Zachary's Playground
Hawk Ridge Park, Lake Saint Louis, MO
Fully inclusive playground at Hawk Ridge Park with ramps, adaptive swings, a splash pad, music play, poured-in-place surfacing, and separate toddler and older-kid zones.
A broad view of the inclusive playground at Hawk Ridge Park.
Photo 1 of 4. A broad view of the inclusive playground at Hawk Ridge Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A proven all-abilities playground that still delivers where families need it most: ramps, adaptive swings, splash play, and play value for mixed ages.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Fully outdoor visit; heat and splash-pad season can shape the best visit window.
- Bring
- Water and sun protection
- Bring
- Change of clothes or towels for splash pad use
- Bring
- Mobility aids or adaptive equipment as needed
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Parking
- Seating
- Pavilions or shelters
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Destination style neighborhood park visit.
Read more about this location
Zachary's Playground at Hawk Ridge Park is one of the St. Louis area's foundational inclusive playgrounds and remains a strong choice for families needing broad accessibility. Official sources describe fully ramped toddler and 5-12 sections, ADA-accessible swings, music features, a climbing net with seats, poured-in-place surfacing, and a fully accessible splash pad. The playground uses castle and boat themes that give mixed-age visits more imaginative play options while keeping access front and center.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Policies
Official partner materials state the equipment meets or exceeds ADA standards.
Considerations
Fully ramped toddler and 5-12 sections are specifically called out by the official partner source.
Considerations
The site includes ADA-accessible swings and poured-in-place surfacing.
Considerations
Shade appears present in parts of the playground, but not full-cover throughout.
Family Facilities
Parking
Family Facilities
Accessible splash pad
Family Facilities
Ramped play structures
Mobility features
Ramped access
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
8392 Orf Road
Lake Saint Louis, MO, 63367
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Sources & Updates
3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Lake Saint Louis official park pagelakesaintlouis.com
Confirms Hawk Ridge Park location at 8392 Orf Road.
Checked: name, address, park context, all-inclusive designation
- Lake Saint Louis facilities pagelakesaintlouis.com
Confirms public facility listing.
Checked: public access, park access status
- Unlimited Play official playground pageunlimitedplay.org
Best official source for detailed inclusive features and images.
Checked: inclusive features, surfacing, swings, music area, splash pad, age zones
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official city and Unlimited Play sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.