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

Youth Football League
04/07/2022 - Youth ages 5-13 year old can participate in tackle football by signing up a each recreation center.
Sewing Classes Available at Recreation Centers Summer 2022
04/07/2022 - Sewing classes are open for signups! Youths ages 12-22 may register for evening sewing classes at any of our 7 recreation centers.
City of St. Louis Recreation Centers to Hold Camp Open House for Parents and Kids, Distribute Free Gun Locks
04/03/2022 - 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 through May 12. Registration is free, and St. Louis City residency is required.

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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.