I tried to come up with a catchy title for this one, but with the comedy of errors, the only thing…read moreI could come up with was... "Hoots on first? I don't know... Third Base!'" I'll.be honest, I hate most major league ballparks. There just so "stuffy and expensive". And I grew up an Astros fan, so being a Cards fan wasn't' "in the cards", so I need a local non-Cardinals associated team.. and to be honest before the Hoots came around, I was a huge River City Rascals fan (before they moved out). So why not try the "new" team? I can spare a 'tenner', right? So let's start with the comedy of errors. Gates opened at 5:30 (not the game start). If a schedule says x o'clock that's the first pitch guys, not gates opening! Current cost: $10 So I buy a ticket an hour before the gates open and have to wait. Good news is, met a crew from the Veterans hospital and they were absolutely hilarious crew to hang with (before and during) the game. Chuck and crew, I hope we get to do that again! Okay, back to the comedy of errors... so I get my ticket out for the gate. And it won't scan!!! All of the sudden we realize the clerk gave me a ticket for next week's game. Really guys? It's that easy to print the wrong game? (-1 star) Thankfully one of the girls recognized me and got me a new Valid ticket quickly. (+.5 star) So now it's time to go look around, and I'll be honest other than a couple of signs, NOTHING really appears to have gotten an update since I was last here (Even a wastecan still had the Rascals logo!). I think even the Perch seems unchanged and just still feels "old", but as I'm soloing I don't need to spend the $$$ to reserve the area, so I'm not 100% sure here. So off to the gift shop. Something that always disappointed me previously, and I'm sorry to say the product selection hasn't improved much. Mostly kids t-shirts (understandable) and hats, but no jerseys for adult sizes beyond a few XL. But I will say they did have a nice variety of Hoots bobbleheads in various outfits. So there's something to work around! But they need to showcase the goods and not just leave them near a back(front?) window. Along with the limited selection of goods, it was DARK, lighten up the room guys.. make it inviting! Late at night it felt like a tomb, more so than gift shop! (-1 full star) But now its food and drink time. It's not busy, so only three eateries are open.. It's baseball, so a brat is mandatory.. only guess what! The least busiest food stand didn't have yet delivered from the main line... Yep, the comedy of errors continue. Well I promise the server I'll be back and she promises to have some. When I realize the foodshops all stocked differently! But this is a little comedy of errors, as I can go with something different, just to order at one find stand... Updated cost: $22 (12 for 1 brat/beer. OUCH a bit!) Uniformity guys or specialize!! (PS: Even the "mystery beer" food cart wasn't running and honestly, it was a "prize" I think should be going for every home game. Great gimmick idea but inactive?) (-.5 stars) The food cart restocks and all is well until they realize they don't have my adult beverage of choice.. the other ones do, but I really can pick 'em huh? (-.5) (So better not ask me for my fanduel bets.. unless you're going opposite and voila. Winner!) Entertainment: So the basic entertaining is for the kids. Rightfully so, but they do have something for the adults! But bring a pen. as you will see. After home half of the inning, they do baseball bingo where every player is assigned 8 bingo letter/# combos, based on the result of their AB (Single, pop fly, walk, etc) and their position. You get 5 cards, and any 5 #'s in a row on any card gives you a prize. That's great til you realize you got nothing to mark your #'s with, and it may take two innings for enough # and with 5 cards, hope you got a good memory! Great idea.. but a big board of numbers might be nice for those of us who need to be reminded to check our tickets, much less track bingo #'s. (No penalty - just consider it). Which takes me to the staff, very friendly, w/both adults and kids, so huge thumbs up for all the smiles, even on an overcast day. (PS: Cotton-eyed joe is a CIRCLE dance :P ) (+1) Which finally brings me to the seating, and while it appears that absolutely nothing has changed in that part of the stadium either, this is a case of you don't fix what isn't broken. I selected 3 different locations to watch from the infield, (general admission is a great thing) and not a bad view of the field from anywhere. (Although I should have done one from the wall, just to heckle the outfielders instead of the ump). And one more adult beverage for another 7. So $29 bucks in all, not a bad 4 hours out at the park. Not MLB prices, but not total budget friendly anymore. But the real q is why haven't you used my "Hoots on first" slogan yet? (Feel free to use, but I want slgoan credit!!)

