Olivette Parks & Recreation - Five Oaks
About
Municipal Indoor Playground at Olivette Community Center
Five Oaks Indoor Playground at the Olivette Parks & Recreation community center on N Warson Rd offers municipal-rate indoor play for kids 2 and up. Mix of open play and structured drop-off programming.
Open Play and Programs
The facility runs three distinct types of play access. Programs include:
- Open Play (when no structured programs are running)
- Structured Drop-Off Play (Mon/Thu evenings, Tue/Wed evenings, weekend mornings)
- Sensory Friendly Playtime (Fridays mornings)
- Olive Explorers sessions combining story time, crafts, and play
- Birthday parties for residents
What's Included
- Resident youth $6 (open play), $3 (drop-off session)
- Non-resident youth $8, $5
- Members access free
- Children under 2 free with paying youth
Experience
Significantly cheaper than commercial indoor playgrounds, with the dedicated sensory-friendly Friday slot serving neurodivergent kids. Drop-off programs let parents stay in the facility but not in the playroom. Best for Olivette and surrounding-suburb residents who get the cheaper rate.