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Sports & Recreation for Kids in Kirkwood, MO

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

Activities & Venues in Kirkwood

Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym - Maryland Heights gym in Creve Coeur, MO Sports
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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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Racquet Club Ladue fine dining restaurant in Ladue, MO🍽️ Restaurant
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4.9(46)$$4 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)$$10 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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Vlasis Park park in Ballwin, MO🌳 Park
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4.6(773)Free7 mi · Ballwin

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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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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Saratoga Lanes bowling alley in Maplewood, MO🎳 Bowling
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4.5(414)$5 mi · Maplewood

Saratoga Lanes is a beloved neighborhood bowling alley in Maplewood that perfectly blends family fun with nostalgic charm. Beyond the lanes, kids can enjoy arcade games while parents appreciate the authentic retro atmosphere that makes this spot a local favorite for multi-generational outings.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Center of Clayton community center in Clayton, MO🏛️ Community Center
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4.5(299)$6 mi · Clayton

Center of Clayton is a versatile community hub that keeps families active year-round with something for every age. From youth sports leagues and energetic gym time to engaging summer camps and family fitness classes, this well-maintained facility offers a welcoming alternative to traditional playgrounds, especially during hot summers or chilly winters when indoor fun is a must.

🕑 1.5-3 hours

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Creve Coeur Ice Arena ice skating rink in Creve Coeur, MO Sports
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4.5(219)$6 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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THE HEIGHTS: The Richmond Heights Community Center community center in Richmond Heights, MO🏛️ Community Center
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4.5(201)$5 mi · Richmond Heights

The Heights is Richmond Heights' premier family-friendly community center, offering something for everyone with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports courts, fitness facilities, and constantly rotating programs for kids of all ages. Parents love the one-stop-shop convenience of being able to swim, play sports, take classes, and attend events all under one roof, making it perfect for active families year-round.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Webster Groves Parks and Recreation fitness center in Webster Groves, MO Sports
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4.5(92)$3 mi · Webster Groves

Webster Groves Parks and Recreation is a family-friendly community hub offering year-round indoor activities perfect for active kids. With an indoor pool, spacious gymnasium, and diverse children's classes, it's an ideal destination when you need to burn energy regardless of the weather outside.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Steinberg Skating Rink ice skating rink in St. Louis, MO🎮 Entertainment
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4.4(1,072)$8 mi away

Steinberg Skating Rink is the Midwest's largest outdoor ice skating venue, offering families a magical winter experience right in the heart of Forest Park. With its expansive ice surface and beautiful park setting, it's the perfect spot to introduce kids to skating or let experienced gliders show off their skills. The rink's festive atmosphere and accessible location make it a St. Louis winter tradition families return to year after year.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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Ballwin Golf Course and Event Center golf course in Ballwin, MO🌳 Park
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4.4(203)$7 mi · Ballwin

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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