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.

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Contact Info

Phone: (314) 289-5320

Address:
5600 Clayton Ave in Forest Park

Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all City of St. Louis public programming requires a face mask to enter and all individuals to keep social distance throughout their visit at the Recreation Center Temperature checks will be done on all individuals. Participants are also encouraged to wash hands frequently and to bring their own source of water. There is no public drinking of water faucets allowed. Anyone not adhering to these protocols will be asked to leave.

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Rec Division News

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
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 | 03/07/2022

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Recreation Centers View contact and program information for each City recreation center

Photo by Mark Groth Title: Buder Rec Center which used to be a Bath House
Source: Mark Groth

Programs View recreation programs, from baseball to music to engineering

Leagues View registration and schedule information for sports leagues

Photo by Mark Groth Title: Basketball players at Beckett Playground
Source: Mark Groth

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La división de recreación ofrece programación a lo largo de la ciudad de St. Louis para los residentes de todas las edades. Ofrecemos natación, levantamiento de pesas, boxeo, baloncesto, fútbol juvenil, voleibol, gimnasia, artes y oficios y actividades adicionales para los ciudadanos de St. Louis. Actividades de la división de recreación son financiadas total o parcialmente a través del Departamento de vivienda y desarrollo urbano a través de una subvención de la administración para el desarrollo comunitario en la forma de desarrollo de comunidad Block Grant dólares.

Funding Statement:

This activity is financed (in part) (wholly) through an allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of St. Louis' Community Development Administration.