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
Email & full profile

Upcoming Events

Aug 19

Forest Park Advisory Board
04:30 PM, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Sep 16

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

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

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

City Announces Opening of Outdoor Pools Ahead of Sweltering Weekend
Beginning this Friday, June 11, the City’s 3 outdoor pools - Cherokee Pool, Fairgrounds Pool and Marquette Pool - will be open from noon to 6pm.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry,Division of Recreation | 06/09/2021
Recreation Department Hiring Summer Lifeguards
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 | 05/06/2021
Free Firewood for City Residents Starting Monday, November 9, 2020
Pickup available at three locations starting Monday, November 9, 2020, after 3:00 PM
News/Announcement | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 10/23/2020

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