Community Corner
Spring Break Staycations
Don't worry if you can't get away for a spring break—West County has many fun things to do without leaving town.
Spring is here, and you want to do something fun while staying close to home. How do you spend vacation days without leaving town? Patch Picks is here with spring break staycation ideas. There's plenty to do right in your own backyard, from a relaxing spa day to chasing the kids around a giant trampoline.
, 550 Weidman Road, Manchester.
A nature lover's gem in the heart of West County, Queeny Park has four fishing ponds and 10 miles of trails to hike or bike. Families will love the unusual playground with its tunnels and easy-to-climb pyramid. Pack a picnic, because you can spend the whole day exploring all this park has to offer, and there is no cost.
, 280 Lamp and Lantern Village, Town and Country.
If you would rather spend spring break unwinding, try this luxurious spa located in Lamp and Lantern Village. Here you can buff and soothe away your troubles with a facial or massage. The spa also offers hair care and nail services, so you can emerge from your stay pampered and polished. Massages starts at $30 for 30 minutes, and a one-hour Pure Bliss Facial is $75.
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, 2626 Westhills Park Drive, Ballwin.
Plan a fun day with the kids doing miniature golf and go-karts at the Infield Fun Center. Call ahead for times, it is planning to open for the season April 1, weather permitting. Go-karts cost $7.25 and miniature golf costs $6.95 per person.
,1 Ballwin Commons Circle, Ballwin.
The water is always fine this Ballwin rec center indoor pool. The pool has lap lanes, a water playground and a two-story slide. Non-residents only pay $7 for a day pass, so grab your suit and take a plunge.
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, 140 Long Road, Chesterfield.
This indoor fun center has everything you need to keep older kids and parents entertained, from miniature golf to laser tag. Sports Fusion offers a $20, two-hour pass that will give players access to all the attractions on weekdays. On weekends laser tag costs $7 and 18 holes of miniature golf costss $6 per person.
, 17379 Edison Ave, Chesterfield.
Skyzone is a unique play center in Chesterfield with three wall-to-wall trampolines where guests can bounce, flip and even play dodgeball. Skyzone is fun for all ages. Avoid the lines by reserving your jump time online—this is highly recommended, because everyone needs to submit a waiver before jumping. Friday night JumpaPalooza is $15 for two hours and includes the SkyRiser bungee trampoline. Normal admission starts at $9 for 30 minutes and up to $20 for 120 minutes of jump time.