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Kade's Playground The City of Herculaneum, Unlimited Play, Inc. Josh and Annette Bauman did just that for their son Kade.
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Kade’s Playground and Splash Pad offer a fun, safe, and accessible space where kids of all abilities can play together, build confidence, and make friends — bringing joy and inclusion to our entire community. and a growing list of project donors are honored to unveil the name of Jefferson County’s very first universally accessible playground. Childhood is a precious time for any child, but when a child’s days are limited on this earth their family and friends rally to make each moment count. Kade was born with Mitochondrial Disease that causes many complications including seizures and global developmental delays. Kade’s parents dreamed of the day he could play on a playground like every other child. Unfortunately, typical playgrounds are not designed for most children and adults with disabilities and/or life critical illnesses. Kade, at the young age of 3, was called to Heaven last year on October 14th, 2011. His passing fueled both Josh and Annette‘s determination to bring a universally accessible playground to his community. Josh reached out to Natalie Blakemore, founder of Unlimited Play who has successfully completed 4 playgrounds in the area, and together along with a very dedicated Mayor, Park Board, and Fire Department it is happening for the community of Jefferson County. The new Unlimited Play playground being built in Herculaneum will honorably be named Kade’s Playground.

Today’s ground breaking will happen behind the restroom building in the parking lot at 2:00 PM
10/11/2026

Today’s ground breaking will happen behind the restroom building in the parking lot at 2:00 PM

2:00 PM Today, We Broke Ground on the Next Chapter of Kade's Playground! What an incredible day for our community!Today,...
10/11/2026

2:00 PM Today, We Broke Ground on the Next Chapter of Kade's Playground!

What an incredible day for our community!

Today, families, friends, supporters, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Stabiae Expansion Area at Kade's Playground. This project will create even more opportunities for children of all abilities to play, explore, and make memories together.

What makes today even more special is that it happened exactly 12 years after the original groundbreaking of Kade's Playground on October 11, 2014. What began as a vision to create Jefferson County's first universally accessible playground has grown into a destination enjoyed by families from across the region.

This expansion would not be possible without the generosity of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community members who believe that every child deserves a place to play.

Hope to see you there.

We invite families from across the community to join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone for Kade’s Playground with...
10/08/2026

We invite families from across the community to join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone for Kade’s Playground with the groundbreaking of our playground expansion!

Sunday, October 11
2:00 PM
Kade's Playground at William C. Haggard Park, Herculaneum 776 Joachim Avenue Herculaneum, MO 63048

This is a celebration for the entire community, especially the children who will enjoy this new addition for years to come. We encourage kids to be part of the fun by bringing their own toy shovel or small digging shovel and helping us turn the first dirt on this exciting project!

Come celebrate with us, take photos, meet friends and neighbors, and help kick off the next chapter of Kade’s Playground. This project has only been possible because of the incredible support from our community, donors, volunteers, and sponsors.

View the Jefferson County Leader for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

A Great Weekend in Herculaneum! Mark your calendars for an exciting weekend of community, family fun, and making a diffe...
10/05/2026

A Great Weekend in Herculaneum!

Mark your calendars for an exciting weekend of community, family fun, and making a difference!

Saturday, October 10 4th Annual Autumn Ridge Auto Show & Fall Festival
Autumn Ridge Residences - Independent Living & Residential Care
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Enjoy classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles, plus food vendors, live music, raffles, face painting, a magician, balloon artist, bake sale, and much more. Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fall fun while supporting Twin City Little League!

Sunday, October 11 Kade's Playground STABIAE Expansion Groundbreaking
Kade's Playground at William C. Haggard Park
2:00 PM

Join us as we celebrate the next chapter of Kade's Playground with the official groundbreaking for the STABIAE expansion area. This exciting project will continue creating inclusive play opportunities for children and families throughout our community.

Two great events. One amazing weekend. Come support local organizations, celebrate community spirit, and help build a brighter future for Herculaneum.

