Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Director
Greg Hayes
Director, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
(314) 289-5300
Email & full profile
Upcoming Events
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Divisions
Forestry Division
Report tree problems and high weed and grass, tree inventory, compost, ash borer information,
Parks Division
The Parks Division of the Parks Department operates and maintains the 108 parks in the City of St. Louis
Recreation Division
We offer swimming, weight lifting, boxing, basketball, youth football, volleyball, aerobics, arts and crafts, and additional activities for the citizens of St. Louis.
Soulard Market
Hours of operation, daily vendor participation, market ordinances and rules, stand rental, and contact information.
Brightside St. Louis
Dedicated to cleaning, greening St. Louis since 1982
constituentServices
Procurement Opportunities
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Tree and Infrastructure Inventory and Analysis Request for Proposals
Opens: 02/13/2026 | Closes: 03/13/2026 04:00 PM
Services
Our Parks
Forest Park and over 100 parks serve and anchor all our city neighborhoods and can be a quiet oasis in the heart of the city.
Recreation
The City Recreation Division offers access to seven swimming pools, eight recreation centers and summer camps.
Flora Conservancy
The Flora Conservancy of Forest Park in partnership with the St. Louis City Parks Department, plants and maintains floral displays throughout Forest Park.
News and Announcements
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Recreation Division Hiring Summer Lifeguards 2026
Duties include checking the chemical balance of pool water, enforcing rules, providing instructions in swimming safety, and coaching swim teams.
News/Announcement | Division of Recreation | 02/17/2026 -
Soulard Market Closed on Sat., Jan. 24
Winter Weather Closing: Soulard Farmers Market Closed on Sat., Jan. 24
News/Announcement | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 01/23/2026 -
SLATE and City of St. Louis Partner on Hiring Event for Utility Workers, Lifeguards and Recreation Assistants
The hiring fair will take place on Friday, Jan. 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the SLATE office
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment,Division of Recreation | 01/20/2026
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Menu
Contact Information
Address:
5600 Clayton Ave.
, inside Forest Park
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
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