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

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Director

Greg Hayes
Director, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
(314) 289-5300
Email & full profile

Forest Park Lagune by goodeye-stl on Flickr

Upcoming Events

Oct 15

Forest Park Advisory Board
04:30 PM, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Nov 19

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

Procurement Opportunities

None at this time.

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

Services

Apply for a Tree Permit to Maintain

Free Firewood for City Residents

How to Recycle Christmas Trees

Locate Compost and Wood Chips Pick Up Sites

Locate Compost Drop Off

Locate Residential Yard Waste Drop Off

Rent a Stand at Soulard Market

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.

Galleries

Youth Participating in Recreation Programs

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment

Photo Gallery - 2013 Ribbon Cutting - O'Fallon Park Recreation Complex

Flora Conservancy Photo Gallery

News and Announcements

Memorial Arrangements for Michael Desnoyer
Passed away on April 14, 2020
Newsgram | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 07/01/2020
City of St. Louis Recreation Division Opens Summer Day Camps
Day Camps Begin June 22nd
Press release | Division of Recreation | 06/16/2020
City of St. Louis Restricts Vehicular Traffic Inside Several Parks
Restricting vehicular traffic inside several parks in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 03/30/2020