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City of St. Louis Offering Free Firewood for City Residents
11/26/2024 - City residents can find firewood at Forest Park, Carondelet Park and O'Fallon Park -
Jones Administration and St. Louis Development Corporation Begin Installing Wifi in Public Parks
10/31/2024 - With the help of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, Jones’ administration and SLDC began installing free WiFi in nine city parks. -
As School Year Approaches, It’s Time to Sign Up for Fun and Safe After-School Activities
08/12/2024 - The City of St. Louis offers a wide range of programs for children and teenagers looking for fun and safe activities after school. -
Pools to Remain Open Noon to 6PM through August 18
07/25/2024 - All City outdoor pools will remain open from Noon to 6pm daily through Sunday, August 18. -
Mayor Jones Opens New Pickleball Courts And Renovated Basketball Courts In Marquette Park
07/18/2024 - Jones was joined by 3rd Ward Alderman Shane Cohn and others to cut the ribbon on the renovated basketball courts and brand-new pickleball courts -
City of St. Louis Recreation Division 2024 Summer Camp Registration Opens
03/11/2024 - 2024 Summer sessions camps begin June 3rd and July 8th -
City of St. Louis Department of Personnel to Hold Job Fairs to fill 300 Summer Positions
02/26/2024 - The City of St. Louis Department of Personnel will hold job fairs on Saturday, March 2 and Saturday, March 9, -
City of St. Louis Announces Expansion of Recreation Center Hours, Programming for Youth Following Tragic Overnight Shooting Downtown
06/18/2023 - The City is working to expand youth programming and hours at Wohl and Marquette Recreation Centers in the weeks ahead. -
City of St. Louis Announces Summer Fun STL Youth Programming Sites, Summer Youth Job Opportunities
05/25/2023 - Summer 2023 safe and fun activities and job opportunities for St. Louis youth -
City of St. Louis Recreation Division Summer Camp Registration opens April 3
03/24/2023 - 2023 Summer sessions camps begin June 5th and July 10th -
Recreation Division Hiring Summer Lifeguards
02/21/2023 - Duties include checking the chemical balance of pool water, enforcing rules, providing instructions in swimming safety, and coaching swim teams. -
City Reminds Residents of Christmas Tree Recycling Locations
12/27/2022 - City residents can take their bare tree to one of three City Park sites to be recycled -
City of St. Louis Offering Free Firewood for City Residents 2022
11/10/2022 - City residents can find firewood at Forest Park, Carondelet Park and O'Fallon Park -
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 to May 12. -
With Warmer Weather on the Horizon, City of St. Louis Launches Parks, Recreation and Forestry Job Fair Series
03/16/2022 - Jobs with the City start at $15/hour with competitive benefits and seasonal parks and recreation jobs do not require city residency -
City of St. Louis Reminds Residents of Christmas Tree Recycling Locations
12/28/2021 - The Parks Department has chosen locations in the north, south and central areas to ensure that our recycling sites are as convenient as possible. -
Soulard Market Celebrates the Holiday Season
12/09/2021 - On Saturday, December 11, Soulard Market will celebrate the holiday season with carolers, a lit tree, and Santa visiting the farmer's market. -
City of St. Louis Offering Free Firewood for City Residents 2021
12/08/2021 - Pickup available at three locations -
St. Louis Parks, Recreation and Forestry Division to Hold Halloween Events at City Recreation Centers
10/27/2021 - Halloween-themed events this week at six City recreation centers -
St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, Alderman Collins-Muhammad to Partner for City Parks and Recreation Job and Hiring Fair
10/18/2021 - SLATE is partnering with Collins-Muhammad Jr. for a Job & Hiring Fair on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Wesley House Association -
2021 Urban Hayrides in Forest Park
10/01/2021 - Dates / Times are still available so make your reservations today! -
City Announces Opening of Outdoor Pools Ahead of Sweltering Weekend
06/09/2021 - Beginning this Friday, June 11, the City’s 3 outdoor pools - Cherokee Pool, Fairgrounds Pool and Marquette Pool - will be open from noon to 6pm. -
Free Firewood for City Residents Starting Monday, November 9, 2020
10/23/2020 - Pickup available at three locations starting Monday, November 9, 2020, after 3:00 PM -
Memorial Arrangements for Michael Desnoyer
07/01/2020 - Passed away on April 14, 2020 -
City of St. Louis Recreation Division Opens Summer Day Camps
06/16/2020 - Day Camps Begin June 7th -
City of St. Louis Restricts Vehicular Traffic Inside Several Parks
03/30/2020 - Restricting vehicular traffic inside several parks in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19 -
City of St. Louis Enacts Additional Restrictions to Combat COVID-19 at Its Various Parks and Sports and Recreation Facilities
