Fall/Winter 2014 Activity Guide

Activity Guide

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T

he beautiful, mild weather got our residents outdoors in force this spring and summer. Our Parks staff stayed very busy hosting a variety of programs and events for the community to enjoy including the very popular FEAST in the Park food truck events.

We are always looking for ways to live out our mission of providing high quality parks, facilities and recreation services that enhance residents’ lives and promote an active lifestyle. This summer we proved that with the opening of our first water trail. This new fourmile trail, which is the first of its kind in the St. Louis area, opened on Creve Coeur Lake and gives our community a new type of water adventure experience. Water trails are also planned at Simpson Park and Spanish Lake Park.

Just because the weather is turning colder doesn’t mean that recreation stops. Please take the opportunity to look through our Activity Guide and see for yourself how St. Louis County Parks can keep you and your family busy throughout the fall and winter. We challenge you to get out and visit parks you haven’t visited and seek out new experiences that will create lasting memories for you and your family.

Honorable Charlie A. Dooley County Executive

Parks Advisory Board Ernestine Shivers-Jones Diane Christy Angie Hilzinger John Lorenz Bob Nelson Gary Otten Denise Pott Don Zykan Gerry Sander

Our Mission

To provide high quality parks, facilities, and recreation services that enhance residents’ lives through responsible and effective management of resources.

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Park Watch is a program to bring park visitors, park neighbors and St. Louis County Parks staff together to ensure safety and the highest quality of facilities and services.

If you see suspicious activities, vandalism or problems within a St. Louis County park, please call the Park Watch Hotline at (314) 615-ISEE (4733) or (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri). You may remain anonymous.

To contact a Park Ranger call (314) 615-8911. To report a crime in progress or a medical emergency, call 911.

Please report only! Do not take action to intervene or attempt to correct a problem. This is the responsibility of St. Louis County Parks Rangers and the St. Louis County Police Department.

Contents What’s Inside...

At a Glance Calendar

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Kennedy Recreation Complex

44

FEAST in the Park

Special Events

6

Greensfelder Rec. Complex

45

Kids Korner

12

St. Vincent Community Ctr.

46

Great Outdoors

14

North County Rec. Complex

47

Gardening Programs

19

Bissell House

48

Hayrides

20

Museum of Transportation

49

Ice Skating

22

St. Louis Carousel

50

Health, Wellness & Fitness

24

Fort Belle Fontaine

51

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Volunteer Programs

27

Historic Village @ Faust Park

52

Crafters Boutique Show

Park Locations

28

Thornhill @ Faust Park

53

Flea Markets

Dance Classes

30

Jefferson Barracks Museums

54

Medley

32

Wedding Venues

55

Sports

34

Page 38

Educational Programs

40

Field Trips

Scouts & Youth Groups

41

Affton Community Center

43

Page 6

Winter Wonderland Page 7

Automobile Series Page 8

Children’s Garden Club Page 13

NEW Water Trail Page 18

Ice Rinks Page 31 Page 33

Athletic Fields Page 37

Shelter Reservations Page 41

ACC GRC KRC MOT NCR STV

Location Guide

Affton Community Center Greensfelder Rec Plex Kennedy Rec Plex Museum of Transportation North County Rec Plex St. Vincent Community Center

Photography Policy

Additional Copies

Job Opportunities

St. Louis County Parks staff occasionally takes photographs of participants in park programs, classes or events for marketing 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 welcome to submit their own photos via our Facebook page or via email to pmailbox@stlouisco.com.

Additional hard copies of this Activity Guide are available in our Clayton office or at any of our Recreation Complexes. For the location nearest you, visit www.stlouisco.com/parks.

An electronic, searchable version of our Activity Guide can also be found on our website!

Interested in working for St. Louis County Parks? Call the opportunity hotline at (314) 615-JOBS (5627) or visit our website at stlouisco.com/personnel/jobsearch.

You can now register for most of our programs online at www.stlouisco.com/parks!

Look for this symbol that indicates which programs have online registration and payment options available.

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Calendar of Events September 5

FEAST in the Park Laumeier...................................6 Family Day at FEAST Laumeier...................................6

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7

20

21

Full Moon Bike & Walk Creve Coeur............................15

Faust Heritage Festival Faust.........................................7

5

Laumeier Family Day Laumeier...................................6

Prairie Hayride West Tyson Park.....................20

Bissell House Swap Meet Bissell House..........................33

Faust Heritage Festival Faust.........................................7

Docent-Led Tour Laumeier.................................40

Docent-Led Tour Laumeier.................................40

10

Moonlight Madness Run Queeny Park...........................16

Biking in the Moonlight St. Vincent Park......................15

23

Youth Fishing Lessons Suson Park..............................18

Moonlight Madness Run Queeny Park...........................16

24

FEAST in the Park Creve Coeur Park.....................6

Full Moon Paddle Creve Coeur............................17

25

Senior Coffee Hour Carousel...................................9

Late Night Fishing 3 locations..............................18

Living History Hayride Jefferson Barracks..................20

26

Scavenge Through the Night Queeny Park.....................33

History Hayride Faust.......................................20

All-Chevy Show MOT..........................................8

27

Brass & Nickel Car Show MOT..........................................8

History Hayride Faust.......................................20 11

12

Biking in the Moonlight Grant’s Trail.............................15

Sneaker Expo NCRC......................................33

Living History Hayride Jefferson Barracks..................20

Go By Train!

MOT..........................................8

Docent-Led Tour Laumeier.................................40

Carts & Cocktails Laumeier...................................9

11

FEAST in the Park Faust Park................................6

Super Hero Party Carousel.................................13

12

Hobo Campout MOT..........................................7

Great Outdoors Day Antire Valley............................14

Suson Farm Friday Suson Park.............................12

Cliff Cave Capers Cliff Cave................................14

Hayride & Music Lone Elk Park..........................20

Oldsmobile Fun Show MOT..........................................8

Family Hayride & Music Jefferson Barracks..................20

13

Hobo Campout MOT..........................................7

28

Princess Tea Party Carousel.................................12 Children’s Garden Club Sherwood’s.............................13 Better Birdfeeding Suson......................................14

Ranger Night Hike Jefferson Barracks..................28

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Play & Ride Carousel..................................13 Fall Color Canoe Float Meramec River........................16

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18

Ghost Stories Bissell House..........................10

Ghost Stories Ft. Belle...................................10 Biking in the Moonlight Creve Coeur Park...................15

October

Late Night Fishing 3 locations...............................18

16

Cricket Camp ( & 10/19) Love Park...............................36

FEAST in the Park Queeny Park.............................6

Brunch Bike Ride Creve Coeur............................16

Play & Ride Carousel..................................13

Hayride & Music Lone Elk Park..........................20

South County Flea Market ACC........................................33

3

Family Hayride & Music Creve Coeur...........................21

Family Hayride & Music Jefferson Barracks..................20

FEAST in the Park Tilles Park.................................6

4

Children’s Garden Club Haefners..................................13

Holiday Scrapbooking ACC........................................32

Youth Fishing Lessons Suson Park..............................18

Family Hayride & Music Creve Coeur...........................21

Puppets Galore Carousel.................................13

Bissell House Swap Meet Bissell House..........................33

Prairie Hayride West Tyson Park.....................20

Twice as Nice Flea Market NCRC......................................33 South County Flea Market ACC........................................33

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Harvest Festival Laumeier...................................7 Senior Coffee Hour Carousel...................................9 Fall Color Canoe Float Meramec River........................16

24

25

Halloween Sock Hop ACC........................................10

23

Winter Wonder Walk Tilles Park.................................7

Family Hayride & Music Greensfelder Park..................21

26

Winter Wonderland Opens Tilles Park.................................7

Ghost Stories Jefferson Barracks..................10

December

Halloween Boo-nanza NCRC......................................10

6

Haunted Shelter Extravaganza STV.........................................10

30

7

Children’s Garden Club Sappington Garden Ctr...........13 Sunrise Hike Lone Elk Park.........................16

Children’s Garden Club Sherwood’s.............................13

14

Singles Volleyball Night NCRC.....................................34

Trout Fishing & Chili Feed Suson Park.............................18

21

Bird House Building GRC........................................15

Family Hayride & Music Greensfelder Park..................21

7

Santa Claus in Affton ACC.........................................11

26

Senior Coffee Hour Carousel...................................9

Play & Ride Carousel..................................13

12

Candlelight Holiday Tour Thornhill (Faust)......................11

28

Re-enactor & Collectors Show Lemay Comm. Ctr....................8

13

Lunch With Santa NCRC......................................11

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February

March

Children’s Garden Club MOT........................................13

Pictures With Santa STV..........................................11

7

Children’s Garden Club Sherwood’s Forest..................13

Overnight on the Chubb Trail Lone Elk.................................16

Candlelight Holiday Tour Thornhill (Faust)......................11

17

St. Patty’s Day Float Meramec River.......................17

Living History Hayride Ft. Belle...................................21

Holiday Santa Walk Jefferson Barracks...................11

27

Adult Easter Egg Hunt Jefferson Barracks....................9

2

Living History Hayride Ft. Belle...................................21

Bird House Building GRC........................................15

28

Adult Easter Egg Hunt Jefferson Barracks....................9

7

Who Cooks for You All? Queeny Park...........................16

Twice as Nice Flea Market NCRC......................................33

Thornhill Open House Faust Park................................6

8

Wheels & Wine MOT..........................................9

South County Flea Market ACC........................................33

South County Flea Market ACC........................................33

Sunrise Hike West Tyson.............................16

14

Who Cooks for You All? Champ Park............................16

Candlelight Holiday Tour Thornhill (Faust)......................11 Skate with Santa KRC........................................23

29

Thornhill Open House Faust Park................................6

April

South County Flea Market ACC........................................33

21

Sneaker Expo NCRC......................................33

4

Children’s Garden Club Haefners.................................13

13

Play & Ride Carousel..................................13

22

Skate Camp (through 12/23) GRC........................................23

10

Baseball D.A.R.E. Dance ACC........................................13

15

Sunrise Hike Lone Elk..................................16

27

Girl Scout Learn-to-Skate GRC........................................23

25

South County Flea Market ACC........................................33

Ranger Night Hike Queeny Park..........................16

29

Skate Camp (through 12/30) GRC........................................23

16

Bird House Building Suson......................................15

20

Senior Coffee Hour Carousel...................................9

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Winter Wonderland Last Day Tilles Park..................................7

21

Winter Wonder Walk Tilles Park.................................7

3

Children’s Garden Club Baisch & Skinner.....................13

Singles Winter Wonder Walk Tilles Park.................................9

22

Senior Coffee Hour Carousel...................................9

22

Winter Wonder Walk Tilles Park.................................7

January

Special FEAST in the Park

Events Laumeier Free Family Days

Follow the caravan of various mobile menus and join family and friends for dinner in your beautiful St. Louis County Parks. Food trucks are taking the County by storm and each operator offers a small signature menu that is uniquely different. Event includes free live music. Event is open from 5 - 8 p.m., bands play from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit stlouisco/parks or call (314) 615-4386. No coolers allowed.

Date

Location

8/27

Creve Coeur Park

Scott Laytham & Tricky Holmes

9/5

Laumeier Sculpture Park

The Steve Ewing Duo

9/11

Faust Park

Fanfare

9/16

Tilles Park

Bob Kuban Band

9/24

Creve Coeur Park

The Ralph Butler Duo

10/2

Queeny Park

The Soulard Blues Band

Family Days at Laumeier include free family tours and art activities for all ages. Visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

Free

Laumeier

Day

Date

Time

Friday

9/5

5 - 7 p.m. (during FEAST)

Sunday

10/5

2 - 4 p.m.

Thornhill Open House

Come visit the home of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates and learn about his role in forming the state into what it is today.

The house is partially furnished. Also open to tour are the 1820s and 1860s barns, the smokehouse, ice house, peach orchard and blacksmith shop. The estate also includes the family cemetery, burial site of the governor, his wife, Nancy, and two of their four children.

Call (314) 615-8328 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

Free

Thornhill Grounds @ Faust Park

Day

Date

Time

Sa. - Su.

3/28 - 3/29

1 - 5 p.m.

Did You Know?

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St. Louis County Parks has 70 parks and cultural sites, five recreational complexes and more than 140 miles of trails!

All of this is available for you and your family to explore, learn and play.

Visit www.stlouisco.com/parks for more information!

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Proposal Package Looking for a unique way to “pop the question” this holiday season?

Find out more about our Winter Wonderland Proposal Package by contacting Maggie at pmailbox@ stlouisco.com or (314) 615-8371.

Slowly meander among a million twinkling holiday lights fashioned into over 100 displays of holiday characters and festive scenes. Enjoy the canopy of lights glistening throughout 75 acres of woodland in Tilles Park in St. Louis County.

Winter Wonderland is open 11/26/14 - 1/1/15. The display is open to vehicular traffic Sunday-Friday, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission is paid as vehicles exit the park. Saturday is reserved for horse-drawn carriage rides only and those reservations must be made in advance. Carriage rides are also available throughout the week. Tickets are available online at www.metrotix.com or by telephone at (314) 534-1111 beginning 10/1/14.

