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

More Contact Info

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

Forest Park Lagune by goodeye-stl on Flickr

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

Compost Drop Off

Free Firewood for City Residents

How to Recycle Christmas Trees

Locate Compost and Wood Chips Pick Up Sites

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

Residential Yard Waste Drop Off

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

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment

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

Flora Conservancy Photo Gallery

News and Announcements

Flora Conservancy of Forest Park Ornaments Available
May be purchased at the Jewel Box or the Parks Administration Building in Forest Park
Newsgram | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 12/05/2018
Steinberg Skating Rink Opens for the Season
St Louis’ Premier Winter Destination, Steinberg Skating Rink opened for the 2018-2019 ice skating season on Sunday Nov 11th @ 10am
News/Announcement | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 11/13/2018
Free Firewood for City Residents
Pickup available at three locations starting Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
News/Announcement | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 10/31/2018

Procurement

Private Operator of the Lyle House in Carondelet Park - RFP
Opens: 02/06/2019 | Closes: 03/22/2019 05:00 AM