03/29/2020 - The additional restrictions are effective immediately. -
City of St. Louis to Offer Free Recycling for Christmas Trees
12/26/2019 - Beginning Thursday, December 26, residents can drop off bare trees at three City parks -
Steinberg Skating Rink is Open for the 2019-2020 Season
11/15/2019 - The outdoor skating rink is open daily including all holidays through March 1st, 2020. -
Free Firewood for City Residents Starting Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
11/08/2019 - Pickup available at three locations starting Tuesday, November 12, 2019. -
City Awards Contract to Remove Thousands of Potentially Dangerous, Backlogged Trees
10/23/2019 - Mayor Lyda Krewson took action today to remove approximately 2,000 potentially dangerous, backlogged trees from neighborhoods all across the City. -
2019 Fall Hayrides in Forest Park
10/01/2019 - Register today to reserve your wagon -
New City Rec Programming
08/30/2019 - Increased Programming Established Across City Recreation -
Marquette Park Fundraiser
07/25/2019 - Allies of Marquette Park Raise $7000 for pool furniture -
Jayson Tatum Gives Back
07/16/2019 - Tatum returns to where it all started -
Forest Park Forever and the City of St. Louis Break Ground on Experiential Nature Playscape in Forest Park
07/15/2019 - 17-Acre Nature Playscape Funded by Forest Park Forever Donors, Will Open in 2020 -
July is Park and Recreation Month
07/01/2019 - Parks and recreation programs are an integral part of communities throughout this country -
Registration Now Open for SouthSide Rec Soccer League
06/28/2019 - Important partnerships brings life to new soccer league. -
Feedback Requested About Renovating and Improving Forest Park's Steinberg Skating Rink
06/12/2019 - Forest Park Forever has scheduled five listening sessions at the O'Fallon and Carondelet Recreation Centers the week of June 24th -
City of St. Louis & Forest Park Forever Celebrate the Reopening of New & Improved Emerson Central Fields
04/25/2019 - City of St. Louis and Forest Park Forever formally reopen and dedicate Emerson Central Fields -
Enrollment for Free Summer Camps for City Kids Opened April 1st, 2019
04/02/2019 - Free Summer Camps for City Youth Ages 5-17. Register Now! -
Flora Conservancy of Forest Park Ornaments Available
12/05/2018 - May be purchased at the Jewel Box or the Parks Administration Building in Forest Park -
Steinberg Skating Rink Opens for the Season
11/13/2018 - St Louis’ Premier Winter Destination, Steinberg Skating Rink opened for the 2018-2019 ice skating season on Sunday Nov 11th @ 10am -
Free Firewood for City Residents
10/31/2018 - Pickup available at three locations starting Tuesday, November 13, 2018. -
St. Louis Fire and Police Departments Join Partner Agencies to Plant Trees with Residents
10/05/2018 - Effort to Beautify Neighborhoods and Build Relationships with First Responders -
On the Map: Charlton H. Tandy & Tandy Park
08/15/2018 - Located in the Ville neighborhood, Tandy Park is named for Charlton H. Tandy, a Civil War veteran and tireless crusader for civil rights in St. Louis -
Enrollment for Free Summer Camps for City Kids Opens April 2, 2018
04/02/2018 - Free Summer Camps for City Youth Ages 5-17. Register Now! -
Recycle Christmas Trees at Three City Parks
12/26/2017 - Forest Park, O'Fallon Park, Carondelet Park Accepting Bare Christmas Trees -
Proposals for the Operation of All Concessions at the Boathouse on Post-Dispatch Lake in Forest Park
10/10/2017 - Proposals for the Operation of All Concessions at the Boathouse in Forest Park -
2017 Urban Hayrides in Forest Park
10/01/2017 - Enjoy a taste of the country in the heart of the City -
Free Firewood for City Residents - 2016
11/01/2016 - Starting Wednesday, November 9, 2016 -
City of St. Louis Forestry Crews Help Support Veterans Through 'Saluting Branches' Day of Service at Jefferson Barracks
09/15/2016 - Crews from the City of St. Louis Forestry Division will donate their skills and services to honor the men and women who have fought for our country. -
City Begins Removal of Trees Infected or Threatened by Emerald Ash Borer
09/06/2016 - Treatments on More Than 1,000 Large, Healthy Ash Trees Continue. -
City of St. Louis and Residents Continue to Respond to Storm Damage
07/15/2016 - Tree Debris Disposal Information for City Residents -
City Begins Treatment and Removal of Thousands of Trees Infected or Threatened by Emerald Ash Borer
06/23/2016 - The shiny green Emerald Ash Borer is responsible for destroying hundreds of thousands of Ash trees. -
Mayor Slay Appoints Greg Hayes Director of Parks, Recreation, & Forestry as Gary Bess Announces Retirement After 40 Years of Public Service
01/05/2015 - Hayes, former Forestry Commissioner, replaces Gary Bess, who retired on December 31, 2014. -
In Memoriam: Sylvester Brandon
12/23/2014 - Homegoing Service information for our beloved friend and co-worker -
Looking for the Perfect Holiday Gift?