A St. Louis holiday favorite, Winter Wonderland is also a great way to support your favorite local charity. Every night, different charities volunteer to help St. Louis County Parks host this event. And, for cheerfully manning the gates, each charity receives a contribution from St. Louis County Parks in support of their organization.

Carriage Ride

Fee*

Vehicle

Fee

4 person private

$65.00

Family vehicle

$10.00

5 person private

$75.00

Limousine

$20.00

6 person private

$85.00

Commercial transport van

$40.00

Tour bus

$90.00

Large private $120.00 coach (up to 10 people) Large group coach

$12/ person

*not including Metrotix fees

Winter Wonderland Walk

Be one of the first to get a sneak preview of the twinkling lights of Winter Wonderland. Dogs must be on a leash. A special visitor from the North Pole can be expected! Cameras, strollers and wagons permitted. Food trucks will offer a wide selection of food and beverage for purchase. Limited space available. Advanced registration is required. Tickets can be purchased online beginning September 1. For additional information call (314) 615-8822.

Faust Heritage Festival

Faust Historic Village goes back to its roots for an old fashioned Folk Festival held exclusively in The Historic Village. The 19th century homes will be abuzz with period dressed staff and traditional arts and crafts such as blacksmithing, rope making, pottery firing and other historical arts and crafts demonstrated and available for purchase.

Food vendors and hands on activities for children, including rope making, historic games, butter churning and more. Hay wagons carry visitors around the parking lots from the main entrance.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

$5/adult Faust Historic Village $2/child (4-12) Free (3 and under)

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/20

10 a.m - 5 p.m.

Sunday

9/21

10 a.m - 5 p.m.

Harvest Festival

Hosted by Sauce magazine, this family event creates a harvest atmosphere! Join us and enjoy fall foods from the St. Louis area’s top restaurants, a farmers’ market featuring fresh local produce, locally made arts and crafts, family games, live music and more.

Tickets available for purchase at the gate. For more information call (314) 615-5278.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

$10/adult $8/Laumeier member Free (10 and under)

Laumeier

Day

Date

Time

Sunday

10/19

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hobo Campout

Ever want to try out life on the rail as a Hobo? Take this opportunity to feel like a vagabond. Bring a spoon and taste Mulligan stew as you spend the night as an old-fashioned hobo. After an evening of swapping stories around a campfire you’ll bed down in an authentic boxcar while you listen to the sound of trains rolling by. Wake by 7 a.m. or you will be rousted by the “bull”. Space is limited. Advance registration is required by calling (314) 615-8472.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

$5/person

Tilles Park

Day

Date

Time

Friday

11/21

6:30 p.m. / 7:45 p.m./ 9 p.m.

Age

Fee

Location

Saturday

11/22

5:15 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. / 7:45 p.m. / 9 p.m.

All ages

$25/person

MOT

Sunday

11/23

5:15 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. / 7:45 p.m.

Day

Date

Time

Fri - Sat

9/12-9/13

6 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Sat - Sun

9/13-9/14

6 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Special Events 2014 Automobile Series Brought to you by the Museum of Transportation (MOT). Admission to show grounds is free. Regular admission fee applies to the Museum. For information on all MOT programs and events call (314) 615-8668 or visit us at www.museumstlouis.org.

All-Chevy Show

The Fabulous Fifties Chevrolet Club hosts an all-Chevrolet gathering honoring the great American Chevy.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Free

MOT

Day

Date

Time

Sunday

9/7

11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Brass & Nickel Car Show

The Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri brings together antique cars from the brass and nickel era of automobiles. See vehicles from 1929 and earlier!

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Free

MOT

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/27

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Oldsmobile Fun Show

The Archway Oldsmobile Club hosts a display for Oldsmobiles of any condition. Celebrate the late, great Oldsmobile at this judged and display event.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Free

MOT

Day

Date

Time

Sunday

9/28

11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Did You Know?

The Museum of Transportation, in West St. Louis County, houses what has been recognized as one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the world.

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Go By Train!

Join us to celebrate railroading during an amazing inaugural event.

Featuring special exhibits, model trains, fun things for the kids, and the chance to enjoy railroading in a new way at one of the world’s finest railroad museums!

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

museum admission

Museum of Transportation

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/27

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Re-enactor & Military Collectors Show

If you are looking for a special item for re-enacting or are a military collector this is the event to find whatever it is you want. Re-enactors and memorabilia collectors from all around the area will have military items for sale or trade from the Revolutionary War period to World War II. Call (314) 544-5714 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

$15 booth rental $3/person admission

Lemay Community Center

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

2/28

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

American Arts Experience A Celebration of American Arts in St. Louis For two weeks during October the American Arts Experience-St. Louis, will fill concert halls, museums, theaters, universities and outdoor spaces in the St. Louis area with dozens of performances and shows by renowned American artists and companies in disciplines ranging from symphonic music to jazz and singersongwriters, theater by American playwrights and dance by American companies to major American visual artists.

Visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

Age

Date

Location

18+

10/3 - 10/19

Varies

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Adults-Only Events Senior Coffee Hour

Come bring your friends and enjoy drinking coffee with a light snack and socializing; Maybe even play some bingo!

Age

Fee

Location

50+

$5/person

St. Louis Carousel

Day

Date

Time

Thursday

9/25, 10/23, 11/20, 1/22, 2/26

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Carts & Cocktails Celebrate the beauty of art and nature at Laumeier Sculpture Park’s signature event, and savor the knowledge that you support our education, exhibition and art conservation programs. Carts & Cocktails is a distinctive experience only Laumeier can offer—a progressive party as unique as Laumeier itself. Where else can you combine golf carts, fine food and drink, a gorgeous natural setting, and great art? Guests buzz around the park in golf carts, visiting multiple lush locations to sip cocktails and enjoy delicious treats and live entertainment in the midst of our Collection. This fundraising event has sponsor and patron opportunities available. Tickets available for purchase at www.laumeier.org. For information call (314) 615-5276.

Age

Fee

Location

21+

$175/person $125 (Laumeier members)

Laumeier

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/27

6 p.m.

Singles Winter Wonderland Walk

Meet other singles and walk among a million twinkling holiday lights. Enjoy the canopy of lights glistening throughout 75 acres of woodland in Tilles Park. Food Trucks will be available for food and beverage purchases. Register online at www.stlouisco.com/parks.

For more information call (314) 615-8820.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$5.00/person

Tilles Park

Day

Date

Time

Friday

11/21

9 - 10 p.m.

Wheels & Wine

Join us for a special evening of wine and food tasting, live music and classic car displays. Featuring local wineries, restaurants and wine shops, this event benefits the Museum’s historic artifacts. Purchase tickets online at www.museumoftransport.org.

Age

Fee

Location

21+

$30/person

Museum of Transportation

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

11/8

5 - 8 p.m.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt Search 250 acres of Jefferson Barracks Park at night for thousands of numbered eggs redeemable for lots of prizes. This popular event is proudly sponsored by St. Louis County Parks, Friends of Jefferson Barracks and Y98 Radio. Held rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Bring a basket for your eggs, a flashlight and your friends.

Food Trucks on site for food and beverages purchases. Please do not arrive prior to 7:00 p.m. Registration opens January 5, 2015.

Call (314) 615-5572 for tickets or more information.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$8/person

Jefferson Barracks Park

Day

Date

Time

Friday

3/27

8 - 10 p.m.

Saturday

3/28

8 - 10 p.m.

Did You Know?

Just like a balanced diet and exercise, an active social life is an important part of healthy living. Studies show that people who have good social networks may live longer — and better. So, how socially connected you are now may help determine how healthy and independent you will be in the future.

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Special Events Halloween Events Ghost Stories at the Bissell House

Hear spooky stories told by costumed storytellers in the candlelit Bissell House. Dim lights, creaking stairs and slightly opened doors set the scene for this once-a-year exclusive. Two story times offered.

Limited space available. Advance registration is required by calling (314) 544-5714 or via e-mail jmagurany@stlouisco.com.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$5/person

Bissell House

Day

Date

Time

Friday

10/17

6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Ghost Stories at Jefferson Barracks

Hear spooky stories told by costumed storytellers above the bluffs of the Mississippi at the Barracks. Candlelight and creaking floors in the buildings and wood fires and noises from the woods set the scene for this once-a-year exclusive. Two story times offered. Limited space available. Advance registration is required by calling (314) 544-5714 or via e-mail jmagurany@stlouisco.com.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$5/person

Jefferson Barracks Park

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

10/25

6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Halloween Boo-nanza

Enjoy this family fun event which includes hayrides and a marshmallow roast around the bonfire. You’ll love our scavenger hunt where the first 10 to finish win a prize! We’ll have more fun with crafts, pumpkin races, a costume contest and our “Haunted Caverns” at the end of the program. Call (314) 615-8839 to register.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$7/person

NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

10/25

6 - 9 p.m.

Ghost Stories at Fort Belle

Participants will gasp at scary stories amid the cold, stone ruins at several sites along the Missouri River. The ruins hold stories of their own as well for those who dare to attend this Halloween adventure.

Enjoy a haywagon ride along a route lit by candled lanterns and bonfires. Hot chocolate will greet those that can finish. Limited space available. Advance registration is required by calling (314) 544-5714 or via e-mail jmagurany@stlouisco.com.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$7/person

Fort Belle Fontaine

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

10/18

6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Halloween Sock Hop by DARE

Join your friends and dance the night away! Wear your costume for a chance to win prizes. Admission limited to grades 5th-7th only.

Tickets may be purchased after Oct. 1. Co-sponsored by D.A.R.E. Call (314) 615-8822 for more information or to register.

Age

Fee

Location

Grades 5th7th

$5/person

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Friday

10/24

7 - 9:30 p.m.

Haunted Shelter Extravaganza

Come enjoy candy, hot chocolate, s’mores and other treats under the Haunted St. Vincent Shelter. There will be best costume prizes, sand volleyball and other fun activities for the entire family. Please call (314) 615-8788 to register or for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$3/person

STV

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

10/25

12 - 3 p.m.

Ghost Stories for Groups If you would like to share an evening with those that love all things that go “bump” in the night, our story-tellers can customize an unforgettable spooky experience for your group. Reservations are required at least two-weeks in advance. Events can be held at Fort Belle Fontaine, the General Daniel Bissell House or Jefferson Barracks Park.

Call (314) 544-5714 or email jmagurany@stlouisco.com for more information or to make your reservation.

Cost is $10/person.

Celebrating the Holiday Season Santa Claus is Coming to Affton!

Santa Claus rides to the Affton White-Rodgers Community Center on a fire truck from the Affton Fire Protection District. Dance show given

by Footnotes and Magic Show by Abra Kid Abra. Santa will light the holiday tree and pass out treats to children. Call (314) 615-8822 for more information.

Candlelight Holiday at Thornhill

Come experience the beauty of a holiday at Thornhill, the home of Governor and Mrs. Frederick Bates located in Faust Park. The customs of the 1820’s will surround guests on this self-guided tour through the festively adorned rooms with historically dressed docents in attendance. Please call (314) 615-8328 for advance tickets.

Age

Fee

Location

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Free

ACC

All ages

Day

Date

Time

Thornhill Grounds at Faust Park

Sunday

12/7

5 - 6 p.m.

$8/adult $5/child (5-12) Free (4 and under)

Day

Date

Time

Friday

12/12

6 - 9 p.m.

Saturday

12/13

6 - 9 p.m.

Sunday

12/14

1 - 5 p.m.

Holiday Lunch with Santa

Your child will enjoy breakfast with Santa and a holiday themed craft.

There will be a photo opportunity with Santa and a door prize drawn at the end of the program. Call (314) 615-8841 for more information.

Holiday Santa Walk

Age

Fee

Location

12 and under

$5/child

NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

12/13

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Holiday Pictures with Santa

Come join us in celebrating the holiday season by bringing your little ones to take pictures with Santa. Pictures will cost $5.00. Enjoy candy canes, cookies and holiday music. Call (314) 615-8788 for more information.

Your holiday will not be complete without a visit to Jefferson Barracks. The entire family will delight in this illuminated walk through the park as you visit with reenactors and Santa himself. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while listening to your favorite holiday carols.

Advance registration and payment required. Registration opens October 6. Walk begins promptly at your reserved time. Call (314) 544-5714 for more information or to make reservations.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$5/adult (12+) $3/child (11 and under)

Jefferson Barracks

Age

Fee

Location

Day

Date

Time

1 & up

Free admission

STV

Saturday

12/13

5 - 5:45 p.m.

Saturday

12/13

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday

12/13

6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

12/13

1 - 3 p.m.

E. Desmond Lee Holiday Train Display November 28 - December 28

Thursday - Sunday (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)

See it at the Museum of Transportation (regular museum admission applies)

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Kids

Lunch With Linda

Little ones get the opportunity to learn about transportation through hands-on activities and storytelling with primary educator, Miss Linda. Guests can bring their lunch or order from our snack bar.

Participation is limited. Please call (314) 965-6885, ext. 5 to register.

Korner

Suson 50th Anniversary Party

Suson Park is celebrating 50 years and we are celebrating at our last Farm Friday of the season. Bring the kids for pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing and candle making! We will also have a scavenger hunt and a Puppet Show beginning at 11:30 a.m. Register by August 22 and save $2 per child!

Call (314) 615-8822 to register or for additional information.

Age

Fee

Location

5 and under

Free*

MOT

Age

Fee

Location

Day

Date

Time

2-12

$10/child*

Suson Park

Friday

9/5 - 2/27

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

Day

Date

Time

Friday

9/12

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

* With paid museum admission

*$8/child if registered by August 22. Adults are free

Princess Tea Party

Our Princess Tea Party is designed just for your little princess!

Girls come dressed as a princess and we will have a tea party and do a craft to take home. Call (314) 615-8345 to make your reservation.

Age

Fee

Location

4-8

$15/child

St. Louis Carousel

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/13

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Did You Know?

A study reported by Optometry and Vision Science found that children who spend time outside have better distance vision than those who primarily play indoors.

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Puppets Galore

Come to the St Louis Carousel to see the Puppet Guild put on a wonderful puppet show. Learn how to make a puppet and receive a carousel ride! Call (314) 615-8345 to make your reservation.

Space is limited.

Super Hero Party

Have your superhero put on his or her superhero garb and join us at the Carousel for a superhero party. Enjoy the interaction with other superheroes with games and snacks. Call (314) 615-8345 to make your reservation

Age

Fee

Location

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$6/child in advance $8/child at the door

St. Louis Carousel

4-7

$15/child

St. Louis Carousel

Day

Date

Time

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/27

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Friday

9/19

9:30 - 11 a.m.

Play & Ride

Bring your child to the St Louis Carousel for a fun time! Children can go from our play room to our carousel as many times as they want during the two hour program. Toys allow the children to climb, bounce, pretend and just have fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

D.A.R.E Baseball Dance

Celebrate the opening of the Cardinals baseball season with friends and dance the night away. Tickets may be purchased after March 13. Call (314) 615-8822 for more information. Co-sponsored by D.A.R.E. Age

Fee

Location

Grades 5th - 7th

$5/child

ACC

Age

Fee

Location

Day

Date

Time

1-5

$8/child

St. Louis Carousel

Friday

4/10

7 - 9:30 p.m.

Day

Date

Time

Thursday

10/2, 10/16, 10/30 & 11/13

10 a.m. - Noon

Creation Station

Creation Station is located at the Museum of Transportation and is a hands-on learning environment that introduces children five and under to modes of transportation. Monthly projects and hands-on activities offered during playtimes. Admission based on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost is $2/person in addition to regular museum admission. Call (314) 965-6212 for more information.

Growing with St. Louis County Parks & Recreation

Children’s Garden Club delight in gardening This Club is designed to educate and bring Volume # that 13, sheet 07 and horticulture through projects participants begin themselves September 8th, 2012 and take home to grow events are free. For more Funand in theenjoy.

Garden All – Fall Gardening information call (314) or email dwolter@stlouisco.com.

Junior822-9095 Master Gardener - Golden Ray Series

Schedule

Date

Day

Time

Labor Day November 1

Tuesday Friday

9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.*

November 1 March 1

Thursday & Friday

9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.*

1st & 3rd Sundays

Sunday

11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m. & 3 p.m.

* Thursdays only Creation Station Monthly Schedule September

“Awesome Air Travel”

Helicopters & airplanes

October

“Curl Up With a Good Book”

Sharing our favorite stories

November

“Hayrides, Hot Cocoa & Happy Travelers”

Being a part of the changing seasons

December

“On the Right Track”

Winter time, glittery trains

2651 Barrett Station Road Saturday, September 13www.stlouisco.com/parks Saturday, January 3 “Plant Fall Colors” “Use of Dried Material” Like Us on Face Book “ St. Louis&County Parks Gardening “ Sherwood’s Forest Nursery Baisch & Skinner, Inc

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”—John Garden Center 2721 LaSalle StreetDewey 2651 Barrett Station Rd. February Welcome to the August Meeting, we appreciate & Thank DavidSaturday, Sherwood & Staff for their continuous7 support of the Children’s Garden Club. Has everyone survived the Heat ? how about the plants in your landscape. Today we will discuss this new “Fun Things to Do in the Garden” Saturday, 4 season we are aboutOctober to enter, Fall Gardening.

Sappington Garden Hope to see you next month at For the Garden @ Haefners Greenhouse 6703 Telegraph Road, topic isCenter All about Bats.

TBD Gravois Rd. is also the First meeting the Fall Session of the Junior11530 Master Gardener – Golden Rays Series. This program is ForThis the Garden by ofHaefners modeled after the highly successful Master Gardner Program and offers Horticultural and Environmental, Science Education, 6703 Telegraph Rd. though fun and creative activities.

Leadership, and Life skills. Development This program is committed Saturday, March 7to helping Young people become good gardeners and good citizens so they can make a positive contribution to their community , school and family.

“Growing the To enroll please let us know , or contact us @ (314) 615-8482 – Tonya or Doug. Orin Email us @Garden” toconnell@stlouisco.com or Saturday, November 1 Doug_Wolter@stlouisco.com Sherwood’s Forest Nursery & “Fall Harvest” Will we have any Fall Color of the first crimson leaves of autumn, and learn about fall blooming crocus very similar to the spring bloomingof crocus.

The ravages of heat, storms, drought, andGarden humidity makeCenter the late summer garden appear so worn out Museum Transportation that the freshness of newly emerging fall crocus and colchicum bulbs, Pansies, our cool weather crop are Rd. a breath of fresh air.

2651 Barrett Station One glimpse and you’ll Station suddenly wantRd. to bite into a crisp apple, or go on a hayride in a County Park, check it out in our Activity 3015 Barrett

Saturday, April 4 “Fun In The Garden” For the Garden by Haefners 6703 Telegraph Rd.

Guide www.stlouisco.com/parks. Some say nature saves her biggest show for fall, but I feel you need to appreciate each season

Mother Nature has to give us.

Saturday, December 6 “Holiday Decorations” Sherwood’s Forest Nursery & Garden Center 2651 Barrett Station Rd.

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Visit our booth at the St. Louis Home & Garden Show at the America’s Center Downtown February 26 - March 1!

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Great Outdoors

Better Birdfeeding

In addition to the basics, learn how to optimize your feeding station to attract the widest variety of Missouri songbirds and woodpeckers.

We will also present options for feeding on a budget and explore strategies for discouraging pests such as squirrels and starlings.

Meet at Suson Park house. Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

$6/person

Suson Park

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/13

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Great Outdoors Day

Join the St. Louis County Parks Department and the Missouri Department of Conservation to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. This event will take place at the Jay Henges Shooting Range and in Antire Valley Park. A variety of vendor displays and demonstrations will bring the outdoors to you. Call (636) 938-9548 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

Free

Antire Valley Park

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/27

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cliff Cave Capers

Explore Cliff Cave with a Park Ranger. Learn about the cave’s history, geology and see the animals that call the cave home.

Participants should be prepared to get wet and muddy and bring a flashlight. No sandals or open toed shoes. Do not wear any clothing or bring any equipment that has been used in any other cave. They will not be allowed in Cliff Cave. We will provide helmets and caving lights. Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

7+

$7/person

Cliff Cave Park

Day

Date

Time/Location

Saturday

9/27

10 a.m. - Noon

Saturday

9/27

1 - 3 p.m.

Eagle Watch & Trail Walk

Spend your day with the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park observing the eagles. A live eagle and other birds of prey from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on site from noon until 2 p.m. Enjoy two guided hikes on the three-mile trail. Hikers and bikers are welcome to take the trek on their own throughout the day. Refreshments will be served. Dress for the weather and meet at the Grand Staircase.

Advanced registration is suggested. Call (314) 544-5714 or email jmagurany@stlouisco.com for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Free

Fort Belle Fontaine Park

Day

Date

Time/Location

Saturday

1/24

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Bluebird House Building

Join a St. Louis County Park Ranger in building your very own bluebird house. Help provide a home for our state bird. We will provide all the building materials but please bring a hammer.

Advanced registration is required. Calling (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Wren House Building

Its going to be a long winter...start thinking “Spring” and make a new home for one of our smallest feathered friends. Join a Park Ranger to build your own wren house. Its the perfect, unique gift idea! Participants should bring a hammer. Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$8/person

Varies

All ages

$8/person

Varies

Day

Date

Time

Day

Date

Time

Sunday

11/16

3 - 4:30 p.m. (Suson, Spindler Shelter)

Sunday

11/16

1 - 2:30 p.m. (Suson Spindler Shelter)

Saturday

12/13

6 - 7:30 p.m. (GRC)

Saturday

12/13

4 - 5:30 p.m. (GRC)

Saturday

2/21

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

(GRC)

Saturday

2/21

9 - 10:30 a.m. (GRC)

Happy Trails Moonlight Chubb Trail Bike Ride

Ride the Chubb Trail after dark! Start at the Lone Elk Park-Chubb Trailhead and ride on your own. This is not a guided tour. This steep and narrow trail along the Meramec River Valley is suggested for advanced to expert riders only. High intensity bicycle lights of at least 200 lumens are recommended. Program presented in cooperation with Sunset Cyclery, (314) 966-5505. Helmets required for ages 16 and under. Call (314) 615-4FUN for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

Free

Lone Elk Park

Day

Date

Time

Wednesday

3rd Wednesday year-round

7-10 p.m. (Jan - Mar) 8-11 p.m. ( Apr - Oct) 7-10 p.m. (Nov - Dec)

After Dark at Creve Coeur Park Dark at five and stuck inside? Between October 1 and March 31, an “After Hours” pass allows holders to use Creve Coeur’s trails after sundown until 10 p.m. You will receive a vehicle tag for display in your car and a bracelet that must be worn while using the trail. Paved trails in the lower section of the park can be used each evening of the week. Parking will be at the Lakehouse Restaurant lot only.

Rangers will check the trails and lot for bracelets and vehicle tags.

Personal lights are required for all walkers, bikers and rollerbladers.

Helmets required for ages 16 and under. The trail will be closed during poor conditions. Advance purchase is required by calling (314) 615-8472.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$50/person for a season pass $10 for kids 16 and under (when accompanied by a permit holding adult)

Creve Coeur Park

Day

Date

Time

10/1 - 3/31

Sunset - 10 p.m.

Full Moon Bike Ride & Walk

Explore our beautiful trails by foot or bike at this unique after-hours program. Fee includes a bonfire with marshmallows and a hot dog roast. Participants must have a flashlight; bikers must have a mounted light on their bike. Helmets required for ages 16 and under.

Advance registrations is required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

$6/person

Creve Coeur Park (Taco Bell Shelter)

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/6

7 - 10 p.m.

Biking in the Moonlight

This ride, led by a park ranger, will tour three different trails in St. Louis County Parks that are approximately 10 miles long.

Glow-in-the-dark bike gear and flashing lights are encouraged and headlights and reflectors are required. Helmets are required for those 16 and under. Please bring water. Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

12+

$6/person

Varies

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/6

8 - 10 p.m.

St. Vincent Park (meet in the community center parking lot)

Saturday

10/11

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Grant’s Trail (Meet at Clydesdale Park)

Saturday

10/18

7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (meet at the Tremayne Shelter at Creve Coeur Park)

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Great Outdoors Happy Trails Overnight Hike - Chubb Trail

This is an incredible opportunity to hike and camp while letting someone else do the cooking! The hike will start from White-Tail Deer Shelter in Lone Elk Park. Your camping equipment will be transported to West Tyson Park. All you need on the trail is a day pack and water. The 7-mile trail follows the Meramec River past rich bottomland forest, prairie, bluffs and the rugged hills of West Tyson Park. Once you get to the camping site, you’ll enjoy dinner an overnight camp and breakfast prepared over an open fire. Afterward, you will hike back to your vehicle at Lone Elk. Dress for the weather.

Participants will encounter steep, rocky trails. Advanced registration required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Who Cooks for You Who Cooks for You All?

Join a park ranger on a night hike to discover who asks that question and a whole lot more! You’ll learn some amazing facts about our secretive feathered friends and hopefully hear some of them calling as we walk through the woods. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight to view these and other creatures of the night. Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-8472 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

7+

$5/person

Varies

Age

Fee

Location

Day

Date

Time

All Ages

$30/person

Lone Elk/West Tyson

Friday

11/7

Day

Date

Time

7 - 9 p.m.

Queeny Park (Mason Rd.)

Sat - Sun

11/1-11/2

Noon - Noon

Saturday

11/8

7 - 9 p.m.

Champ Park

Moonlight Madness Trail Run

Are you ready to challenge the trails at Queeny Park during the full moon? This fun night run will cover either 5k or 10k routes through the woods and fields of the park. Runners should be prepared with headlamps to navigate the dark trails. Following the run we will have plenty of free food and beverages to enjoy around the campfire.

Register online at https://alpineshop.webconnex.com/MoonlightMadnessRun2014 .

