The food has always been pretty yummy and the atmosphere is the best! A nice laid back place to…read moreeat and enjoy fun activities with family.

Chicken N Pickle is such a fun, family-friendly place for all ages. Whether you're bringing young…read morekids, teenagers, parents, or grandparents, there's something for everyone to enjoy. There are plenty of comfortable places to sit indoors and cool off, which was especially appreciated during the recent heat wave. A few weeks ago, I took my daughter and a group of her friends, and it was the perfect outing. They were able to stay active, have fun together, and escape the extreme heat at the same time. One thing that really stood out was how friendly everyone was. None of the girls were pickleball experts, and every now and then their ball would end up on a neighboring court. The people playing nearby were incredibly kind, patient, and understanding, which made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're planning to go, I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time, especially during busy hours. Overall, it's a great place to spend a few hours with family or friends, and we'll definitely be back!

Was asked to leave the track on separate occasions for merely walking with my 7 year old. Can't…read morewalk with your kid on the track if they're under 12.

The best thing about Cities with a casino, is the nice public facilities the additional tax revenue…read morecan provide. This new city recreation center is a state of the art facility with pool, exercise and meeting facilities. Located next to the Maryland Heights Aquaport, this is a great place to get in shape or attend a community meeting.

Missouri Pickleball Club is an indoor pickleball facility located in Fenton, Missouri. They have 18…read morecourts available and also sell quite a bit of pickleball gear including paddles, bags, and accessories. They also allow you to demo paddles. There is a giant parking lot right outside of the facility and I have never had an issue finding a spot. I have been a member ($25/month) for about 2 months now and have taken advantage of their perks. For example, they offer a good amount of beginner and advanced clinics, paddle stack play, organized play, and league play throughout the week. You sign up for these events through an app (CourtReserve) and then scan your own personal bar code to check in. These events run almost all day and are open to non members but are cheaper if you have a membership. You also have the option to reserve a court but each person playing on the court is also charged too. They also host tournaments here that you can sign up for. So far I've done drill and play, organized play, paddle play, and have reserved a court at some point. It is nice have the organized play/paddle stack options and play with new folks when I don't have a group to play with. The courts are also pretty nice and the bathrooms are kept fairly clean. There is a wide range of DUPR levels (2.5-4+) which allows for a wide variety of people with different skill levels to participate. Some downsides are that the cost to play can add up considering the $25/month membership plus any additional event you want to sign up for which can range from $5-$30. Starting January 2024, they also charge a $50 account activation fee for new and returning members. This is fine but I think it would be helpful for them to be transparent about it as this is not listed on their website and was sent through a members only email. I do like MPC and am enjoying their events but will likely be returning to outdoor courts once the weather warms up.

Billed after my membership was canceled. No help when I called. Ridiculous court fees!read more

I started going here because it is close to my house. I mostly do light workouts since my stroke…read more Most people are busy doing their own workouts and barely notice me. I like the mix of machines and free weights. Having my right arm and shoulder being weak has me concentrating on flexibility and strength with that area. There is even a walking 1/4? mile circle to walk/ run with light weights for me to carry. There are basketball and pickleball courts that I never used. Also there is an indoor swimming pool that has different pools to give different workouts or create different input. They also offer a range of meeting rooms... sometimes taken over by martial art classes. The parking lot has chargers for electric vehicles.

After living in the area for a few years, I never really spent any time at the community center…read more But I took my kids to the underwater egg hunt, and they had a great time! The kids had a blast and got to meet the Easter bunny as well! We loved this event!

While most of O'Fallon's city parks focus on a particular activity--soccer at Sports Park, football…read moreat Dames, baseball and softball at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, and aquatics at Civic--Westhoff is an all-purpose, multi-activity recreation area. Tucked into neighborhoods on the north side, Westhoff also offers its own unique attractions, including: -Courts or fields for baseball, softball, basketball, roller hockey, pickleball, horseshoes, sand volleyball, and tennis. -The city's only skate/BMX park. -Two playgrounds, including Brendan's Playground, which is the city's only fully accessible, unlimited play spot for children with special needs (though available to children of all ages and abilities). -Water splash pad. Westhoff also has picnic pavilions and restrooms.

Perfect play park for kids! Too late and cool to enjoy the…read morewater feature when we went last evening but maybe some day this summer.

A very nice aquatic facility! I was invited by a friend who is a St. Charles resident. This pool is…read morefairly strict about non-resident passes, which I do understand and it is their right. It makes the pools less crowded, and I'm sure is easier on the lifeguards and maintenance staff. I have no complaints about my time actually poolside. However, I am knocking a star for their terrible online ticketing website. It appears they limit non-resident passes to twenty a day, which makes getting put into a que and then taken to another page, which was finicky, to pay with credit card quite annoying and also nervemaking, as I worried we had driven out for nothing as the number of tickets left went down... Anyway, I was impressed overall. Not sure I'll be back out before it closes for the season (mid-August, which seems early), but I was happy to invited once!

Blanchette Park was acquired by St. Charles in 1914, making it the oldest in the city's park…read moresystem. However, the updated park stands up well to newer parks. Its 44 acres include an outdoor aquatic center, baseball/softball diamonds, large playground (with rubberized surface), tennis/pickleball courts, horseshoe pits, football field, Ben Rau floral garden, picnic pavilions, and hiking trail. In winter, a park hill provides snow sledding. A serene spot in the park is set aside for the Angel of Hope statue, a memorial to all parents who have experienced the death of a child. Each December 6 an evening candlelight memorial service is held here.

BaratHaven Park lies along the Dardenne Greenway Trail in Dardenne Prairie. The 94-acre park has a…read morelake, miles of paved pathways, soccer fields, a cricket pitch, and a small parking lot. The lake is fishable: MO conservation rules apply. The formal address on 1 Academy Drive is misleading. That's the address off Technology Drive (north I-64 service road) for the former Barat Academy. Actual park access is on Henning Road about halfway between Weldon Spring and Bates roads. The parking lot is hidden from the roadway.

I mainly joined The Pointe at Ballwin Commons because they participate in the OnePass gym…read moremembership through my health insurance and have water aerobics and other classes included at no additional charge. (They also participate in Silver Sneakers, if you have Medicare.) I really like the large indoor pool and enjoy the water classes. Of note, you do NOT automatically get access to the North Pointe Aquatic Center in Ballwin when you joint The Pointe at Ballwin Commons - there is a separate membership for the outdoor aquatic center. This is definitely a family-centered gym. There are tons of kids around. They are doing some renovations/upgrades of different areas at the time of this review. Currently, the interiors are a bit dull, not fancy like some other gyms. They have large basketball courts and pickleball open play times (no charge). There are swim lessons, open swim times and water walking in the lazy river (check the schedule so you aren't disappointed). There are also a ton of classes and programs with additional charges. There is a childcare area. The weight lifting areas and upstairs indoor track are kind of awkward in design, and not huge but you can get a workout in. The outside is nice. There are large free parking lots and a cute playground for children with picnic tables.

For the price, you can't beat it! I go there to use the cardio machines, such as elliptical and…read moretreadmill. Sometimes I use the weight machines. It's not too crowded so I've never had to wait for a machine. There's a track upstairs if you want to walk or run. Fitness classes are included with membership, which is such a great deal, but I haven't tried them yet. There's also plenty of parking, which I always appreciate. Checking in at the front desk is easy; you just scan your keychain and head in. I do wish there was more space to do your own HIIT, bodyweight workouts, and stretching. You can use the classroom if there's not a class going on, but it would be nice if there was a room open all the time.

The tennis camp there is actually really great and the sports camp. The gift shop was nice and at…read morethe tennis camp they get ice cream on every Thursday gift shop is very nice.

Disappointing gym. Basketball courts are always unavailable due to bad mitten being played on…read morecourts . pool is broken and hot has been removed. Therefore all amenities advertised is not true. should be giving refunds to members