It's not professional baseball. It's not minor league baseball. It's amateur, college level ball…read morebut the Hoots are still baseball. And with a shortage of ball in 2020 that makes the Hoots a welcome addition to the local sports scene. After relocating from Hannibal to O'Fallon the Hoots replace the River City Rascals--which folded a long run in 2019--at CarShield Field. Like the Rascals the Hoots provide family-oriented entertainment. Unlike the Rascals games are seven innings and evening ones are double headers. However, the back-to-back games feature four different teams with the Hoots playing last. During COVID seat rows are closed off for social distancing. General admission tickets get access to any seat in the stadium on a first come basis.

Decent park with some athletic fields and walking / biking paths hidden away behind a strip mall…read moreoff Highway / Route P. Multiple pavilions and benches if you'd like to bring some food and eat it. There is also a burial mound with some historical info about the area on some signs.

THE PLAYGROUNDS ARE AMAZING!! Great for you're little ones! Not to mention, but it's really clean,…read moretoo! 100% recommend.

if possible would have given zero. Management, ref and the facility are all unprofessional…read more Discrimination, unfairness, and racism are their hobbies. They do not care when others discriminate and when you talk back to those ref takes sides with them and finishes the game 15 minutes before just because a guy almost broke one of our players leg by attacking from behind. Our player was angry and tried to the guy but ref took their side even though he almost broke our player's foot. Very unprofessional. They are all like farmers

this is in reference to a problem coach in the inline hockey U12.This coach(Rich) is well known at…read morethe rink. This guy is a huge problem everytime his team plays. Usually gets kick out the game by the refs. Instead of him being told to leave the building he is allowed to watch the game as a spectator. Big mistake by management. This past Saturday morning, The coach(Rich) was again kicked out the game. While watching as a spectator and being a pain in the ass as usual, he banged on the rink glass so hard it broke. He loves to threaten people. When is management going to deal with this ass?

I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and while I was unsure of how it would go, I had a…read moregreat time. This place is fairly easy to get to, although parking was a bit tricky (I parked on the side and was unaware there was more parking on the other side of the building); also, I was unaware this was place was shared with an event space. When you first walk in, you'll see a sign for the event space upstairs and the 18 N Central place below. There are several computers for you to sign in (which consists of retrieving your info, picking a username and swiping a card (which I believe you can use for next time) and is also given to you from the front desk. The activities determine where you go. Since we were doing laser tag, we walked around the corner and were given a brief set of rules and instructions. Then we were assigned a team, our gear, and led to the actual laser tag area. We played a series of games and it was cool because throughout the games you could see your shooting percentage, kills, and etc. I had no expectations since this was my first time ever playing laser tag, but my competitive side refused to let me come in dead last. All in all, I had a great time. My only constructive criticism is to slow down when giving the directions. While it seemed like most people had experience, it was intimidating for those who didn't, especially when it came down to doing anything with the gun. Additionally, it made me feel like I was in the military for a second because the guy was talking so fast and made it as if he didn't want/need to repeat himself. The bright side, there is a bar and they serve food, so you can always people watch, too!

Great experience and great customer service!! The employees communicated well and made sure we had…read morea good time !! We will be back!!

Great place to train and focus your game! Highly recommend THZ to any level player. Outstanding…read moretrainers.

From the owner: To ensure you're improving your game and staying competitive, visit The Hitting Zone. As the…read moreleading athletic club in O'Fallon, MO, this state-of-the-art facility and their leading baseball instructors will help you or your team succeed. Whether you're just starting out or are looking for an invaluable resource for your team, this athletic club has the perfect solution. Their facility is your destination for everything you need to train in one convenient location and is great for players of all ages and skill levels. Complete with eight batting cages, pitching mounds, pitching machines, HitTrax®, and a weight room, this athletic club is committed to helping you improve your game and become a more confident player. The Hitting Zone has a staff of skilled instructors and hitting coaches who will help you improve in every area of the game. Working closely with you or your team, they offer valuable insights and unique recommendations; you're sure to see positive results when you work with these experts. Whether you're a recreational player or a high school player hoping to play collegiately, they're here to help you thrive with helpful instruction. For those wanting a more cost-effective way to hone their skill, memberships are available to give you the most value. The memberships at this athletic club provide you with unlimited access to their baseball cages and other facilities. Improve your skills at The Hitting Zone in St. Charles County...

I see this park as continuation of Dardenne Park and Rabbit Run... or St Charles County group of…read moreinterlinked park system. Maybe I will have to cross and go under a bridge, but trail can continue. This part of the trail has restrooms... well, restrooms are closed, but they offer port-a-potties with hand sanitizers. The smaller trails get complicated through reported 109 acres, but is straight forward through paved 2 mile sections. I haven't been to team events here.