Park Ranger Night Hikes

Turn off the TV and enjoy an evening exploring some of our most popular deer hangouts. Meet a park ranger and prepare to be outnumbered by the wildlife you see and hear. Please bring a flashlight and wear your walking shoes. Must be able to walk 2 miles.

Advance registration is requested but walk-ups are welcome. Call (314) 615-4386 for more information or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

Queeny Park

All ages

$5/person

Varies

Date

Time

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/6

8 p.m.

Sunday

9/28

Friday

10/10

8 p.m.

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Jefferson Barracks Park (Leuthauser Shelter)

Saturday

11/15

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Queeny Park (Mason Rd.)

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

$15-20/runner

Day

Sunrise Hikes

Get your day started off on the right foot with an early morning hike led by Ranger Tim. You must be able to walk 1.5 miles and please dress for the weather. This is a rain or shine program. No registration required. For more information call (314) 615-4386.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Free

Varies

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

11/8

8 - 9:30 a.m. (West Tyson)

Saturday

11/15

7 - 8:30 a.m. (Lone Elk Visitor’s Center)

Saturday

2/7

7 - 8:30 a.m. (Lone Elk Visitor’s Center)

Brunch Bike Ride Ride the trail link from Creve Coeur Park to the Katy Trail, then follow the trail into historic St. Charles. We will eat an early lunch at the Winery of the Little Hills. Participants will meet at the Lakehouse Restaurant at 2160 Creve Coeur Mill Road, in Creve Coeur Park.

Helmets required for ages 16 and under. Bikers should bring plenty of water. Fee includes cost of lunch. Advanced registration required.

Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

$17/person

Creve Coeur Park

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

10/18

9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Fun on the Water Bring Your Own Boat

Bring your own boat (no motors) and join us for this rare opportunity to paddle a canoe or kayak after hours by the light of the full moon.

Fee includes all-you-can-eat hot dogs, beverage and a bonfire complete with marshmallows to roast. Advance registration is suggested. Call (314) 615-4386 for more information or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$6/person

Creve Coeur Park (Taco Bell Shelter)

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/6

7 - 10 p.m.

Fall Color Canoe Float

Park Rangers guide this seven-mile float down the scenic Meramec River through St. Louis County to view the beautiful fall colors along steep hillsides, lowlands and towering bluffs. Participants will meet at the boat ramp at Castlewood State Park and will “put-in” at Route 66 State Park. Participants must provide their own lunch, drinking water, sunscreen, binoculars and any other personal items you feel necessary for an all-day float. Canoes, life jackets and paddles are provided. Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-8472 for more information or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

8+

$40/canoe

Meramec River

Day

Date

Time

Thursday

10/16

8 a.m - 5 p.m.

Thursday

10/23

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Full Moon Paddle

Enjoy a rare opportunity to paddle a canoe on a lake after hours.

Fee includes canoe rental, all-you-can-eat hot dogs, beverage, and a bonfire complete with marshmallows to roast. Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

7+

$25/canoe

Creve Coeur Park (Taco Bell Shelter)

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/6

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

9/6

8:30 - 10 p.m.

St. Patty’s Day Float

St. Louis County Park Rangers will lead this 7-mile float on the Meramec River. This is a chance to get out early, get rid of the winter blahs and check out the Meramec River Valley. You will slip past rich forests, steep hillsides and towering bluffs as you make your way down the river. Floaters will meet at the boat launch at Castlewood State Park and travel to the put-in at Route 66 State Park. Bring a lunch, water, binoculars and other personal items you will need for this all day float. Canoes, paddles and life jackets are provided.

Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-8472 for more information or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

8+

$40/canoe

Meramec River

Day

Date

Time

Tuesday

3/17

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Gone Fish’n Catch & Release

The lake at Lone Elk Park has quite a reputation for having tons of bass and huge bluegill and great crappie. Fishing is available by reservation and is for catch and release only. Artificial lures must be used, no live or cut bait allowed. Your reservation fee provides you with a two seat boat and paddles; you must provide your own trolling motor and battery. Only two boats are available each day. Bank fishing is not allowed. Call (314) 615-4FUN to make a reservation.

Age

Fee

Location

16+

$30/boat (2 anglers/boat)

Lone Elk Park

Day

Date

Time

Fri-Mon

Sept - Oct

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Youth Fishing Lessons

Join a St. Louis County Park Ranger to learn the basics of fishing.

Learn how to tie knots, identify a variety of fish species and rig fishing poles for a safe and successful fishing experience. Fishing equipment will be provided. Space is limited. Advanced registration required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

8-15

$6/person

Suson Park (Rearing Pond)

Day

Date

Time

Tuesday

9/16

4:30 - 6 p.m.

Tuesday

9/23

4:30 - 6 p.m.

Late Night Fishing

Every second Saturday of the month, April-October, Suson, Simpson, and Spanish Lake Parks stay open until 11 p.m. for late night fishing. Bring your poles, baits and lanterns. Fishing is permitted from the bank only. Call (314) 615-4386 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Free

Suson, Simpson & Spanish Lake Parks

Day

Date

Time

2nd Sat.

9/13 & 10/11

6 - 11 p.m.

Trout Fishing & Chili Feed

Register early for this popular event! Fish for rainbow trout and enjoy an all-you-can-eat chili feed. Anglers must have a state fishing license and an annual trout permit is required to possess trout.

Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-4386 for more information or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$6/person

Suson Park

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

12/6

5 - 9 p.m.

Gardening in St. Louis County Parks Keep our Parks Beautiful

Volunteer gardeners meet once a week and work alongside Master Gardeners and County Parks Horticulture staff to work to keep our Parks beautiful. Volunteers are needed April October and should be 16 years or older. Contact Sue Bell at sbell@stlouisco.com or (314) 615-8865 for more information.

Day

Time

Location

Tuesday

8 - 11 a.m.

Jefferson Barracks Laborers House

Tuesday

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Faust Park Conway House

Tuesday

8 - 11 a.m.

Creve Coeur Park

Wednesday

8 - 11 a.m.

Queeny Park Barn off Mason Road

Thursday

8 - 11 a.m.

Museum of Transportation

Friday

8 - 11 a.m.

Faust Park - Carousel

Become a Master Gardener!

Call today for information on how to get started!

(314) 577-9442

Urban Tree Program

Honor a loved one, friend, organization or event through the Urban Tree Program. The donation level you choose will benefit the St. Louis County Park system by helping with reforestation of our urban forests. Options including donating a tree, a recycled plastic park bench with a bronze plaque for engraving or a bevel-edged commemorative brick for engraving.

Check out our Children’s Garden Club! (Info on page 13) Contact Jan Blassie at jblassie@ stlouisco.com or (314) 822-8151 for more information

Hayrides Living History Hayride

Enjoy a hayride through historic Jefferson Barracks with re-enactor vignettes throughout the park. The re-enactors will explain their time period, uniforms and equipment during stops. Space is limited.

Advance reservation is required by calling (314) 544-5714 or e-mailing jmagurany@stlouisco.com.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$7/person

Jefferson Barracks

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/6

Sunday

9/7

Prairie Hayride

Pretend you are back on the Oregon Trail with a hayride through our tall grass prairie. With no street lights or civilization around, this hidden gem in West St. Louis County should provide great stargazing opportunities. Enjoy music, marshmallows and beverages.

Please bring a lawn chair. Directions: From Route 44 take the Lewis Road exit, follow Lewis north then turn right on Allen Road, follow Allen until it dead-ends at the prairie. Advanced registration is required. Call (314) 615-8472 for more information or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

All ages

$10/person

West Tyson Park

Noon & 2 p.m.

Day

Date

Time

Friday

9/19

6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

9/20

6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

History Hayride

Join us after dark for a hayride around Faust Park. Then wander through candlelit historic homes, where refreshments and storytellers await. Warm up with a bonfire and enjoy live music.

Dress for the weather. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

They are available on our website (click online reservationsactivities) or by calling Faust Park at (314) 615-8328.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$10/person

Faust Park

Day

Date

Time

Friday

10/10

6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Saturday

10/11

6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Family Hayride & Country Music

Join us for a special evening at Creve Coeur Park. Enjoy music, marshmallows and hot chocolate. These hayrides are for people of all abilities, a ramp assisted hay wagon will be available. Due to limited space on the ramp accessible wagon, those needing accommodations should call (314) 615-8480 to make arrangements (no online reservations). Call (314) 615-8480 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$10/person

Creve Coeur Park

Day

Date

Time

Friday

10/3

6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Saturday

10/4

6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.

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Family Hayride & Music

Take a 45 minute hayride of the grand old military base at Jefferson Barracks Park. A fun family experience. After your hayride you’ll enjoy roasting marshmallows over an open fire, sipping hot chocolate and listening to George Portz. Call (314) 615-8822 for more information or register online.

Family Hayride & Music

Meet at the Mustang Shelter to enjoy Greensfelder Park under the stars. You’ll ride a haywagon through this beautiful evening setting.

After your hayride, enjoy roasting marshmallows over an open fire, sipping hot chocolate and listening to live country music performed by the very talented Robyn Lee. Dress for the weather. Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-5572 or register online..

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$10/person

Jefferson Barracks

Age

Fee

Location

Day

Date

Time

All ages

$10/person

Greensfelder Park

Friday

10/17

6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Saturday

10/18

6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Day

Date

Time

Friday

10/24

6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Saturday

10/25

1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m.

Evening Hayride & Music

Meet at White-Tail Deer Shelter to enjoy Lone Elk Park like never before. Ride a hay wagon through this beautiful setting and spot Elk, Deer and other wildlife. Later you can warm up by the fire, roast marshmallows and listen to live music. See if you can pick out the sounds of Elk bugling in the distance. Bring a flashlight; lawn chairs are welcome. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.

Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$10/person

Lone Elk Park

Day

Date

Time

Friday

10/17

6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

10/18

6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Living History Hayride

A late fall hayride at historic Fort Belle Fontaine is a must-do experience for the history buff and nature lover. Costumed reenactors from the War of 1812, Civil War, World War II and other periods will explain their uniforms and equipment. Dress for the weather. Limited space available. Advance registration is required by calling (314) 544-5714 or e-mailing jmagurany@stlouisco.com.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$7/person

Fort Belle Fontaine

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

11/1

10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Sunday

11/2

12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

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Ice

Skating Public Sessions

Kennedy Recreation Complex

Hours are subject to change due to weather conditions or special events. Please call (314) 615-5572 or (314) 615-SK8T (7588) to verify availability.

Season runs from September 27, 2014 to March 5, 2015.

Greensfelder Recreation Complex

Hours are subject to change due to weather conditions or special events. Please call (314) 615-8GRC (8472) or (314) 615-SK8T (7588) to verify availability.

Season runs from October 11, 2014 to March 1, 2015.

Day

Session 1 Time

Session 2 Time

Day

Session Times

Sunday

12:15-2:15 p.m.

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday

3 - 5 p.m.

Monday

10:00 a.m. - noon

none

Monday

10 a.m. - noon / 3-5 p.m.

Tuesday

10:00 a.m. - noon

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday

10 a.m. - noon / 3-5 p.m.

Wednesday

10:00 a.m. - noon

none

Wednesday

10 a.m. - noon / 3-5 p.m.

Thursday

10:00 a.m. - noon

none

Thursday

10 a.m. - noon

Friday

10:00 a.m. - noon

7 - 9 p.m.

Friday

10 a.m. - noon / 2-5 p.m. / 7-9 p.m.

Saturday

2:15 - 4:15 p.m.

7 - 9 p.m.

Saturday

7-9 p.m.

Admission & Skate Rental Fees Age

Price

4 and under* Free Child (5-12)

$4.00/person

Adult (13-64) $5.00/person Senior (65+)

$4.00/person

* When accompanied by a skating adult. Limit two free admissions per adult.

Admission & Skate Rental Fees

Skate Rental $1.50/person

Age

Price

Lockers $0.25/locker (quarters only)

Adult (13-64) $5.00/person

4 and under* Free Child (5-12) Senior (65+)

$4.00/person $4.00/person

* When accompanied by a skating adult. Limit two free admissions per adult.

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Skate Rental $1.50/person Lockers $0.25/locker (quarters only)

Free Style Skating Sessions

Figure skating practice for freestyle levels only. Limit 25.

Sessions run from September 22, 2014 - March 5, 2015.

Sessions not available on 11/27, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 or 1/1.

Ice Skating Lessons Fee

Location

Call for pricing

KRC

Location

Session 1

Registration Opens 9/2

$7.00/person

KRC

Monday

9/22 - 10/13

Day

Time

Wednesday

9/24 - 10/15

Monday

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Saturday

9/27 - 10/18

Wednesday

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Session 2

Registration Opens 10/21

Thursday*

3 - 3:45 p.m.

Monday

11/3 - 12/15

Wednesday

11/5 - 12/17

Saturday

11/8 - 12/20

Session 3

Registration Opens 12/23

Monday

1/5 - 2/16

Wednesday

1/7 - 2/18

Saturday

1/3 - 2/21

Fee

* $5.00 / person

Skateamp!

