Overall they have done a great job of taking care of my son over the last (almost) two years. Staff…read moreare very children focused in a good way. My complaint is the amount of days of closure, shortened hours and holidays they observe. It is extremely frustrating, and in speaking with family and friends using other companies, they don't have similar issues. If you plan on using this location, anticipate using over a week of PTO to cover when they close for real or imaginary reasons. It's very inconvenient when you and your spouse both have professional jobs.

The staff is great! Nice facility and good communication about updates from admin. Love that they…read moreutilize the outdoor space so much.

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.

Great Dance Studio for beginners and those with experience. So many class times available for your…read morechoice of dance you want. 5/5

Fluid Motion Dance Academy has been a great experience for my daughter. The teachers are some of…read morethe best and the dancers and their families are welcoming and friendly.

Beautiful, clean, loved the turf grass as it was cool even in 90 degree heat. Great playground…read moredesigned for ages 2-5, although I have an adventurous 3yo and would've liked more features geared up to 8yo (swinging bars, higher climbing features), but if you have multiples under 5 this would be a great place to come. Nice shaded Pavillion, water fountain not working and no bathrooms though.

Not very much to see here. It is sort of an urban park but with a bit of nature mixed in. On one…read moreside, the Anheuser-Busch brewery buildings, and on the other, the United States Arsenal grounds (now an active U.S. Air Force facility). Parking is free, but be careful where you park...apparently balls can come toward your window. Most people usually come here for softball games or practice (there are two ball fields), soccer, kite-flying and dog-walking. There is an asphalt trail, which to some people is probably not long enough. Restrooms are available (though they are locked most of the time...), as well as a fountain (well, supposedly...I've never seen it run before). For those wondering about the history of the park, it is named after Union Civil War General Nathaniel Lyon, the first general to be killed in the American Civil War. He is buried in his home state Connecticut, but a statue of him as well as a monument are at Lyon Park. The park was created in 1869 under the condition that the city would a monument be created for Lyon. That monument was dedicated in 1874. Though not open to the public, the Arsenal grounds contain buildings that were used during the Civil War. So historically, there's some cool information about Lyon Park. But otherwise, this is usually a chill-spot for people who live nearby or who work at Anheuser-Busch InBev.

The softball fields have hills in the outfield, there are no fences, and lightpoles come into play…read more Play in a league on these fields at your own risk.

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I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Mindy at All-Star Performance. Mindy has…read morebeen working with both of my daughters as their hitting coach. In just two lessons, the growth I've seen in my daughter's skills and confidence has been truly impressive. Mindy has a natural ability to connect with her athletes while also delivering clear, effective instruction. She breaks down techniques in a way that is easy to understand and immediately applicable. My daughters have already learned a variety of new skills and approaches that have strengthened their fundamentals and overall performance at the plate. What stands out most is Mindy's ability to build confidence. She creates a positive and encouraging environment while still challenging her players to improve. My girls leave each session motivated, excited, and eager to keep working on what they've learned. I highly recommend Mindy to any athlete looking to elevate their hitting skills. Her knowledge, coaching style, and passion for the game make her an outstanding coach. Sincerely,Crystal

Coach Scott Cooper is awesome with our youth. We're blessed to have a home town hero and former 2x…read moreMLB All-Star give time back to the community to share his wealth of baseball knowledge.

Beautiful park and trails. The bathrooms were non port-a-potty near the main trails and not by the…read morechubb overlook, I'd say go there before you hike. My dog and I loved it, lots of smells and cool rocks and lots of elevation. Beautiful in any season and we were here in January.