Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Director
Greg Hayes
Director, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
(314) 289-5300
Email & full profile
Upcoming Events
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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
constituentServices
Procurement Opportunities
Services
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
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City of St. Louis Offering Free Firewood for City Residents
City residents can find firewood at Forest Park, Carondelet Park and O'Fallon Park
Press release | Division of Forestry,Office of the Mayor | 11/26/2024 -
Jones Administration and St. Louis Development Corporation Begin Installing Wifi in Public Parks
With the help of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, Jones’ administration and SLDC began installing free WiFi in nine city parks.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Office of the Mayor,Division of Parks | 10/31/2024 -
As School Year Approaches, It’s Time to Sign Up for Fun and Safe After-School Activities
The City of St. Louis offers a wide range of programs for children and teenagers looking for fun and safe activities after school.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Division of Recreation | 08/12/2024
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Menu
Contact Information
Address:
5600 Clayton Ave.
, inside Forest Park
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
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