Vago Park

If you’ve got kids spread across different ages, this park actually works for everyone without the usual compromise. The playgrounds are split by age group, so the little ones aren’t getting bulldozed by bigger kids on the slides and swings — a small thing that makes a real difference. When it’s hot, the splash pad does exactly what you need it to do. Throw in a basketball court, soccer field, and a walking path for the adults who need somewhere to be while the kids do their thing, and you’ve got a solid afternoon. The shade trees and covered seating mean you’re not baking on a bench the whole time, which — if you’ve spent a Missouri summer here — you know matters a lot.