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
Caterers' Services for Jewel Box, World’s Fair Pavilion and Cabanne House Request for Proposals
Opens:
02/24/2025 |
Closes:
03/28/2025 04:30 PM
Tree Felling, Invasive Species Removal and Trail Building in City Parks Request for Proposals
Opens:
03/18/2025 |
Closes:
04/25/2025 04:30 PM
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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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 -
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
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Contact Information
Address:
5600 Clayton Ave.
, inside Forest Park
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
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