Dr. H. Phillip Venable Memorial Park — Attraction in Creve Coeur

Great balance of sun and shade, lots of variety on the playground to meet a range of adventure levels. While large, the playground is also fairly parent accessible for struggling kids. There are two tennis courts, a walking trail, soccer field, and a shelter. Benches are scattered around the playground. Two separate playgrounds even. Everything I look for in a park, and more. I love the name change to reflect the history of the park too - sparked a discussion with my kids about why it's not okay to exclude someone solely on race. (The neighborhood didn't want the couple to settle into their white neighborhood, so they used eminent domain to purchase the land and turn it into a park. In the...

Very nice park. Got kiddie to young kids slides. A few are a bit dangerous for small kids. But the whole structure is very strong and. Holds multiple parents on it. The play structure is quite high so it is quite risky to let very young kids alone on it. The park itself is very large. Has 3 good quality tennis courts and a massive field with a path around it for running or walking. The place is always clean and very well maintained. Its not the closest part from my home but i still visit here every time i take my baby out or need to play tennis...

Big playground with lots to do. They have regular swings, a baby swing, and a disability swing. There are lots of slides and other equipment. The other park patrons were friendly and nice to my niece and I. Parking lot isn't a far walk from the playground. There was at least one bench people were sitting on on the edge of the play area. I did not see anywhere to fill my water bottle. If they wanted to make this park even better they could add a drinking fountain with water bottle filling capability by...