Turtle Playground Sculptures
About the Business
Turtle Playground Sculptures is a unique park located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Opened in 1996, this playground features giant concrete sculptures of various types of turtles, including a snapping turtle, a soft-shelled turtle, and more. Children of all ages love climbing on the backs of these reptiles and exploring the park. The sculptures were created by Bob Cassilly, the founder of the City Museum, and range in size from seven to forty feet. The park also includes oversized turtle eggs, hatching baby turtles, and a snake sculpture. Turtle Playground was designed by Richard Claybour and funded by Sonya "Sunny" Glassberg as a gift to the children of St. Louis. The turtles are named after her children and grandchildren. Accessible through Forest Park, this playground is a popular destination for families looking for a fun and unique outdoor experience.
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Hours open
Monday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Reviews
"Turtle Park is such a cool spot for a family to visit! The kids will have a blast running around and playing on the incredibly large concrete turtles. There are some trees for shade too if it's hot. It's also walking distance from the zoo, so be sure to check that out while you are there! Photos by: @joshandlindseyphoto"
"Nice little park for kids to play and have fun. Just a work of caution, the slides get hot during the day and can cause discomfort to the kids."
"It’s a beautiful park with peaceful surroundings. It’s extremely close to the Zoo. It has many large turtle statues that the kids can play on. They have recently improved the playground and it’s now really nice. I highly recommend this park! I love to see running cars from over the bridge. We took photos and videos it was very beautiful experience. Weather was friendly. There is one small playground for children."
"This is a fantastic park in St. Louis. It’s is extremely close to the Zoo. It has many large turtle statues that the kids can play on. They have recently improved the playground and it’s now really nice. I highly recommend this park!"
"Cool little park for your kids to get out some energy. Don't come here if you want to relax as it's right next to the highway. BUT, if you want to relieve your childhood, there's also a playground from a time machine."
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