Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

Forestry Division
Report tree problems and high weed and grass, tree inventory, compost, ash borer information,

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

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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 Participate in the Tree-Membrance Program Recycle Christmas Trees Rent a Stand at Soulard Market Rent the Jewel Box Rent the World's Fair Pavilion Report a Problem at City Parks Report a Problem with a Recreation Center Report a Tree Problem or Request a New Tree Report Weeds and High Grass Reserve a Wagon for Urban Hayrides in Forest Park

• City of St. Louis Announces Expansion of Recreation Center Hours, Programming for Youth Following Tragic Overnight Shooting Downtown
  The City is working to expand youth programming and hours at Wohl and Marquette Recreation Centers in the weeks ahead.
  Press release | Division of Recreation,Office of the Mayor | 06/18/2023
• City of St. Louis Announces Summer Fun STL Youth Programming Sites, Summer Youth Job Opportunities
  Summer 2023 safe and fun activities and job opportunities for St. Louis youth
  Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention,Division of Recreation,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/25/2023
• City of St. Louis Recreation Division Summer Camp Registration opens April 3
  2023 Summer sessions camps begin June 5th and July 10th
  Press release | Division of Recreation | 03/24/2023

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment