Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

Forestry Division
Report tree problems and high weeds 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

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 Make a Payment to the Forestry Division Make a Payment to the Office of the Medical Examiner Make a Payment to the Parks Division 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 Property Vegetation Problems Request Planting of a New Tree Reserve a Wagon for Urban Hayrides in Forest Park

• City of St. Louis to Host June 5 Hiring Event for Seasonal Utility Workers and Recreation Positions
  SLATE and the Department of Personnel partner to fill positions supporting summer operations across the City of St. Louis.
  Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment,Office of the Mayor,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 05/28/2026
• State-Controlled Police Withdraw Park Rangers From Traditional Duties, Risking Closure of Outdoor Pools for the Summer
  The state-controlled Metropolitan Police Department notified the City that Park Rangers will no longer provide on-site security at outdoor pools.
  Press release | Office of the Mayor,Division of Recreation,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 05/22/2026
• City of St. Louis Offers Free Summer Camps, Pools, Sports and Youth Employment Programs for Kids and Young Adults
  City programs for kids, families and young adults provide fun, safe and nurturing experiences.
  Press release | Office of the Mayor,Division of Recreation,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/07/2026

Sustainable Approaches by the City of St. Louis’ Forestry Division

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment