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.

This is one of the few true racquet clubs left in the city. I've been playing here since I was 5…read moreyears old starting in the junior clinics all the way to eventually teaching clinics while in college. After finally moving back to the Lou to raise a family we decided to rejoin the club to partake in the swimming and the tennis courts. The decor really hasn't changed much in several decades. The same wooden doors grace the entrance and the same smell and sound of indoor tennis permeates once you walk in. They dining room has been nicely expanded and looks very comfortable. There are about 9 rubberized indoor courts. The rubberized courts are fairly unique in St. Louis. They are much easier on the knees while chasing down tennis balls. They did install volleyball/basketball courts in the lower level along with a rehab and sports fitness center. The use of which is all included in a full club membership. Not too bad! Outdoor courts are incredible. There are about 15 courts in total but 6 of these are true "clay" courts. Also a hard find in St. Louis as they are harder to maintain. If you like French open tennis then check these clay courts out! No grass courts however. On the top lawn they have a small croquet pad as well. My kiddos love the swimming pool. Designed for both lap swim and leisure. They have a small kiddie pool just right for toddlers and plenty of covered tables and seating around the pool. Different days of the week they have food specials. Our favorite is the taco Tuesdays! Life guards always on duty.

This is a poorly run club. Clinics are canceled without notice. You show up but the instructor does…read morenot have the courtesy to contact the clinic group to inform them she is not showing up for the second week in a row. I have been a member for 4 month have have been incorrectly billed for 3 months. The people that work there are lazy, uncaring and indifferent about the members!

Was asked to leave the track on separate occasions for merely walking with my 7 year old. Can't…read morewalk with your kid on the track if they're under 12.

The best thing about Cities with a casino, is the nice public facilities the additional tax revenue…read morecan provide. This new city recreation center is a state of the art facility with pool, exercise and meeting facilities. Located next to the Maryland Heights Aquaport, this is a great place to get in shape or attend a community meeting.

Nice soccar spot. Came to visit my cousin playing college soccar here from out of town. Has a gift…read moreshop and nice bar/restaurant. Several fields here that holds 5,000 seats.

There main soccer field they use for state tournaments hope for this year finals they have new…read moreturf. If it hasn't been replaced MSHSAA should move the State Finals to a facility with quality fields. Creve Couer Park, or one of our local Universities or even High School have better options than Soccer Park it's old and run down. When A-B owned it, definitely was a first class facility

Wanted to gatekeep this place but it was too good not to share. They have such a good deal for…read morereserving courts, $6 per person per hour. The facility looks very new and it's actually massive with more pickle ball courts than badminton. They even host tournaments as well. I will definitely return.

I would be a member if they didn't keep it so hot in there. All they have to do is remove those…read moregiant black banners from the ceiling. NO AIR MOVEMENT.

Great place to go roller skating with friends and family!! There's an arcade game section,…read moredifferent food options (pizza, ice cream, drinks, etc.). They have fun lights and music. They keep it interesting with the different events and things too! Great place for a birthday party, plenty of seating as well. Great value for money and the staff is super nice!

We absolutely loved it. The owner is incredible and patient. The food was good and reasonably…read morepriced. The arcade was fun. My kids had a blast.

Great day to walk around Arnold Park today, unfortunately that longer trail in the back is closed…read morebut we walked around the lake instead.

It was a lovely day for a walk around the lake. Lots of fun things to play on in the playground…read morearea. The park is clean and well maintained. I was a little disappointed the longer trail in the back along the river was closed. They are working on the overhead power lines. I managed to get in a long walk anyway.

Located on the other side of the railroad tracks, Brentwood Park is a large park and I had a really…read morenice walk around today. The main feature is the three decent sized baseball/softball fields that are in reasonably good condition. I imagine they get quite a workout during the warmer weather! There are bleachers at the ball field though there is minimal shade. The park also has a few picnic shelters, a permanent structure with restrooms and a really nice looking playground with shade and several different climbing/sliding features. Parking is behind and to the side of the largest of the baseball diamond. I would imagine that you still need to be aware of the foul ball going back into the parking area. [Review 17243 overall - 148 in Missouri - 760 of 2022.]