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.

We came here for their Pups in the Park event and had a fantastic time! Tickets were very…read moreaffordable and the stadium itself was perfect for kids! There were lots of concession items to choose from. We bought the Leinenkugel Picnic Perch access and it was totally worth it. You were able to get unlimited food and drink. Some of the hot dogs were a little over cooked but still did the job. Everyone there was super friendly. My son even got to out and help clean the bases with the mascots.

Jingle St.Louis !!! I was hesitant to go after all the bad reviews opening week but after patiently…read morewaiting and hoping for the best it actually worked out . Rain did appear on my day but it wasn't snow being optimistic. Parking was no problem and staff was out there to direct . I prepaid but it didn't matter considering they didn't even check. Wait time was long . Doors didn't open to 5:30 on the dot. Once we started walking in it was colorful spacious and well lit. My nephew was scheduled for a 5:30p ice skating and a 6:30pm snow tubing . He loved both activities. No problems and he got a good amount of time with both activities. Food trucks were available. Holiday pop up bars available. Pricey for sure but at this point it's expected. I got two drinks with souvenirs light bulbs for a whopping $19 each . Chicken wings from a food truck called a wing and a prayer were cooked hot and fresh to order $14 . Live shows, pop up bars, hula hoop girl, stilt girl, plenty of picture opportunities. Pop up stores as well. Staff were plentiful and eager to assist in all areas. Kudos for turning this event into something fun .

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.

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.

What a lovely, small park that is a part of the Lake Saint Louis park system. I came here with my…read moredog while I was searching for a new field for my dog to explore and run around. This place was quiet, with only a couple of guests when I was there. There are plenty of green spaces and parking spots for everybody.

Boulevard Park is part of the Lake Saint Louis park system. With about 20 acres, it is multi-use…read morewith a variety of amenities, including: -Two playgrounds, one each for preschool and school age children. -Athletic fields and courts for baseball, softball, soccer, and volleyball. -Picnic pavilion and bar-b-que pits -Amphitheater for community events. The park also has ponds and fountains, plus walking paths and restrooms.

Shady Springs is a smallish neighborhood park with three lighted base/softball fields, a half…read moresoccer field, playground, picnic pavilion, restrooms, and nature trail. The playground was undergoing renovation in November 2021. It's fenced, a major safety benefit, and right next to the pavilion and restrooms. Behind the playground a small woody area has a nature trail. Or, several nature trails. With dead leaves covering it, overgrowth obscuring part of it, and no signage it was difficult to tell at times if I actually was in the trail or carving my own. I did sometimes come to dead ends and had to retrace my steps. I found a couple of benches along the path(s). The trail is hilly and uneven. Obstacles such as downed trees lie across it. However, with houses around the three sides that aren't parkland it's easy to navigate your way back to the parking lot if you end up lost.

A smallish park with few amenities, Brown Road Park does have the area's only public BMX course…read more Find it in the back of the park off a gravel road. Brown also has two football fields, a concession stand, picnic pavilion, and swings. Restrooms are located at the pavilion.

Old Towne--or Olde Town--Park (spelling varies between the park sign and the city website) is the…read moreoriginal city park for St. Peters. It's located, no surprise, in the city's old section near Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Interstate 70. Located alongside the interstate it's not a serene setting but provides satisfactory amenities. It's smallish with an updated playground, baseball field, horseshoe pits, and three covered picnic areas--one large enough for big groups. The park is also used for special events such as carnivals, fairs, and the annual city picnic. Restrooms available.

This is a great spot for our littles! It is fenced in and you are able to stand in on spot and…read morestill see your kiddo just a few steps away. It's the perfect size for our small friends!

This is a TINY park with a playground, picnic table, restrooms, and a basketball goal. As its name…read moreimplies, it's best for smaller children. The playground has a rubberized surface for safety. Fencing surrounds the entire park.