12/01/2014 - Consider Flora Conservancy of Forest Park Ornaments -
New Ornaments Available
08/18/2014 - Proceeds to benefit the Flora Conservancy of Forest Park -
St. Louis Named 7th Best City for Recreation
07/29/2014 - 2014's Best & Worst Cities for Recreation -
American Planning Association Designates Forest Park a Top 10 Great Public Space for 2013
10/09/2013 - Noted for Design, Amenities, Cultural Institutions, History -
Donald Stephens Receives 40-Year Service Pin
05/01/2013 - during brief ceremony at City Hall -
O'Fallon Park Recreation Complex Opens
01/23/2013 - RecPlex will provide programs for health and wellness, community and youth. -
O'Fallon Park Recreation Complex Ribbon Cutting
01/16/2013 - Set for Noon, Saturday, Jan. 19 -
Ready for Ice Skating?
11/01/2012 - Circle Friday, Nov. 16 on your calendar. -
Free Summer Day Camps, Theme Camps
06/01/2012 - Opportunities for City children ages 4 - 17. -
City Park Competing for Sprite Grant
05/01/2012 - Vote for Fox Park through May 31 -
2012 Spring-Summer Softball League Sign-up
01/06/2012 - Applications are now being accepted for teams wanting to participate in the St. Louis Softball League. -
Recycle Your Bare Christmas Tree
01/01/2012 - Drop off your tree at one of three City park sites through Friday, Jan. 13. Trees will be recycled into mulch. -
City Residents Offered Free Firewood
11/07/2011 - Firewood available after 3 p.m. most weekdays on the Lower Muny Opera lot -
Ready for Ice Skating at Steinberg?
11/01/2011 - Here's the latest about ice skating in Forest Park -
Urban Hayrides Bring the Country to Forest Park
10/01/2011 - Hayrides on Friday and Saturday nights starting this weekend and ending Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. -
Register for City Rec Programs
10/01/2011 - Registration is now open for fall and winter activities at all City recreation centers. -
Balloon Glow and Race
09/01/2011 - Mark your calendar for the Great Forest Park Balloon Race on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. -
Forest Park Forever Turns 25
07/01/2011 - Initial efforts raised money to make improvements to existing facilities within Forest Park -
Brightside News
07/01/2011 - Operation Brightside will now be known as Brightside St. Louis. -
Scholarships Available for Youths
06/01/2011 - Limited number available for youths to participate in recreation programs. -
2011 Slow-pitch Softball Tournament
06/01/2011 - Sponsored by the Missouri Veteran's Foundation -
2011 Summer Softball League
05/01/2011 - Short Season Summer Session deadline is May 20. -
Tilles Park May Try Synthetic Ice Rink
03/01/2011 - First City park to utilize plastic ice; could be ready as soon as next fall -
Forest Park Ranger Duo Featured
02/01/2011 - St. Louis Sprout & About website recently featured Ranger David Leifheit and Ezzy -
Recycling Christmas Trees
01/01/2011 - Options for disposing of your Christmas tree -
Parks Department News You Can Use
12/01/2010 - Holiday Buffets, Skating Parties, Unique Gifts, and Free Firewood
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