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Sports & Recreation for Kids in Ballwin, MO

19 sports facilities, recreation centers, and athletic activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Ballwin

Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym - Maryland Heights gym in Creve Coeur, MO Sports
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4.9(692)$$10 mi · Creve Coeur

Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym in Maryland Heights offers an exciting introduction to rock climbing for families, with walls designed for everyone from first-time climbers to experienced kids. With an impressive 4.9-star rating from nearly 700 reviews, this facility stands out for its welcoming atmosphere, professional instruction, and variety of climbing challenges that build confidence and physical skills in a safe, supervised environment.

🕑 2-3 hours for a typical family visit, though beginners may want to start with 90 minutes to avoid fatigue

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Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park park in Creve Coeur, MO🌳 Park
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4.8(911)Free10 mi · Creve Coeur

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is St. Louis's go-to destination for families seeking outdoor adventure across 320 sprawling acres. With its serene lake, multiple playgrounds, miles of paved trails perfect for strollers and bikes, and paddleboat rentals, this park offers everything you need for a full day of family fun without breaking the bank.

🕑 3-5 hours

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Racquet Club Ladue fine dining restaurant in Ladue, MO🍽️ Restaurant
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4.9(46)$$9 mi · Ladue

Racquet Club Ladue is a premier family recreation center that goes beyond typical gym offerings with exceptional swimming pools, youth sports leagues, and comprehensive summer camps. With an impressive 4.9-star rating, this community hub provides year-round programming for active families, plus the added bonus of fine dining options for post-activity meals or special family occasions.

🕑 2-4 hours for a typical visit, or full-day during summer camp programs

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Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park adventure sports center in Creve Coeur, MO🧗 Adventure
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4.7(460)$$9 mi · Creve Coeur

Go Ape Creve Coeur delivers an exhilarating treetop adventure that will have your thrill-seeking kids talking about it for months. This aerial obstacle course features ziplines, rope bridges, and challenging platforms suspended high in the forest canopy, offering a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and confidence-building physical activity for families with older children who crave excitement.

🕑 2.5-3 hours total (including safety briefing, harnessing, and completing the course)

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Slick City Action Park amusement park in Chesterfield, MO🎢 Amusement Park
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4.6(2,165)$$6 mi · Chesterfield

Slick City Action Park is an adrenaline-packed indoor playground where kids can literally bounce off the walls! This massive trampoline and extreme sports facility features everything from ninja warrior courses and climbing walls to dedicated toddler zones, making it perfect for burning energy year-round regardless of St. Louis weather.

🕑 1.5-2 hours (including one jump session plus time for check-in and cool-down)

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Vlasis Park park in Ballwin, MO🌳 Park
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4.6(773)Free

Vlasis Park is Ballwin's crown jewel for family outdoor fun, offering something for every age and interest. With its expansive playground equipment, scenic walking trails through wooded areas, fishing pond, tennis courts, and open athletic fields, families can easily spend an entire day exploring. The well-maintained pavilions provide perfect spots for birthday parties or casual family picnics under the trees.

🕑 3-4 hours for a typical visit, though families often stay longer for picnics or when combining multiple activities like playground time, fishing, and trail walking

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Kirkwood Community Center community center in Kirkwood, MO🏛️ Community Center
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4.6(221)$$7 mi · Kirkwood

Kirkwood Community Center is a family-friendly hub offering something for everyone under one roof. With an indoor swimming pool, multiple gymnasiums, fitness classes, and year-round programming for all ages, it's the perfect destination for active families looking to beat boredom on any day of the week.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Creve Coeur Ice Arena ice skating rink in Creve Coeur, MO Sports
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4.5(219)$8 mi · Creve Coeur

Creve Coeur Ice Arena is a fantastic year-round escape where families can enjoy indoor ice skating regardless of the weather outside. With public skating sessions, beginner-friendly learn-to-skate programs, and a welcoming atmosphere for first-timers, it's the perfect place to introduce kids to the joy of gliding on ice or to help budding skaters improve their skills.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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Ballwin Golf Course and Event Center golf course in Ballwin, MO🌳 Park
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Ballwin Golf Course and Event Center offers more than just golf,it's a multi-purpose outdoor destination where families can enjoy a variety of activities. With gentle walking paths, a fishing pond, playgrounds, and wide open spaces, it's an ideal spot for introducing young ones to golf while giving non-golfers plenty to explore and enjoy.

🕑 2-4 hours depending on activities,plan 1-2 hours for casual golf practice, or make it a half-day outing combining multiple activities like fishing, playground time, and walking

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Sky Zone Fenton amusement park in Fenton, MO🤸 Trampoline Park
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4.3(1,986)$$8 mi · Fenton

Sky Zone Fenton is an indoor trampoline park that transforms active play into an extreme adventure for the whole family. With wall-to-wall trampolines, challenging ninja warrior courses, foam pits for safe aerial tricks, and high-energy dodgeball courts, this climate-controlled facility keeps kids bouncing and burning energy rain or shine. The variety of activities means there's something exciting for every skill level and personality type.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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Dielmann Recreation Center sports activity location in Creve Coeur, MO Sports
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4.5(11)$8 mi · Creve Coeur

Dielmann Recreation Center is a family-friendly community hub in Creve Coeur that offers something for everyone. With an indoor pool for year-round swimming, a full gymnasium, and diverse youth programs including popular summer camps, it's a one-stop destination for active families looking to stay engaged regardless of the weather.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Main Event Chesterfield restaurant in Ballwin, MO🎮 Entertainment
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Main Event Chesterfield is a family entertainment powerhouse that brings bowling, laser tag, arcade games, billiards, and dining all under one roof. This one-stop destination in Ballwin is perfect for birthday parties, rainy day adventures, or weekend family outings where everyone from toddlers to teens can find something exciting to do.

🕑 3-4 hours

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