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Join us at Greensfelder Recreation Complex for ice skating and camp all-in-one! This two-day camp will consist of crafts, games, and of course, ice skating! Call (314) 615-8472 to register (2 session options).

Ice skating lessons will also be offered at Greensfelder Recreation Complex on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings beginning on October 11. Registration will open on September 2. Please call (314) 615-8472 for session details.

December 22-23 or December 29-30 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $50/child (Ages 6-10)

Holiday & Special Event Calendar Date

Saturday, December 27

Event

11/26

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon & 1 -3 p.m. (KRC)

11/27

Closed for Thanksgiving (GRC & KRC)

11/28

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon, 1 -3 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.

(KRC)

12/14

Learn to Skate Sessions

Holiday Celebration: Participants perform special solo routines. Free admission. 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

12:15 p.m. public session will not be held. (KRC) Skate With Santa: Enjoy candy canes, cookies and holiday music! Regular admission applies.

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. (KRC)

Daisies -11 a.m. / Brownies -12 p.m. & Juniors -1 p.m.

Kennedy Recreation Complex Cost is $12/girl, includes 55 minutes of instruction and skate rental. Advance registration is required by calling (314) 615-5572.

Date

Event

1/1

Public Sessions: 1 -3 p.m. only (KRC) Public Sessions: Noon - 3 p.m. only (GRC)

1/2

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon, 1-3 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. (KRC)

1/16-1/18

ISI Sweetheart Figure Skating Competition.

Spectators are welcome. No public skating. (KRC)

1/20

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3 p.m. (KRC)

2/16

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3 p.m. (KRC)

2/17

Ice Revue: 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. (GRC)

12/22 & 12/23

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3 p.m. (KRC)

12/24

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. only (KRC) Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon only (GRC)

12/25

Closed for Christmas Day (KRC & GRC)

12/26

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon, 1-3 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.

(KRC)

12/29 & 12/30

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon & 1-3 p.m. (KRC)

3/5

12/31

Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. only (KRC) Public Sessions: 10 a.m. - Noon only (GRC)

End of season public session: 10 a.m. - Noon (KRC)

3/7

Annual Ice Recital: year-end presentation for participants only. 7-9 p.m. (KRC)

3/8

Annual Ice Recital: 3-5 p.m. (KRC)

Health * Wellness * Fitness Yogalates

Combines the exercises and stretches of yoga, pilates and core strengthening into one class providing a challenging and relaxing workout. Beginners should arrive 10 minutes early for a brief introduction. Bring a yoga mat, water and towel. Call St. Louis Community College - Meramec at (314) 984-7777 to register.

EZ Pilates

Improve muscle tone, support correct posture and learn to move with ease and grace through our body conditioning routine that will help build flexibility, strength and endurance. For more information call (314) 615-8841.

Age

Fee

Location

$5/class

NCRC

Age

Fee

Location

18+

18+

$69/person

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Day

Date

Time

Tuesdays

year-round

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Thursday

9/4 - 11/6

5:30-7 p.m.

Chair Exercise

This is an exercise program designed for those 50 and over which is centered on a chair and includes stretching, muscle and strength building. Call (314) 615-8822 to register.

Tai Chi Chih

Tai Chi Chih is a moving meditation consisting of 19 movements and one pose. Its purpose is to circulate and balance one’s “chi” or vital force life energy. Health benefits include better balance, blood pressure control and reduction in symptoms associated with stress, shingles and arthritis. No special attire or equipment. Call St. Louis Community College - Meramec at (314) 984-7777 to register.

Age

Fee

Location

50+

$20/person

ACC

Age

Fee

Location

Day

Date

Time

18+

$69/person

GRC

M/W/F

8 classes

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Day

Date

Time

M/W

begins 9/8

10:45-11:45 a.m.

Get a personal introduction to the Affton Community Center Fitness Room! To schedule a session with instructor Kelly Kauffman, call (314) 640-4295. Cost is $25.00 per sesion.

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Yoga

Relax, calm your mind and experience vibrant healing energy.

Learn to use breathing, stretching and relaxation techniques to bring a total sense of well-being and integration of mind and body.

Bring a towel and wear loose comfortable clothing. Call St. Louis Community College - Meramec at (314) 984-7777 to register.

Yoga Mini Sessions

Join us to relax and calm your mind while staying in practice between Yoga Beginning and Beyond class sessions. Bring a towel and a mat. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Call Kelly for session information and to register (314) 640-4295.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$30/5 class session or $10/class for drop ins

ACC

Queeny Park

Day

Date

Time

Date

Time

Friday

ongoing

11:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.

Monday

9/8-11/10

12:15-1:15 p.m. (beginner)

Monday

9/8-11/10

1:30-2:30 p.m. (advanced)

M/W

begins 9/8

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$69/person

ACC

18+

$69/person

Day

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Physical Yoga consists of Yoga positions to tone & limber the body and breathing & concentration exercises to help reduce the effects of everyday mental stress and strain. Open to all levels.

Please bring a yoga “sticky” mat and a thick towel to each class.

Given by Denise Meramec, Yogalates instructor. Call (314) 3236514 or email denmot@cybercon.net to register.

Age

Fee

Location

15+

$90/10 class session or $10/class for drop ins

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/6 - 12/20*

8 - 9 a.m.

* no classes on 9/13, 10/4, 11/1, 11/8, 11/22 or 12/13

Alpine Tower & Team Challenge Course St. Louis County Parks can provide a unique team building experience for your group! Whether for scouts, youth groups or business professionals, our Team Challenge Course and Alpine Tower are great ways to build trust, confidence and cohesion within your team.

Our trained facilitators can custom design a course based on your team’s goals, needs and abilities.

For more information or to schedule a date, call (314) 615-5564.

Yoga

Relax and calm the mind while toning and strengthening the body.

Contact Kelly at kellyjoy1979@sbcglobal.net for more information or to register.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$50/10 class session or $7/class for drop ins

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

ongoing

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Zumba

Zumba is a cardio-based workout with sculpting exercises designed to tone the entire body from top to bottom. Anyone can participate in the class and have fun. All exercisers from beginner to advanced will enjoy the benefits of Latin dance and International Music. It’s time to ditch the workout and join the party!

St. Vincent location: call (314) 862-0639 Affton location: call (314) 615-8822 North County Rec Plex location: call (314) 615-8841 Age

Fee

Location

12+

$50/person, $7 for drop in

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Wednesday

10 classes

5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Saturday

10 classes

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

Call for pricing

STV

Day

Date

Time

T/Th

9/2-9/30

5:30-6:30 p.m.

T/Th

10/2-10/30

5:30-6:30 p.m.

T/Th

11/4-11/27

5:30-6:30 p.m.

T/Th

12/2-12/18

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$5/class

NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Tuesday

year-round

Noon

Thursday

year-round

2:30 p.m.

Saturday

year-round

9 a.m. & Noon

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Health * Wellness * Fitness Cardio, Core & More

This class is great for everyone! A low-impact, medium intensity level cardio workout that is a mix of basic cardio, power and resistance which moves at an easy to follow pace. Call (314) 615-8841 for more information.

Age

Fee

18+

Location NCRC

Day

Date

Time

M/W/F

ongoing

4:30 p.m.

Boot Camp

This intense class includes cardio, kickboxing, circuit training and high impact exercise drills. The camp provides an intensive exercise regime to burn optimum calories. Call (314) 615-8841 for more information.

Age

Fee

18+

Location NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

ongoing

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Total Body Blast

Includes light weights, low impact cardio, stretching and toning moves. Call (314) 615-8841 for more information.

Age

Fee

18+

Location NCRC

Day

Date

Time

T / Th

ongoing

4:30 p.m.

Total Body Conditioning for Seniors

Butts & Guts

Want to firm up? This is a no fuss, high energy, muscle conditioning class that tones and shapes your hips, thighs, butt and abdomen.

Advance registration is appreciated. ContactTed Simpson at (314) 862-0639 or tsimpson@beyondhousing.org. This class is open to any fitness level. Sponsored by Beyond Housing.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

Free

STV

Day

Date

Time

Wednesday

ongoing

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday

ongoing

9 - 10 a.m.

This class features weights and cardio mixed with circuit training.

Much easier than Boot Camp Fitness but still a great workout! Call (314) 615-8841 for more information.

Age

Fee

50+

Location NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Tuesday

ongoing

1:30 p.m.

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Volunteer Programs Join the team! Individuals, families and groups will have fun and make friends while giving back to their community by working as a St. Louis County Parks volunteer. For more information call our volunteer coordinator at (314) 615-8VOL (8865) or email sbell@stlouisco.com.

Trail Watch

Trail Watch is a volunteer program in which hikers, cyclist, skaters and equestrians assist park rangers in monitoring the many trails in our St. Louis County parks. Volunteers, identified by their bright vest and ID badge, serve as “extra eyes and ears� to report safety hazards, lost persons or suspicious activity. New volunteers must attend a two-hour orientation session and must be 16 years or older.

Advance registration required by calling (314) 615-8822 or emailing sbell@stlouisco.com.

Day

Date

Time

Location

Wednesday

9/17

1 - 3 p.m.

STV

Tuesday

9/30

9 - 11 a.m.

ACC

Wednesday

10/15

7 - 9 p.m.

GRC

Bush Honeysuckle Removal

Bush honeysuckle is destroying the forest understory by blocking sunlight from other species. Be part of the solution by joining this volunteer initiative to remove bush honeysuckle. Volunteers ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Tools, gloves, water and lunch are provided.

Advance registration required by calling (314) 615-8822 or emailing sbell@stlouisco.com.

Day

Date

Time

Saturday 10/18 9 a.m. - noon

Trail Crew

Help build new trails or extensions to existing trails or repair trails. Projects include limb removal, erosion control, tree trimming and general maintenance. We collaborate with Gateway Off-Road Cyclists to design, build and maintain our trails! Tools, gloves, water and lunch are provided. Volunteers ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required by calling (314) 615-8822 or email sbell@stlouisco.com.

Day

Date

Time

Location

Saturday

10/4

9 a.m. - 1p.m.

Greensfelder Park (Beulah Shelter)

Saturday

10/25

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Greensfelder Park (Beulah Shelter)

Saturday

11/8

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rock Hollow Trail (Al Foster Trail parking lot)

Saturday

12/6

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rock Hollow Trail (Al Foster Trail parking lot)

Location Champ Park (meet in gravel parking lot)

In partnership with Missouri Forestkeepers Network

Check out the volunteer gardening opportunities on the Gardening page!

Other volunteer opportunities are available at Jefferson Barracks as museum attendants and at Suson Park as barn tour guides. Contact Sue Bell for more information at (314) 615-8865 at sbell@stlouisco.com.

Park Locations

North 11 18 21 24 29 32 33 34 39 40 42 59 60 65

Bissell House Bella Fontaine Larimore Endicott Fort Belle Fontaine Kinloch King Memorial Sioux Passage Spanish Lake Veterans Memorial / North County Rec Plex Champ St. Vincent McDonnell Castlepoint

South 3 Sylvan Springs 4 Jefferson Barracks 6 Buder 10 Black Forest 12 St. George 13 Bohrer 15 Lemay 16 Ohlendorf 17 Mathilda-Welmering 20 Grant’s Trail 22 Affton Comm. Center 28 Suson 35 Bee Tree 37 Laumeier 41 Cliff Cave 44 Kennedy Rec Plex 45 George Winter 49 Clydesdale 53 Unger 57 Simpson 61 Lower Meramec

West 2 Creve Coeur 2A Little Creve Coeur 5 West Tyson 7 Tilles 8 Memorial 9 Sherman Beach 9A Al Foster 9B Belleview Farm 14 Love 19 Packwood 19A Rock Hollow 30 Greensfelder 31 Lone Elk 38 Queeny / Greensfelder Rec Plex 43 Faust 46 Ohlendorf West 56 Ebsworth 73 Museum of Transportation

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park

Dance Line Dancing & More

Various types of dances will be taught by Gerry and Marlene Strait.

Checks should be made payable to Gerry Strait. Please call (314) 615-8822 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$20/person

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Thursday

Sept-Feb

1-2 p.m.

Line Dancing: Beginners

Line dancing is a non-impact form of exercise with extra stretch movements. Call St. Louis Community College - Meramec at (314) 984-7777 to register.

Slide Dancing

Slide dancing is a non-impact form of exercise. Come and learn the latest line dances each Friday night. Advance registration is appreciated. Contact Ted Simpson at (314) 862-0639 or tsimpson@ beyondhousing.org. This class is open to all fitness levels.

Sponsored by Beyond Housing.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

Free

STV

Day

Date

Time

Friday

9/5 - 3/27

6 - 7 p.m.

Best Sledding Spots in St. Louis County!

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$49/person

ACC

• Sioux Passage

Day

Date

Time

Friday

9/12-10/17

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

• Endicott Park

Friday

10/24-12/12*

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

• Suson Park

* No class on 11/21 or 11/28

• Scenic circle at Jefferson Barracks Park

Did You Know?

Dance not only instills grace, but it also helps you age gracefully. According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, dancing may boost your memory and prevent you from developing dementia as you get older.

