Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

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

None at this time.

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 Participate in the Tree-Membrance Program 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

• City of St. Louis Recreation Division Summer Camp Registration opens April 3
  2023 Summer sessions camps begin June 5th and July 10th
  Press release | Division of Recreation | 03/24/2023
• Recreation Division 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 | 02/21/2023
• City Reminds Residents of Christmas Tree Recycling Locations
  City residents can take their bare tree to one of three City Park sites to be recycled
  Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recycling Section,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 12/27/2022

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment