parks and enjoying the sunshine is intoxicating. Flowers are blooming, leaves are growing back on the trees, and most importantly, the weather is getting warmer. Make the time to pack up the family and enjoy some of the great parks in Ellisville.
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