Formerly the Woodlands Soccer Park, today it's a multi-sports facility that hosts athletic…read morecompetitions and tournaments. One of St. Peters' busiest parks, Woodlands features: -Six full size soccer fields plus two half size. -Eight baseball and softball diamonds, including three pee wee fields. -Two playgrounds with rubber ground covers. -Two fishing lakes. -Walking paths. -Restrooms and two concessions stands. A nice thing about Woodlands is its parking set-up. Every field, lake, or playground has nearby parking. Woodlands is located off Ohmes Road near Mid Rivers Mall Drive.

We had so much fun. I barely got any pictures to capture at the moment…read more This used to be rockin jump and they have made a lot of great changes I highly recommend the Groupon. It's two for 47 and you get two icees with it as well. They have glow night so I would always call ahead. We came on a Saturday and got here at six and didn't realize they had glow night going on at seven so the kids only got to jump for an hour which was our fault so always check ahead. The glow looks super fun and the kids have different colored socks. They get a T-shirt and they turn the lights off. Definitely recommend for kids 10 or older.

We absolutely love their Sunday mornings tot hours. My 2 and 4 year old are able to jump their…read morelittle hears out without the older kids.

After a few years of focusing on other activities and trying a different pool league, I decided to…read moregive APA another shot, but under a 3rd league that happens to be in kind of my area. I hesitated on trying this 3rd league earlier because I was concerned that too many people would know each other from the other two leagues and that it would affect my chances to find a good team for me for this third league. A number of players play on multiple teams in different divisions and sometimes in multiple leagues. The league leaders, it seems many will feel they have to tell you that all teams are filled up rather than that some teams do not want to take more members if you're trying to look for a team and don't know anyone. Guess trying to keep the peace and stay neutral is better than causing more conflict, but it is ashame they feel that have to cover those kind of things up. If you're really unlucky, you could get a league leader(s) that are not responsive or really care enough about their community. Being able to join this particular new team, I learned a lot of new things that basically summed up to that I finally found a good team. 1. Many teams in the league are not actually filled but they only want certain people. So, if you don't know anyone, it might be very hard to get on a team. 2. APA has a rule where if you're male and if you make it to TriCups?, if you are ranked a 2 or lower, you must be automatically ranked a 3. A significant number of people agree that this rule is nonsensical if not at least outdated at the very least. Some traditionalists don't want the change simply because "it is the way things are." This inequality only helps promote the lack of diversity and class already existent in what seems to be much of the culture. 3. Competition can be cut throat. So, if you don't know anyone, just be open to dealing with things potentially. For instance, I put together that a former team I was on, I was told that in order for their result to count for playoffs and up, I had to play in 4 games in the following season. When I had looked in the rule book and told them that it seems like the 4 game rule only applies to the current season before you make it to playoffs and not also after, they nicely implied that I was missing a detail. Being able to be with people I can trust more currently, I can confirm this is definitely not the case and that my teammates on the other team were being abusive of my schedule even though I told them before I started that I would not be able to continue the following consecutive season. With some people, there are superstitions that if they talk about dates so far in the future and they don't know if they will make playoffs, etc., that they would jinx themselves. Some people want to get involved, but they have lives. Playing in a pool league should be about respect on all sides- whether it's not having the expectation for people to stay the entire game or not being a bully to have to play only when you want to play and then leave. For a team I considered joining years ago, when the captain demanded I stay the entire time no matter what, I asked if I could stay the night at his place to accommodate his request and he couldn't answer that. Some people will accommodate their buddies if they get drunk, but if they have other personal issues, they aren't willing to accommodate and reciprocate reasonably so. Smoking is big in the culture too still. It's ironic how some people who love to smoke hate to be in a smoke filled room. I'm not sure what can change the culture as things are this way even outside of this. You might wonder why did I write an update? Because I wanted to and it felt like the right thing to do. I want positive changes. This is like a journal because it's been a very emotional experience for me.

From the owner: APA is the World's Largest Amateur Pool League with nearly 250,000 members and more than 285…read moreLeagues across the U.S., Canada and Japan. APA Pool Leagues are played weekly in bars and pool rooms by amateur pool players of all skill levels from beginners to advanced players.

Playing in organized play here for the first time, Blake runs this and he does an amazing job, he…read moreis helpful and keeps things fun and relaxed. I highly recommend this play at Vetta Gametime with Blake!