Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

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Contact Info

Phone: (314) 289-5300

Address:
5600 Clayton Ave.
inside Forest Park

Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Reservations and availability 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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Director

Greg Hayes
Director, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
(314) 289-5300
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Upcoming Events

These events are coming up soon. You can also View past meetings

Oct 20

Forest Park Advisory Board
04:30 PM, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Nov 17

Forest Park Advisory Board
04:30 PM, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

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

Procurement Opportunities

Grass Cutting for Vacant Buildings Request for Proposals Fall 2022
Opens: 08/11/2022 | Closes: 11/01/2022 05:00 PM

Services

Apply for a Tree Permit to Maintain

Free Firewood for City Residents

Locate Compost and Wood Chips Pick Up Sites

Locate Compost Drop Off

Locate Residential Yard Waste Drop Off

Recycle Christmas Trees

Rent a Stand at Soulard Market

Rent the Jewel Box

Rent the World's Fair Pavilion

Report a Problem at City Parks

Report a Problem with a Recreation Center

Report a Tree Problem or Request a New Tree

Report Weeds and High Grass

Reserve a Wagon for Urban Hayrides in Forest Park

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

Union-Lindell Bridge Reconstruction
| Board of Public Service,Board of Aldermen,Department of Streets,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry,Metro Transit (formerly Bi-State) | 09/07/2022
City of St. Louis Recreation Centers to Hold Camp Open House for Parents and Kids, Distribute Free Gun Locks
April 4 is the first day St. Louisans can register for the City’s free summer camps, with registration for the first camp session running to May 12.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Division of Recreation | 04/03/2022
With Warmer Weather on the Horizon, City of St. Louis Launches Parks, Recreation and Forestry Job Fair Series
Jobs with the City start at $15/hour with competitive benefits and seasonal parks and recreation jobs do not require city residency
Press release | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry,Office of the Mayor,Division of Recreation,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 03/16/2022

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