We are excited for the groundbreaking hope to see you there.
09/30/2026

We are excited for the groundbreaking hope to see you there.

(Herculaneum) After several months of fundraising and planning, ground will be broken on an addition to Kade’s...

Reach out if you want to participate. Email the following information to cbaker@cityofherculaneum.gov• Contact Name• Or...
09/28/2026

Reach out if you want to participate.

Email the following information to [email protected]

• Contact Name
• Organization/Business Name (if applicable)
• Phone Number
• Email Address

Subject Line: Herculaneum Trunk or Treat

Calling All Businesses, Organizations, Churches, Civic Groups & Citizens!

The Herculaneum Fire Department and the City of Herculaneum is looking for participants for our annual Herculaneum Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 31, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at William C. Haggard Park!

Whether you're a local business, nonprofit organization, school group, church, first responder agency, sports team, or simply a family that enjoys giving back to the community, we'd love to have you join us. You do not have to be located in Herculaneum to participate. We welcome groups from throughout Jefferson County and beyond!

Decorate your vehicle, hand out candy or treats, promote your organization, and help create a fun and safe Halloween experience for area families.

Location:
William C. Haggard Park
776 Joachim Avenue
Herculaneum, MO

Event Time:
October 31, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

To Participate:
Email the following information to [email protected]

• Contact Name
• Organization/Business Name (if applicable)
• Phone Number
• Email Address

Subject Line: Herculaneum Trunk or Treat

Help us make this year’s Trunk or Treat the biggest one yet! Please share this post with businesses, organizations, and community groups that may be interested in participating.

We can't wait to see all the creative trunks and costumes on Halloween night!

09/28/2026

Thank you to Herculaneum Today and Tomorrow for your generous donation to Kade’s Playground in memory of Bill Haggard. We appreciate your support and this special way of honoring Bill. ❤️

The Time Has Come... We're Breaking Ground! After months of planning, fundraising, and incredible community support, we ...
09/27/2026

The Time Has Come... We're Breaking Ground!

After months of planning, fundraising, and incredible community support, we are excited to announce that all fundraising for the Kade's Playground Stabiae Expansion has been completed!

Now it's time to turn this dream into reality.

Groundbreaking Ceremony
Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM
Kade's Playground, William C. Haggard Park
776 Joachim Avenue, Herculaneum, MO

Join us for a short ceremony celebrating this exciting milestone, and then watch as the children help officially kick off construction by taking the first shovels of dirt from the new expansion area!

Kids are invited to help break ground! A limited number of child-sized shovels will be available, but families are welcome to bring their own child-sized shovel if they would like to participate.

This project has only been possible because of the generosity of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who supported the fundraising efforts. Thank you for helping us create something special for the children and families of our community.

We can't wait to celebrate with you and begin building the next chapter of Kade's Playground!

Get ready for two amazing events in one great day on Saturday, September 26th!All Day EventsFood vendors Bounce Houses $...
09/25/2026

Get ready for two amazing events in one great day on Saturday, September 26th!

All Day Events
Food vendors
Bounce Houses $10 all day - $5 after 6:00 PM

32nd Annual Jefferson County Fire Engine Rally

Rally Parade starts at 9:00 AM from St Pius and travels 61/67 to William C Haggard Park
10:00 AM Open Ceremony
10:45 AM Arrival of Air Rescue Helicopter
11:00 AM Youth Scavenger Hunt (limited to first 30 registrants)
11:30 AM NFSA Live Fire Side-by-Side Sprinkler Demonstration
12:30 PM Muddy River Training - Rope Rescue Demonstration
1:30 PM Apparatus Awards
2:00 PM Rally Closing

Herculaneum Fall Festival
4:00 PM start grabbing your spot before the music starts
5:00 PM Kevin Merseal and The Good Medicine Band
6:00PM Blackwell Station

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776 Joachim Avenue
Herculaneum, MO
63048

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

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+16364754447

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