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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The Recreation Division offers programming throughout the City of St. Louis for residents of all ages.  We offer swimming, weight lifting, boxing, basketball, youth football, volleyball, aerobics, arts and crafts, and additional activities for the citizens of St. Louis. 

La División de la Recreación ofrece programando a través de la Ciudad de S. Louis para residentes de todas las edades. Ofrecemos nadando, el peso que levanta, encajonar, el baloncesto, futbol de juventud, el voleibol, el aeróbic, artesanía, y actividades adicionales para los ciudadanos de S. Louis.

SUMMER PROGRAM

The City of St. Louis, Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is proud to announce the Playtime Recreation 2013 Summer Program.

Playtime Recreation 2013 Summer Program Online Enrollment Page.

For Summer Day Camps at 12th & Park, Buder, Gamble, Lindenwood Park, Marquette, Tandy, Willmore Park and Wohl Centers please see the information immediately below.

The Summer Pool Schedule is after the list of recreation centers.

City of St. Louis Recreation Centers

Summer Day Camp Information for Buder, Gamble, Lindenwood Park (Jamieson & Loughborough), Marquette, Tandy, Willmore Park (Jameison and Pernod), Cherokee camp is full but is accepting individuals for the waiting list.  Wohl camp is full but is accepting individuals for the waiting list, and 12th and Park camp is full but is accepting individuals for the waiting list.

The City of St. Louis Summer Day Camp is for children ages 7 - 12 at 12th & Park, Buder, Cherokee, Gamble, Marquette, Tandy, Willmore Park and Wohl and for children ages 4-6 at Lindenwood Park.  The camp begins at 9:30 am for all campers.  The Lindenwood Park camp ends at 1pm.  All other camps end at 4:00pm.  Prompt Pick Up of participants is required.  Campers must wear tennis shoes.  Severe Weather will cancel park programs. A USDA approved lunch will be provided FREE at all summer sites.  All center and summer sites will be closed on Thursday July 4, 2013.  Outdoor pools will be open on Thursday July 4, 2013.  All recreation programs are offered in cooperation with the City of St. Louis Office on the Disabled.  These camps are sponsored in part by a grant from the Community Development Administration.

Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, movies, basketball, softball, kickball, chess, archery, and field trips.

Summer program registration begins March 25, 2013.  Spaces are limited and are offered on a first come first serve basis.  You may apply in person at any of the Recreation Centers or call (314) 289-5320 for further information.  Summer camp begins on Monday June 10, 2013 and ends on Friday July 26, 2013

This application can be printed out and brought to the recreation center or faxed to 535-3901.

Summer Camp Application Form

 

12th & Park Recreation Center - 1410 S. Tucker - 314.589.6142

Hours of Operation 

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm

Saturday 12 noon - 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm


Buder Recreation Center - 2900 Hickory - 314.664.0327

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 11:00am - 8:00pm

 

Cherokee Recreation Center - 3200 South Jefferson - 314.664.0582

Hours of Operation 

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm

 

Gamble Recreation Center - 2907 Gamble St.- 314.531.0505

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00pm

 

Marquette Recreation Center- 4025 Minnesota - 314.353.1250

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 9:00am - 7:30pm

Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Tandy Recreation Center - 4206 Kennerly - 314.652.5131

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 7:30pm

 

Wohl Recreation Center - 1515 North Kingshighway - 314.367.2292

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 8:00pm

Other St. Louis Recreation Facilities

Demetrious Johnson Charitable Foundation Center - 724 Union - 314.367.4141
Formerly the West End Center - Operated by the Demetrius Johnson Charitable Foundation


Carondelet Park Rec Complex - 930 Holly Hills - 314.768.9622
Owned by the City of St. Louis - operated by the YMCA of Greater St. Louis


O'Fallon Park Recreation Complex - 4343 W Florissant - 314.932.1423
Owned by the City of St. Louis - operated by the YMCA of Greater St. Louis in partnership with Boys and Girls Club of America


 

 Summer Pool Schedule

June 10, 2013 - August 2, 2013

A Learn-To-Swim program is offered at each site.  Swimming Equipment/Mandatory Items: swim suits, towels and soap.  Optional items: goggles, masks or swim caps.  For safety swim sessions will be canceled during stormy weather.  The Learn to Swim program and the summer swimming program are sponsored in part by a grant from the Community Development Administration.

 Pool Address  Open Swim  Water Aerobics  Learn To Swim 
 12th & Park
589-6142
Indoor Pool
1410 South Tucker 
3-5 pm 
M T W TH F
 
 8-10am M W F
5-6:30pm M W F
12-12:45pm
T TH 
 Chambers
534-1953
Outdoor Pool
Franklin & Compton 
 12-6pm SU M W F
1-6pm T TH SA
 
12-12:45pm
T TH SA
 Cherokee
664-0582
Indoor Pool
3200 South Jefferson 
12-5pm M W F
1-5pm T TH 
8:30-10:30am
M W F
Lap Swim
8:30-10:30am
T Th 
12-12:45pm
    T TH 
 Marquette
353-1250
Outdoor Pool
4025 Minnesota 
12-6pm SU M W F
1-6pm T TH SA 
 
12-12:45pm
T TH SA
 Tandy
652-5131
Indoor Pool
4206 W Kennerly 
3-4:30pm
M T W TH F 
8:30-10am
T TH F 
6-7:30pm
W W F
12-12:45pm
T TH
 Fairgrounds
534-9219
Outdoor Pool
Grand & Natural Bridge 
12-6pm SU M W F
1-6pm T TH SA 
 
12-12:45pm
T TH SA 
 Wohl
367-2292
Indoor Pool
 1515 North Kingshighway
1-4:30pm M W F
12-4:30pm T TH 
8:30-10am M W F
6-7:30pm T TH
Evening Swim
6-7:30pm T TH 
12-12:45pm
M W F 

Contact Information

Phone: (314) 289-5320
Fax: (314) 535-3901

Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Address:
5600 Clayton Ave in Forest Park
St. Louis, Missouri 63110

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