• Behind the Greensfelder Recreation Complex at Queeny Park.

Sledding is permitted in all St. Louis County Parks except for Lone Elk, Veterans Memorial and Kennedy Recreation Complex.

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Footnotes Dance Company Footnotes Dance Company offers dance programs for individuals ages 3 and up at the Affton Community Center. Registration takes place on the first night of each session with instructor Mandy Montgomery. Call (314) 603-0833 for more information.

Tiny Tot Dance & Tumble

Program designed to increase your child’s creativity, imagination and coordination. Wear comfortable clothes, socks and shoes. Pottytrained children ages 3-5 only. Checks should be made payable to Mandy Montgomery.

Youth Dance - Jazz I Age

Fee

Location

8-11

$25/child*, $50/child ACC

Day

Date

Time

Age

Fee

Location

Monday*

9/8-9/29

7:30-8:30 p.m.

3-5

$25/child*

ACC

Monday

10/6-11/24

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday

1/19-3/9

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday

3/23-5/11

7:30-8:30 p.m.

$50/child Day

Date

Time

Monday*

9/8-9/29

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Monday

10/6-11/24

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Monday

1/19-3/9

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Age

Fee

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

12+

$25/child*, $50/child ACC

Day

Date

Time

Monday*

9/8-9/29

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday

10/6-11/24

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday

1/19-3/9

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday

3/23-5/11

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday

3/23-5/11

Pre-Ballet & Tap Age

Fee

Location

5-7

$25/child*, $50/child ACC

Prerequisite: Tiny Tot Dance & Tumble Day

Date

Time

Monday*

9/8-9/29

5:45-6:30 p.m.

Monday

10/6-11/24

5:45-6:30 p.m.

Monday

1/19-3/9

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Monday

3/23-5/11

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Youth Dance - Ballet/Tap I Age

Fee

Location

8-12

$25/child*, $50/child ACC

Day

Date

Time

Monday*

9/8-9/29

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday

10/6-11/24

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday

1/19-3/9

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday

3/23-5/11

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Youth Dance - Ballet/Tap II Age

Fee

Location

13+

$25/child*, $50/child ACC

Day

Date

Time

Monday*

9/8-9/29

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday

10/6-11/24

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday

1/19-3/9

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday

3/23-5/11

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Youth Dance - Jazz II Location

Handmade 4 U Crafters Boutique Show Join us for a weekend craft show featuring local crafters and artisans. Shop for unique handmade gifts for all occasions or something for yourself.

If interested in a booth, contact Deborah at dbohnert@stlouisco.com or (314) 615-8822.

Admission is free to the public and concessions will be for sale on site.

Booths are $65 for both days.

Saturday, June 27, 2015 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 28, 2015 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Affton Community Center

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Scavenge Through the Night

Explore the trails of Queeny Park at night by following clues that will lead you to a bonfire with s’mores and prizes. At a secret time during the evening you’ll enjoy a hay wagon ride through the park.

Meet on the Mason Road. Hunt starts promptly at 7 p.m. Participants must bring a flashlight, notepad and pencil and be able to walk 2 miles. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited.

Advance registration is required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online.

Age

Fee

Location

All Ages

$10/person

Queeny Park

Day

Date

Time

Friday

9/26

7 - 10 p.m.

Holiday Scrapbook: Accordian Style Accordion scrapbooks are quick and easy to make. Come learn how to create this custom scrapbook! We will use stamping techniques, embellishments and more to create this one of a kind holiday scrapbook. You will leave with a finished scrapbook - all you have to do is add your pictures when you get home! Register with St. Louis Community College at (314) 984-7777.

Basic Dog Obedience Class

The German Shepherd Dog Club of St. Louis trains adult dogs and puppies of all breeds and mixes. Contact training director, Dannie Rosemann at (314) 772-8885 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$85/person/dog

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Tuesday

Sept - May

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday

9/3 - 11/5

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday

Sept - May

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Canine Good Citizen Class

These classes will prepare your dog to be the best canine citizen they can be, at the end of each session your dog will be given the test of which you may now earn a Title for your dog. Information on adding a title to your dogs name can be obtained from your instructors or from the AKC website. You must show proof you have taken a Beginning Obedience class. Payment, proof of vaccinations and a completed application is required before the first class. All dog breeds, as well as mixed breeds are welcome.

To register call or e-mail Dannie Rosemann at (314) 319-8489 or germanshepherdtrainer@yahoo.com.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$40 material fee

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Age

Fee

Location

Saturday

10/18

9 a.m. - Noon

All ages

$85/person/dog

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

call for fall dates

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

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North County Sneaker Expo

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or trade your favorite pair of shoes, this expo will give you ample opportunity. With every paid admission you are allowed 3 pairs of shoes to bring to sell or trade or you can reserve a table and put out a full display.

Call (314) 615-8841 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages $10/person (10 and under free) $20/table

NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Sunday

10/12

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday

12/21

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Bissell House Swap Meet

Clean out the garage, empty the basement and raise some extra cash by bringing your resale goods to the General Daniel Bissell House for a swap meet. All unsold items must be removed from the park by sellers. Sellers must register in advance by e-mailing jmagurany@stlouisco.com or call (314) 544-5714.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$20 for exhibit space Free admission

Bissell House

Day

Date

Time

Sa-Su

10/4-10/5

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Twice as Nice Flea Market

Clean out the closet, basement, bring in the antiques or sell your handmade crafts. Admission is free. Concessions are available.

Advance registration required for vendors. Call (314) 615-8841 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$15/table, Free admission

NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

10/4

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday

12/13

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

South County Flea Market

Here is your opportunity to clean out your clutter as a vendor or to collect a rare treasure as a buyer. We welcome crafts, antiques and specialty items. Advance registration for vendors is required as limited space is available. For information or to register call (314) 615-8820.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$15/table Admission is free

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/13

8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday

10/4

8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday

11/8

8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday

12/13

8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday

3/28

8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday

4/25

8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Beginning Bridge Instruction

Learn bidding, play, defense and etiquette used in play in this eightweek course. Call St. Louis Community College - Meramec at (314) 984-7777 to register.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$99/person

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Tuesday

9/9-10/28

2:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Intermediate Bridge Instruction

Instructor will help you learn to play your hand more skillfully. You should have the basic skill of bridge. Call St. Louis Community College - Meramec at (314) 984-7777 to register.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$49/person

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Tuesday

11/11-12/16*

2:45 - 4:45 p.m.

* no class on 11/25 or 12/2

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

Come learn to play Mah Jongg! Advance registrations appreciated.

Call (314) 966-3933 or (314) 615-8820.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$25 for all sessions or $10 drop in

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Tuesday

8/19, 8/26 & 9/2

2 - 4:30 p.m.

Bridge & Mah Jongg with Phyllis

Join us for open play. You can either play Bridge or Mah Jongg on both days. Call (314) 615-8822 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$5/class

ACC

Day

Date

Time

Wednesday

ongoing*

7 - 9 p.m.

Thursday

ongoing*

3 - 5 p.m.

* no classes on 9/24, 9/25, 9/26, 11/5, 11/12, 11/26 or 11/27

Network & Shop

If you’re ready to network and shop, come out and enjoy this awesome event! Jewelry, makeup, shoes, clothes, baked goods, accessories, antiques, handmade crafts and more! Advance registration required for vendors. Call (314) 295-0852 or email runwayessentials@gmail.com for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

$35 for first table, $5/additional table Free admission

STV

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

8/30

Noon - 5 p.m.

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Sports Volleyball Adult Volleyball League

Register your team for the adult coed recreational or power volleyball league * sponsored by Tony Stratman of Stratman Sports.

Team registration deadline is two weeks prior to league start date.

Call (314) 398-5495 or email tony@stratmansports.com for more information or to register or visit www.stratmansports.com.

Adult Pick-Up Games

Adult volleyball pick-up games for recreational and power players at the Affton White-Rodgers Community Center. Call (314) 615-8822 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$25/person ($5/drop in)

ACC

18+

$250/team; $270 after deadline

ACC

Day

Date

Time

8/11 - 10/13

7 - 8:30 p.m. + 8:30 - 10 p.m.*

Day

Session

Monday

Tuesday

Fall (9/9 - 10/21); Winter I (10/28 - 12/16) Winter II (1/6 - 2/24); Spring (3/3 - 4/21)

Monday

10/20 - 12/15

Thursday

Fall (9/11 - 10/23); Winter I (10/30 - 12/18) Winter II (1/8 - 2/26); Spring (3/5 - 4/23)

7 - 8:30 p.m. + 8:30 - 10 p.m.*

Monday

12/22 - 2/16

7 - 8:30 p.m. + 8:30 - 10 p.m.*

Monday

2/23 - 4/20

7 - 8:30 p.m. + 8:30 - 10 p.m.*

Sports Monster Meet-Up Volleyball

Come join Sports Monster and enjoy a night of recreational volleyball at St. Vincent Community Center. Games will be played pick-up style.

Teams are welcome. Call (314) 395-5888 to pre-register or for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

18+

$8/person

STV

Day

Date

Time

Monday

9/1 - 2/23

7 - 9 p.m.

+ Recreational Games

*Power Games

Sweetheart Volleyball Night

Come out and enjoy a fun-filled evening of co-ed volleyball, refreshments and music with other single adults. There will be door prizes, hourly giveaways and music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Call (314) 615-8841 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

21+

$10/person

NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

2/14

6 - 10 p.m.

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Hockey

Martial Arts

Youth Stick & Puck

Hockey session for shooting practice only. Players must wear USA Hockey-approved helmet with full face shield and provide their own stick, puck and gloves. Skate rental not provided. Limit 20.

Age

Fee

Location

6-13

$7/person

KRC

Day

Date

Time

Wednesday

9/24 - 2/25*

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

* Not held on 12/24 or 12/31

Little Dragons - Karate

Learn self-defense in this martial arts program designed for fun and fitness. This class is for all ages and ability levels. Individuals receive one-on-one instruction in a group class setting. Call (314) 615-8STV (8788) for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

4+

$25/session or $6/drop in

STV

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/6 - 3/28

10 a.m. - Noon

Martial Arts: Youn Wha Ryu

Adult Stick & Puck

Hockey session for shooting practice only. Players must wear USA Hockey-approved helmet with full face shield and provide their own stick, puck and gloves. Skate rental not provided. Limit 20.

A form of exercise that combines the self-paced benefits of an individual sport and the energy of a group activity. Youn Wha Ryu is a Korean Martial Arts that teaches principles for effective training and living. Register by emailing younwhastl@gmail.com or calling (314) 615-8822.

Age

Fee

Location

14+

$7/person

KRC

Age

Fee

Location

Day

Date

Time

12+

$35/session or $10/drop in

ACC

Thursday

9/25 - 2/26*

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Day

Date

Time

Wednesday

9/3 - 4/29*

5 - 6 p.m.

* Not held on 11/27, 12/25 or 1/1

* no class on 11/19, 11/26, 12/24 or 12/31

Youth Volleyball Clinics

!

6 r e emb

t p e S Starts

1st - 4th graders!

$80

An introductory program for BOYS & GIRLS 1st - 4th grade. The lesson plan introduces the fundamentals - pass, set and spike using a very light volleyball.

This clinic will improve each child’s hand/eye coordination through the use of fun drills and group games. The net height and court dimensions are modified to promote success while maintaining an emphasis on proper volleyball technique.

Call (314) 398-5495 or e-mail tony@stratmansports.com for more information.

To register visit www.stratmansports.com.

Sessions include 6 clinics that run from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Register early to receive a Stratman Sports volleyball tshirt!

Sports Basketball Girls Basketball League

This basketball league will be played Sunday mornings and will consist of 8 games plus playoffs. Advance registration is required by calling (314) 615-8841.

Boys Basketball League

This basketball league will be played Sunday mornings and will consist of 8 games plus playoffs. Advance registration is required by calling (314) 615-8841.

Age

Fee

Location

Age

Fee

Location

9-12

$350/team

NCRC

9-12

$350/team

NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Day

Date

Time

Sunday

10/5 - 12/7

TBD

Sunday

12/28 - 2/22

TBD

Intro to Youth Basketball Officiating This 4-week class will take prospective officials through a stepby-step introduction into the world of youth basketball officiating.

Participants will learn about basketball rules, on-court etiquette, court mechanics and more. There will also be on-court training opportunities for those who desire to be a youth sports official.

Advance registration is suggested by calling (314) 615-8841.

Age

Fee

Location

18- 54

$30/person

NCRC

Day

Date

Time

Tuesday

9/9 - 9/30

7 - 8 p.m.

Youth Basketball Training

Fee

Location

5-13

call for pricing

STV

Day

Date

Time

Friday

9/5 - 3/27

6 - 8 p.m.

For men 50 and over. Teams are guaranteed an 8 game season. All games will be played on Saturdays. Registration starts September 1.

Please call (314) 615-8788 to register or for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

50+

$500/team

STV

Day

Date

Time

Saturday

9/20

TBD

Holiday Basketball Tournament

This program includes basketball instruction and games. The program is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, passing and shooting and is open to both boys and girls. To register call Mike Cross at (314) 956-2994.

