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Sprout & About Says Musick Park Sprayground a 'Best Bet'

St. Louis Sprout & About, an online resource for family events and activities listed the Hazelwood gem with other popular locations like Citygarden and Tower Grove Park.

The unveiled s newly renovated sprayground in May. In the few short weeks it has been open, the attraction has gained an old title back: one of St. Louis Sprout & About's Best Bets on "Spraygrounds."

Since opening in 2008, the has been a popular hangout for kids and adults seeking cool relief from the summer heat.  Some of the enhancements made to this facility include upgrades to all facets of the spray pad including the mechanical equipment, underground pipes, spray heads, fencing, and concrete with bare feet friendly surfacing.  Plus, at night, the sprayground will be lit up with multi-colored lights that reflect off the shooting water, creating a rainbow show.   

“We installed the sprayground at Musick Park for the enjoyment of local residents who could walk there,” said Doug Littlefield, supervisor of the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division, shortly before the May grand re-opening. “With all the recent improvements, it’s definitely a ‘must see’ attraction for people who live in and outside our community."

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Musick Park Sprayground rounds out St. Louis Sprout & About's list which includes: Citygarden, Tower Grove Park, Creve Coeur Park, Sylvan Springs Park, Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden and Tilles Park.

See what the popular family site had to say about each.

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