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

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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 Kern Lakeside Pavilion Rent the World's Fair Pavilion Report a Problem at City Parks Report a Problem with a City Tree Report a Problem with a Recreation Center Report Weeds and High Grass Request Planting of a New Tree Reserve a Wagon for Urban Hayrides in Forest Park

• St. Louis Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department, Nike, and Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport Are Bringing Specialized Coach Training to St. Louis
  This new coach training equips the City of St. Louis coaches and Recreation staff with techniques to support thousands of local youth through sport.
  News/Announcement | Division of Parks | 07/10/2025
• Mayor Jones Administration Opens Digital Learning Lab at Tandy Recreation Center
  The Digital Learning Lab at Tandy Recreation Center is the first to open.
  Press release | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry,Office of the Mayor | 03/31/2025
• Recreation Division Hiring Summer Lifeguards 2025
  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 | 03/14/2025

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment