COVID-19 Information Events and programs listed in this guide Dear St. Louis County residents, are subject to change based on updated recommendations and guidelines St. Louis County is a great place to live, work and raise a provided by the St. Louis County family. Department of Public Health. Programs One of the highlights of the County is our dedicated green may be heavily modified or canceled, and spaces. Our St. Louis County Parks and Recreation staff limited in capacity. The online Activity work hard year-round to keep our parks beautiful. Spring Guide will be updated periodically to and Summer offer some of the best views in St. Louis reflect changes. For further information County thanks to the diligent efforts of Parks staff, while call (314) 615-4FUN or email parks@ also offering a wide variety of programming to enhance stlouisco.com anytime Monday-Friday, 9 your experience. a.m.-4 p.m. Our Parks and Recreation team offers a wide array of Summer activities, including numerous camps to keep children engaged during their Summer break from school. Wear a face Food Truck Fests will continue through the Summer and into September at various parks around the County. covering And once again, we welcome you to celebrate America with us at JB Blast on Friday, July 2 at Jefferson Barracks Park. Featuring an evening of live music and a brilliant fireworks display, this event is perfect for all ages and free Maintain social to enjoy. distancing In an effort to protect public health, we will be following all public health guidelines. Program sizes will be limited and safety measures put in place. Visit www. stlcountyparks.com for program updates. Avoid crowds St. Louis County offers over 70 park destinations, each with their own character and ambience. There’s sure to be one near you — maybe even one you’ve always meant to explore! I hope you will join my family and me as we enjoy the amenities and activities at our St. Louis County parks this Spring and Summer. Stay home if you feel sick Sincerely, Visit www.stlcorona.com for Sam Page the latest information. St. Louis County Executive Our Mission What’s inside... To provide high quality parks, facilities, and recreation services that enhance residents’ lives through responsible and effective At a Glance Calendar 4 management of resources. Report an Issue Special Events 6 If you see suspicious activities, vandalism or problems within a St. Louis County park, please call the Park Watch Hotline at Kids Korner 8 (314) 615-ISEE (4733) or (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri). You may remain anonymous. Summer Camps 11 To contact a Park Ranger call (314) 615-8911. To report a crime in progress or a medical emergency, call 911. Aquatics 14 Accessibility St. Louis County Parks Department welcomes people of all Great Outdoors 18 abilities to participate in our programs and services. If you or someone you know has a disability and would like to participate in one of our programs or activities, please let us know how we Medley 24 can best meet your needs. Please contact us at (314) 615-4386 or Relay MO at 711 or (800) 735-2966 as soon as possible but Volunteer Programs 27 no later than 48 hours (two business days) before a scheduled event. Emails can be sent to [email protected]. The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) does not require the Parks Gardening Programs 28 Department to take any action that would change the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Alternative formats (braille, large print Exhibits & Exhibitions 29 etc.) of this Parks Activity Guide can be provided upon request. PARK LOCATIONS 30 Job Opportunities Interested in working for St. Louis County Parks? Call the Educational Programs 32 opportunity hotline at (314) 615-JOBS (5627) or visit our website at stlouiscountymo.gov. Sports 36 St. Louis County Parks offers fair and equal employment, conditions of employment, and promotional opportunities for all persons without discrimination based upon race, color, Dance 40 religion, sex, national origin, age, disability/handicap condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans Health, Wellness, Fitness 41 status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors. Photography Policy Young at Heart (50+) 44 St. Louis County Parks staff occasionally takes photographs of participants in park programs, classes or events for marketing Rec Centers, Historic & Cultural Sites 46 purposes. Please feel free to let our staff know if you do not want your photo or your child’s photo taken and/or used for the purpose of marketing. Community members are also L OCATION GUIDE welcome to submit their own photos via our Facebook page or ACC Affton Community Center via email to [email protected]. GRC Greensfelder Rec Plex Parks Advisory Board KRC Kennedy Rec Plex Michael Meredith Erica Hoffman NCRC North County Rec Plex Gary Otten Dennis deJong STV St. Vincent Community Center Gerard Sander Robert Muckler PAL The Pavilion at Lemay Diane Christy County Council You can register for most of our programs online Rita Heard Days District 1 at stlcountyparks.com! Look for this symbol that Kelli Dunaway District 2 indicates which programs have online registration Tim Fitch District 3 and payment options available. Shalonda D. Webb District 4 Lisa Clancy District 5 Icons in this guide made by Freepik, Vectors Market, Roundicons, Eucalyp, Ernie Trakas District 6 DinosoftLabs, Smashicons, Ultimatearm, Icon Pond and Prosymbols from www. Mark Harder District 7 flaticon.com. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 17 Spring Cleaning at Faust 11 Lone Elk/Castklewood Trail Ride March Faust Park................................................26 Lone Elk Park..........................................21 6 History of Missouri National Guard Cowboy Dinner Trail Ride 13 Food Truck Fest Jefferson Barracks Park.......................32 Greensfelder Park.................................21 Faust Park...................................................6 11 Card Making Class 18 Lone Elk Sunset Trail Ride 14 Farm Friday ACC............................................................25 Lone Elk Park..........................................21 Suson Park.................................................8 13 Re-enactor & Military Collectors Show 21 Lone Elk Lunch & Trail Ride 15 French-Indochina/Vietnam (15-16) PAL..............................................................25 Lone Elk Park..........................................21 Jefferson Barracks Park.......................33 Geo-Poker 22 Lone Elk Special Access Pass MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Lone Elk Park..........................................18 Lone Elk Park..........................................18 Love Park..................................................37 Disc Golf Glow Tournament 23 WWII Weekend (23-25) Historic Village OH (15-16) Endicott Park..........................................36 Jefferson Barracks Park.........................6 Faust Park...................................................7 17 Bingo! Lone Elk Special Access Pass Cowboy Dinner Trail Ride ACC............................................................26 Lone Elk Park..........................................18 Greensfelder Park.................................21 18 Painting on the Rocks 24 MLB Pitch, Hit & Run 18 Food Truck Fest ACC............................................................24 St. Vincent................................................37 Tilles Park...................................................6 20 Dog Egg Hunt Thornhill Open House (24-25) 20 Lone Elk/Castklewood Trail Ride St. Louis Carousel....................................6 Faust Park...................................................7 Lone Elk Park..........................................21 Women of History in Missouri Night in the Wild Camping 22 Fort Belle Fontaine History Ride Jefferson Barracks Park.......................32 Lone Elk Park..........................................22 Fort Belle Fontaine...............................33 Thornhill Open House (20-21) 29 Lone Elk Special Access Pass Hurry Up! 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Lecture Faust Park...................................................7 Lone Elk Park..........................................18 Faust Park................................................32 Affton Flea Market MLB Pitch, Hit & Run 24 Wren’s Dinner ACC............................................................25 Snyder Park.............................................37 Queeny Park...........................................19 27 Historic Village OH (27-28) 30 Lone Elk Special Access Pass 25 Full Moon Bike & Walk Faust Park...................................................7 Lone Elk Park..........................................18 Simpson Park..........................................20 Geocaching 101 Senior Prom Full Moon Paddle Queeny Park...........................................18 PAL.............................................................44 Simpson Park..........................................20 28 Cliff Cave Capers APRIL MAY Cliff Cave Park........................................19 2 All Around the Barn Tour 1 Children’s Garden Club 30 Float into Summer Suson Park...............................................19 Queeny Park...........................................10 Meramec River.......................................20 3 Children’s Garden Club MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Queeny Park...........................................10 PAL..............................................................37 JUNE St. Vincent Flea Market Wren House