St. Louis County Parks

The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a grant to fund a Junior Historian program for St. Louis County Parks! MHC is the only state wide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It has served as a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities since 1971. Families will be invited to participate in the Junior Historian program at Jefferson Barracks Historic Site and Faust Park historic sites. Children wi...ll receive a work book filled with educational and history-related activities relevant to each site. Upon completion children will receive their very own Junior Historian badge. The Junior Historian program will be implemented in late spring/early summer 2021. For more information about the grants program of the Missouri Humanities Council, call 314-781-9660 or 800-357-0909 or write to the MHC, 415 S 18th Street, Suite 100, St Louis, MO 63103-2269.

It may be winter but we are dreaming of the warmer days! Spend your summer poolside at one of our four aquatic center locations. We are now accepting applications for lifeguards for the 2021 pool season. A current lifeguard certification is a bonus, but training will be provided for those who are not yet certified. Applicants must be ages 16+. Pay starts at $10.50/hour. Contact the recreation center for an application: https://stlouiscountymo.gov//programs-acti/swimming-pools/

St. Louis County Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking Qualification Statements from interested engineering and architectural firms for an on-call design services contract. The selected firm will provide support services for smaller budgeted projects as well as unforeseen design needs that may develop during the 2021 year. Qualification Statements are due February 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Interested firms may view the full Request for Qualifications at the following: https://www.x-rhodesplanroom.com//rfq-for-on-call-engineer

January is an exceptional time to view eagles in Missouri! Because of its big rivers, many lakes and expansive wetlands, Missouri is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing. Simpson Park and Lower Meramec Park are popular parks for eagles to nest You can also see a live eagle at our Eagle Watch and Trail Walk happening January 23 at Fort Belle Fontaine County Park https://www.facebook.com/events/245021413732174

Recycle your Christmas tree at a county park! Please remove all decorations from the tree and drop it off at Bee Tree Park, Spanish Lake Park, Queeny Park or Creve Coeur Park. Trees will be collected until January 17. Drop off locations: Spanish Lake: Main parking lot by the lake Creve Coeur: Sail Boat Cove parking lot... Queeny: Upper parking lot behind the complex near Smith Shelter parking lot Bee Tree: Lake parking lot See more

***UPDATE: The community center is back open! The St Vincent Community Center is closed due to a water main break.

The Jack O’Lantern Trail and Trunk or Treat at Faust Park is tomorrow! You will be guided by the light and spirit of Jack O’Lanterns leading you through Faust Historic Village to the reward of a trunk or treat. Register in advance by calling 314-615-8344. Face coverings are required by all individuals over the age of 5.

Join us for a spoOooky skate at Greensfelder Recreation Complex at Queeny Park this Saturday! Call 314-615-8472 to register.

Kick-off the holiday season at the St. Louis County Parks Foundation's annual Winter Wonderland fundraising event! Enjoy a stroll through Winter Wonderland without the lines or car traffic on November 18. There will be glow wands for kids, easy parking inside or near the park, and hot chocolate and cookies at the end of the walk. Cost is $20/person. All participants are required to observe safe social distancing. Masks are required for all participants 10 years of age and older.

Have some Halloween fun at The Pavilion at Lemay's Halloween Extravaganza on October 30!

Show off your carving skills and get in the Halloween spirit at Pumpkin Carving in the Parks on October 28 at Suson Park! Pumpkins, carving tools and designs will be provided. You can also bring your own favorite design or just free-hand your carving. Masks are required when social distancing cannot be maintained. Preregistration is required. Cost is $10/person. Call (314) 615-4386 to register.

Park-goer Meagan Taylor Sedivy captured these stunning photos of Queeny Park this morning

Have a frightfully good time at the Spooky Smile photo BOOth at St Vincent Community Center this Saturday!

The disc golf tournament at Jefferson Barracks Park is this Saturday, October 24! There will be a prize awarded to 1st place, a player’s pack for all participants and door prizes. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (314) 615-8841 or (314) 615-8862 for more information. Online registration is available here http://ow.ly/jCQq50BYSNp

Fewer tricks, more treats! Celebrate Halloween in style at our Jack O’Lantern Trail and Truck or Treat at Faust Park. Your family can hike our pumpkin-lit trail, stock up on candy and show off your costume or carving skillsall in one place. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 314-615-8344 or bought at the gate. Boo!

The Lone Elk Sunset Trail Ride is coming up! Bring your own horse and join St. Louis County Mounted Patrol on a guided trail-ride on October 25 or October 27. We will start at White Tail Shelter in Lone Elk Park and ride the White Bison Trail. Bring snacks, water and horse supplies you may need. Advanced registration required is required. Please call (314) 615-8822.

Head out to the Thornhill historic site in Faust Park this weekend (October 23 & 24) for an Evening in the Cemetery! Governor Frederick Bates has been at rest for 195 years, and he’s now rested well enough to visit with you at his graveside. Join Frederick, his wife Nancy, other members of the family and a few more resident ghosts in the family cemetery behind Thornhill, in Faust Park. The house will be appropriately decorated and historically dressed docents will explain mourning practices and superstitions of the period. Please comethe Governor is dying to meet you. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance by calling (314) 615-8328.

Think you have what it takes to be a disc golf champion? Find out at the Saint Louis County Classic at Jefferson Barracks Park on October 24! Register today to secure your spot and complimentary player’s pack! Register here http://ow.ly/8UC850BUDYM