Age

Men’s Basketball League

Bring your team! Bring your game! Teams limited to grades 5-7; all teams guaranteed three games. Games played between 6 - 9 p.m. on weekdays, and between noon - 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each grade level. No games are held on Wednesdays. Call (314) 615-8788 for more information.

Age

Fee

Location

10-13

$150/team

STV

Grade

Date

Time

5th

12/1 - 12/6

TBD

6th

12/8 - 12/13

TBD

7th

12/15 - 12/20

TBD

Cricket Camp Missouri Youth Cricket Association (MYCA) will be conducting clinics to introduce the sport of cricket. Clinics include an overview of the sport, warm up, fielding drills, bowling drills, batting drills and competitive games. Every child will get equal opportunity to enjoy this sport in a fun and friendly environment. Call (314) 541-4614 or (314) 615-8782 to register. For kids 6-17 years old.

October 12 & October 19 â—? Noon - 2 p.m.

Love Park Only $20/child for this two-day clinic!

Reserve One of Our Athletic Fields!

St. Louis County Parks has more than 40 athletic fields located throughout the County that can be reserved for a variety of sports! Cost range from $10.00 per hour for unlighted fields and $25.00 per hour for lighted fields.

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Baseball  Corkball  Soccer  Kickball

Football Softball Cricket

For a complete listing including features, visit us at www.stlouisco.com/parks or call (314) 615-8782.

Join the Pickleball Craze!

Come play this fun game which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

Open play available at Affton Community Center Cost is $2/person.

Wednesdays Saturdays 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Outdoor courts available at Kennedy Recreation Complex on a first come first serve basis.

Check out our ADA accessible ballfield sponsored by Cardinals Care at Spanish Lake Park!

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r e t l e Sh s n o i t a v r e s Re St. Louis County Parks have a variety of sites and shelters that are the perfect location for your next family reunion, birthday party or corporate event!

We have sites that can accommodate any size event.

Picnic site usage is on a first-come, first-serve basis but most of our covered shelters need to be reserved. For more information and a complete listing of our reservable sites with amenities, call (314) 615-4FUN or visit our website at www.stlouisco.com/parks.

Educational Programs Docent-Led Walking Tours

Bring your walking shoes and meet in front of the Eye, 2007 sculpture for a free, one-hour guided tour of the Laumeier Sculpture Park outdoor collection. These tours include both general and theme tours. For more information call (314) 615-5267.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Free

Laumeier

Day

Date

Time

Sunday

9/7

2 p.m.

Sunday

9/21

2 p.m.

Sunday

10/5

2 p.m.

Docent-guided tours can also be customized for groups.

Reservations are required three weeks in advance and will last 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cost is $3/person or $25 for a group of 12 or less.

Courageous & Faithful The U.S. Cavalry at Jefferson Barracks

Jefferson Barracks has a deep and rich story to tell. It is the birthplace of the American cavalry, the site where the earliest Buffalo Soldiers were recruited and was home to the likes of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Nathan Boone (son of Daniel Boone) while they served in horse regiments. Explore these contributions of St. Louis’ mounted troops and much more through striking objects, powerful images and interactive displays.

Opens March 7!

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Donation

Jefferson Barracks Park Old Ordnance Room

The Homefront: V-mail to Email

Through objects, photos and documents, this exhibit will examine Americans who survived on the homefront while their soldier, sailor, airman or marine was overseas defending the nation. We’ll explore what life was like for those on the homefront and the daily life of those in the service. Rations cards, scrap metal drives and V-mail to email will be examined. This exhibit will be open fthrough December 28, 2014.

Age

Fee

Location

All ages

Donation

Jefferson Barracks Park Old Ordnance Room

Kranzberg Exhibition Series 2014 Tom Huck: Bugs

40 years ago, a young artist named Thomas Lindhardt witnessed an event that changed the world of children’s play. He realized that children were more interested in playing on his brightly colored sculptures rather than admiring them. Now “springers” are an enduring playground favorite, because they encourage children to use their imaginations and to develop their range of motion and movement helping them learn balance and confidence. Local artist Tom Huck has designed three bug “springers” based on a series of his original woodcut designs and inspired by the many insects inhabiting the micro-environment of Laumeier Sculpture Park. The monumental insects, to be installed in the Children’s Sculpture Garden, reflect Huck’s signature beautifully grotesque stylized illustrations in his infamous woodblocks. These interactive works also illustrate how both nature and art experienced together, with a sprinkle of mischief, can inspire creativity and amusement in both children and adults. Exhibit runs October 3, 2014-February 1, 2015. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014 from 6 - 9 p.m. Admission is free.

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School Field Trips Age

Location

Program

Contact Information

Grades 3-6

Faust Park

Students learn about history and family life in the 1800s through hands-on activities in an authentic environment.

Several programs are available and target grades 3-6. Spring 2015 registration starts on August 1, Fall 2015 registration begins on March 1 and must be arranged through the Faust Park office.

(314) 615-8328 or visit stlouisco.com/Parks/FaustEd

All ages

Museum of Transportation

School groups experience a “hands-on” program led by a museum educator.

Visit museumoftransport.org or call (314) 965-6885, ext. 5.

Grades 4-12

Jefferson Barracks Park

Come visit with Joseph Plumb Martin- a Revolutionary War soldier, Billy Yank, Johnny Reb, a Civil War spy or doctor, a WWI Doughboy and WWII G.I. Joe. Although created to address Missouri’s Core Curriculum standards for students, our programs are popular with many adult groups and organizations. Advance registration is required. $40 per class per presentation.

(314) 615-544-5714 or e-mail jmagurany@stlouisco.com

Scouts & Youth Groups Parks Department

St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of outdoor activities designed for your group. Programs listed below fulfill all necessary requirements to earn the appropriate scouting badge and they are also available to any interested group.

In addition to these programs, we can also help you create your own program. Please e-mail lmacleod@stlouisco.com or call (314) 615-7746 for more information.

Museum of Transportation

The Museum of Transportation offers a variety of programs for youth groups and all ranks of scouts. Visit museumstlouis.org for class dates and times and to make reservations for scouting classes. Call (314) 965-6885, ext. 5, for any additional questions.

Rank

Available Programs

Brownies

“It’s Your Story - Tell It” (Inventor)

Boy Scouts

Railroading Merit Badge

Rank

Available Programs

Junior Girl Scout

Geocashing, Animal Habitats

Webelos

Traveler’s Badge

Brownies

Hiker, Senses

Bear Cub

Webelos

Forester, Geologist, Naturalist

Bear Cub

Sharing Your World with Wildlife, Take Care of Your Planet, Tying It All Up

Research a Famous American, Visit a National Registry Site, Making a Model, and Community History

Wolf Cub

Visiting a Museum, Building Models

Tiger Cub

Visiting a Museum, Making a Model Boat or Airplane

All ranks

Travel Case (transportation history)

Wolf Cub

Your Living World

Tiger Cub

Let’s Go Outdoors

Mad Science Workshop

For ages six and up, this is a high-energy, interactive science workshop to help your troop earn their patch in one visit! Class is limited to 22 scouts. Visit museumstlouis.org for class dates and times and to make a reservation.

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Affton Community Center Affton Community Center (ACC)

9801 Mackenzie Road St. Louis, MO 63123 (314) 615-8822 or (800) 735-2966 TTY www.stlouisco.com/parks/affton

General Information

The Affton White-Rodgers Community Center is located one mile west of Interstate 55 (Reavis Barracks exit) and features a gymnasium, meeting rooms, fitness room and a playground.

Fitness Room

The fitness room has seven dual fitness stations, two recumbent bikes, three treadmills, an elliptical, a low impact tread master and free weights. An adult must accompany children ages 14-16. Children age 17 must have a parental release form.

Fees: • $2.50/visit • 15 visit card for $20 • 40 visits for $50

Hours: Office:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Facility:

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

Meeting Room Rental

Each of our two meeting rooms accommodate 60 people theater-style or 48 banquet-style. Rooms can also be combined. Cost is $30 per hour and includes tables and chairs. Our patio is also available to rent. Please call for availability.

FREE Walking in Our Gym

Pickleball Open Play!

Come play this fun game which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. All equipment is provided (two courts available). Cost is $2/person.

Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. & 7 - 9 p.m. * (*until October 15) Tuesdays (beginning October 14) 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Saturdays 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (until August 30)

Don’t let the weather interrupt your exercise routine... Come walk in our gym for FREE! Simply sign in at the front desk.

Monday - Friday: 8 -10 a.m.

Multi-Purpose Gymnasium

7,000 square feet of open space with maple floor.

May be used for a variety of events including basketball, volleyball, pickleball or receptions.

Please call for availability and fees.

Open Play Basketball

All ages and abilities welcome to play basketball in the gym. Basketballs are available or you may bring your own.

Monday-Friday: 3-5 p.m. , $2 per person per visit

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Kennedy Recreation Complex Kennedy Recreation Complex (KRC) Wayne C. Kennedy Park 6050 Wells Road St. Louis, MO 63128 (314) 615-5572 or (800) 735-2966 TTY (314) 615-SWIM (7946) Pool Info www.stlouisco.com/parks/krc

General Information

The Kennedy Recreation Complex is located in Wayne C. Kennedy Park and features the Recreation Complex with a meeting room, an indoor ice-skating arena, lighted tennis courts, a playground and golf course. Suson Park is conveniently located directly across Wells Road.

Party Room Rental

Our party room holds between 25-35 people and is perfect for birthday parties! Advance reservations required. Room is available only during public ice-skating hours. You provide your own refreshments, some restrictions apply.

Admission to the ice rink is an additional fee and is payable upon arrival.

Hours: Office:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ice Rink Rental

The ice rink is available for evening rentals from Sept 21, 2014 - March 8, 2015. Call (314) 615-5572 for availability and pricing.

Quail Creek Golf Course

This 18-hole championship par 72 golf course is open to the public. Complete with driving range, pro shop and full service restaurant and bar. Call (314) 487-1988 for more information.

Public Ice Skating Prices 4 and under FREE with a paying adult 5 - 12 years $4.00 13 - 64 years $5.00 65+ $4.00 Skate Rental Lockers

$1.50 $0.25/locker (quarters only)

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Greensfelder Recreation Complex Greensfelder Recreation Complex (GRC) Queeny Park 550 Weidman Road Ballwin, MO 63011 (314) 615-8472 or (800) 735-2966 TTY www.stlouisco.com/parks/grc

General Information

Greensfelder Recreation Complex is located in the 569-acre Queeny Park and features an indoor seasonal ice rink, an indoor roller hockey rink, meeting rooms and a modern playground.

Indoor Roller Hockey Arena

Midwest Sports Hockey offers league play for adults and children and camp for children. Call (636) 230-6466 for more information.

Meeting Room Rental

Two rooms are available, each 36-feet by 45-feet with seating capacity of 50 people. Rooms can be combined to create a larger space for reunions, showers or meetings.

Call for availability and fees.

Hours: Office:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ice Rink

The seasonal ice rink runs October through February. Lessons, public skating sessions and hockey games are held throughout the season.

Indoor Arena Rental

The indoor arena is 20,900 square feet with bleacher seating for 1,800 people. This air-conditioned space is available for rental from March 15 through September 28.

Tables, chairs and staging are also available upon request.

Please call for availability and fees.

Public Skate Prices 4 & under FREE with a paying adult 5 - 12 years $4.00 13 - 64 years $5.00 65+ $4.00 Skate Rental Follow us on Facebook!

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St. Vincent Community Center St. Vincent Community Center (STV) St. Vincent Park 7335 St. Charles Rock Road St. Louis, MO 63133 (314) 615-8STV or (800) 735-2966 TTY (314) 615-HOOP Basketball Information www.stlouisco.com/parks/stv

General Information

St. Vincent Community Center, located in St. Vincent Park, includes a community room, a multi-purpose gymnasium and a fitness room.

The surrounding park offers a fitness trail designed to be accessible to people of all abilities, athletic fields, trails, picnic sites and shelters, a playground and tennis courts.

Fitness Room

The fitness room offers an 11-station weight center, recumbent bike, upright bike, two tread mills and an elliptical machine. We offer one-year memberships for access to the Fitness Room.

Hours: Office:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Facility:

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Multi-Purpose Gymnasium

The gymnasium offers one full size basketball court, two biddy basketball courts, two full size volleyball courts, setup for badminton, indoor soccer and a variety of other activities.

Meeting Room Rental

Our meeting room can accommodate up to 80 people and is perfect for meetings, parties and classes. A sink and microwave are available for use as well as tables and chairs. Call for availability and pricing.

Did You Know?

St. Vincent Community Center served as a warming shelter for the homeless in our area last winter. More than 250 individuals were served and able to stay warm and dry on nights that dipped below 20 degrees.

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North County Recreation Complex North County Recreation Complex (NCRC) Veterans Memorial Park 2577 Redman Road St. Louis, MO 63136 (314) 615-8839 or (800) 735-2966 TTY www.stlouisco.com/parks/ncrc

General Information

The North County Recreation Complex has been renovated to include a multipurpose gymnasium, a walking track, a fitness room and new meeting room.

Veterans Memorial Park continues to feature four lighted tennis courts, the Leo Wilson picnic shelter, a playground, Black Jack Lake and a golf course.

Fitness Room

Our fitness room includes a variety of cardio and strength equipment plus free weights including treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, dumbbells and circuit training.

Hours: Office:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Facility:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.

Meeting & Event Room Rentals

Open Gym! One full court basketball plus one half court -or- five half court basketball areas -or- 3 volleyball courts.

Indoor two lane walking/jogging track-443 feet/12 laps to a mile.

Adults (13 & Over) $4.00 Seniors (55 & Older) $2.00 Children (5-12) $2.00* 4 Yrs & Under FREE* *Must be accompanied by and adult.

Adults Fitness (18+) Morning Walkers (8am-10am)

$4.00 $1.00

Meeting Room A accommodates up to 45 people theater style or 40 classroom style. There is a 2.5 hour minimum rental for this space.

Our multi-purpose/warming room accommodates up to 125 people. There is a 4 hour minimum rental for this space.

In our gymnasium, full or half court rental and track rental is available.

Our 20,000 square foot arena is available for special events year round. Tables and chairs are also available for rental.

Please call for availability and pricing.

Eagle Springs Golf Course

Eagle Springs Golf Course offers an 18-hole championship course and 9-hole, par 3 course.

The clubhouse has a pro shop, restaurant, banquet facilities with restrooms, a putting green, driving range and convenient cart paths. For more information call (314) 355-7277.

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General Daniel Bissell House General Daniel Bissell House

10225 Bellefontaine Road St. Louis, MO 63137 (314) 544-5714 (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri) www.stlouisco.com/parks/bissell

Hours & Pricing Surrounding property is open from 8 a.m. - 30 minutes past sunset.

General Information

Originally called Franklinville Farm, this was home to General Daniel Bissell, participant in the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 and military commander of the upper Louisiana Territory from 1809-1813.

Tours are scheduled by reservation only by calling (314) 544-5714.

Adults (13+) $4.00 Child (8-12) $2.00 Child (7 and under) Free

History

The former home of General Daniel Bissell, participant in the American Revolutionary War and military commander of the Upper Louisiana Territory from 1809-1813. After the War of 1812 Bissell returned to the St. Louis area. The Federalstyle house was home to five generations of the Bissell family whose decorative arts and furnishings are displayed.

The house and property was donated to St. Louis County by the Bissell family in 1961 and the home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Educational Programs & Activities

Bissell House offers unique educational opportunities for children step into the text book and experience history first-hand. Programs are appropriate for children grades 4-12.

Bissell House hosts a variety of historical and recreational activities throughout the year such as concerts, costumed reenactments, craft classes and fairs, lectures and seminars.

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Event Rental

The Bissell property includes the area around the home which is perfect for weddings, parties or other small events.

For additional information about these venues call (314) 544-5714 or visit us online at www.stlouisco.com/parks/bissell.

2014 Exhibit

War of 1812: A Nation Forged by War Hours: Friday, Noon - 4 p.m.

The display commemorates the 200 year anniversary of the War of 1812. The National Museum of the United States Navy has created this exhibit which highlights the prominent role of the US Navy, Marines and Revenue Cutter Service during the war.

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Museum of Transportation Museum of Transportation (MOT)

3015 Barrett Station Road St. Louis, MO 63122 (314) 615-8MOT (8668) (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri) (314) 965-6212 Visitors Center www.museumoftransport.org

Hours & Pricing Fall Hours (Labor Day - Nov. 1) Tuesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Labor Day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Winter Hours (Nov. 1 - Mar. 1) Thursday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

General Admission Adults (13+): $8.00 Child (3-12): $5.00 Children 2 years and younger with a paying family are free.

Group rates are available. Call (314) 965-6885 ext. 2 for more information.

Miniature train rides are $4 with paid admission Creation Station Fall Sessions: Tuesday - Friday: 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Winter Sessions: Thursday & Friday: 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

1st & 3rd Sundays: 3 p.m.

Cost: $2/person (in addition to regular admission)

Facility Rental

The Museum is a unique place to hold your next corporate or family event. Call (314) 615-8212 or visit www.museumoftransport.org for more information about our indoor and outdoor settings for various group sizes.

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General Information

According to the Smithsonian Institution, “The Museum of Transportation houses one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the world!” With over 70 locomotives, the museum has the most complete collection of American rail power anywhere, and its collection of automobiles, buses, streetcars, aircraft, horse-drawn vehicles and riverboat material reflects the ever-changing nature of transportation.

Birthday Parties Creation Station, located in the Orthwein Visitor Center, is a hands-on learning environment for kids five and under that introduces children to modes of transportation and is the perfect place for a party! Parties include exclusive Creation Station playtime, museum admission for guests, helium balloons, snack sacks, party bags, a special gift for the birthday child, invitations and thank-you notes and all paper products.

Your child can be the “Honorary Conductor” for a day! Your child receives a conductor gift box containing a bandana, train whistle, four museum admission tickets and a coloring book.

Their name will appear on the museum marquee as they greet guests. They also help the train engineer and announce “All Aboard!” They will receive a special gift.

Visit www.museumoftransport.org for more information.

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St. Louis Carousel @ Faust Park St. Louis Carousel

Faust Park 15189 Olive Blvd.

Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 615-8345 Gift Shop (314) 615-8344 Office (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri) www.stlouisco.com/parks/carousel

Hours & Pricing General Information

The St. Louis Carousel is an original 1920s carousel from the Dentzel Co. of Philadelphia. The carousel was installed at the St. Louis Highlands Amusement Park in 1929. After a fire in 1963 destroyed the park, the carousel was moved to Sylvan Springs Park and operated there until 1979. The St. Louis County Historic Buildings commission and the Faust Park Foundation raised funds to restore the Carousel, bringing it to Faust Park.

Closed on Mondays Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Rides are $2.00/person or $5.00 for three rides. (Children under 1 year are free with a paid adult)

Become a St. Louis Carousel Member!

Become a member and receive the benefits of riding FREE for an entire year! All memberships include 10% off all Gift Shop purchases over $10. Family memberships begin at $80.

Call (314) 615-8345 for more information.

Birthday Party Packages

Create an unforgettable birthday party for your child. Day-time packages include a private room with tables and chairs. A maximum of 50 guests. Private evening party package includes use of the entire carousel facility with tables and chairs. A maximum of 75 guests. Both include unlimited carousel rides.

Please call for availability and pricing.

Facility Rental

The St. Louis Carousel is available for private rentals, showers, corporate parties and business meetings. Please call for availability and pricing.

Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions

Celebrate your special day at a very special place!

The Carousel can accommodate up to 200 guests in the Gallery Room in addition to the patio. The rental fee is $1,200 plus a $500 security deposit.

The fee includes unlimited carousel rides for all of your guests and use of the patio. For more information or to book your ceremony and/or reception, call (314) 615-8344.

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Fort Belle Fontaine Fort Belle Fontaine

North end of Bellefontiane Road in Fort Belle Fontaine Park 13002 Bellefontaine Road St. Louis, MO 63138 (314) 544-5714 (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri) www.stlouisco.com/parks/fbf

Hours & Pricing Open from 8 a.m. - 30 minutes past sunset every day.

Entrance to the park is free (with the exception of special events).

Tours are $4.00 per person and are available for groups up to 25 by reservation only. Please call (314) 544-5714 for additional information.

General Information

Established in 1805, Fort Belle Fontaine has a distinguished history as the first U.S military post west of the Mississippi and as the final campsite of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.

History

Fort Belle Fontaine Park has been a St. Louis County park since 1986.

As the United States’ first military post west of the Mississippi River, Fort Belle Fontaine was the final stop of Lewis and Clark’s “Corps of Discovery” expedition and served as the starting point for other explorers.

Programs & Activities

Park Information

The park comprises 305.6 acres on the Missouri River in north St. Louis County. It contains four main areas; the Missouri River; Belle Fontaine Spring; Coldwater Creek; and a 50-acre upland prairie and wetlands. The Lewis & Clark Interpretative Trail is a three-mile multi-purpose trail which includes a trailhead and interpretive signage which guides visitors to all four main areas of the park.

A variety of programs are scheduled at Fort Belle throughout the year including ghost stories, hayrides, Prairie Day and the very popular Eagle Watch and Trail Walk.

To visit the park, follow Bellefontaine Road north and enter through the Missouri Hills Home security station.

You may be asked to sign in and enter your license number.

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Historic Village @ Faust Park Historic Village @ Faust Park

Faust Park 15185 Olive Blvd.

Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 615-8328 Office (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri) www.stlouisco.com/parks/Faust/ HistoricVillage

Hours General Information

As St. Louis County has been progressively developed, many nineteenth century structures have been lost. But Faust Historic Village has and continues to preserve the area’s vernacular architecture and history. There are four homes and 14 additional structures representing a variety of building and architectural styles, from log to brick.

Spanning a period from 1840 to 1910, the Village provides a context in which the lifestyles of the settlers of St. Louis County and the skills they used to survive are illustrated. Blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, natural dyeing, and other antique arts are demonstrated at various times of the year.

General park hours are 8 a.m. – 30 minutes past sunset, when all buildings can be viewed from the outside at no cost.

Brochures are available in information boxes, in our office, and online.

In 2015, the Historic Village homes are open on select weekends in April, June, July and August.

Educational Programs & Activities

Educational field trips with hands-on activities are available in the Historic Village for school groups.

A brochure with rates and descriptions is on our website. For more information or to schedule field trips and tours, call (314) 615-8336 or email LRitchey@stlouisco.com.

Events

Faust Park hosts a variety of events in and near the Historic Village including Open Houses, FEAST in the Park, and Olden Days of Summer.

Later in the season are History Hayrides and the Faust Heritage Festival in September. Visit our website for a full Calendar of Events, as well as more detailed information about Faust Park and Historic Village.

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Thornhill @ Faust Park Thornhill @ Faust Park

Faust Park 15185 Olive Blvd.

Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 615-8328 Office (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri) www.stlouisco.com/parks/Faust/ Thornhill

General Hours & Pricing General park hours are 8 a.m. – 30 minutes past sunset, when all buildings can be viewed from the outside at no cost.

Informational brochures are available in our office, and online to aid in a self-guided tour.

Guided tours of historic areas are $4.00 per person (minimum of 10 people) and are available on weekdays by appointment only.

Call (314) 615-8336 or email LRitchey@ stlouisco.com for more information.

Open House Events

Take the opportunity to tour the Thornhill home as well as the surrounding estate which includes the barns, the smokehouse, ice house, peach orchard and blacksmith shop. The estate also includes the family cemetery, burial site of Governor Bates, his wife, Nancy and two of their four children.

Open House dates: March 28 & 29 May 9 & 10 May 16 & 17

General Information

Built ca. 1819 for Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates, Thornhill is the oldest standing governor’s home in Missouri and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The estate consists of a number of restored and recreated structures, including a detached kitchen and three barns.

Educational Programs The history staff at Faust Park offers a variety of educational programs and guided tours for all ages. Our most popular program is the four-hour “Farmsteading at Thornhill” program. Feedback shows that many students call this their favorite field trip despite the fact that they are performing physical chores expected of a 19th century child.

Fall registration begins after March 1 and Spring registration begins after August 1. Call (314) 615-8336 for reservations.

Tours are free to the public and run from 1 -5 p.m.

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Jefferson Barracks Museums Jefferson Barracks Park

533 Grant Road St. Louis, MO 63125 (314) 544-5714 (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri) www.stlouisco.com/parks/jb

Hours & Pricing Visitors Center and Gift Shop Wednesday - Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.

History

Jefferson Barracks, established in 1826, as the country’s first “Infantry School of Practice,” served as a major U.S. military installation until it was deactivated in June 1946. Named as a tribute to former President Thomas Jefferson, the post played an important role in the westward expansion.

History Brought to Life

A variety of historical exhibits are carefully planned for and created each year inside the Old Ordinance Room at Jefferson Barracks Park. Our exhibits are great for individuals of all ages and are free to the public (donations appreciated).

Visit our website for descriptions of our current exhibits.

Become a Volunteer!

Share your knowledge and love of history by volunteering in one of St. Louis County’s oldest and most historic parks.

We rely on volunteers to keep our museums and gift shop open and to keep our grounds looking beautiful.

To learn how you can become a volunteer, visit www.stlouisco.com/parks/ vol or call Sue Bell at (314) 615-8822.

Powder Magazine Museum Wednesday - Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.

Admission is free ($3 suggested donation) Old Ordnance Room “The Homefront: V-mail to Email” Wednesday - Sunday: noon - 4 p.m.

Guided tours must be scheduled in advance by calling (314) 544-5714. $3.00 suggested donation Open until December 28, 2014

Educational Programs & Activities

Group Tours Come visit Jefferson Barracks and tour this grand old army barracks by bus or haywagon. Our tours are popular with many adult groups and organizations. Advance registration required by calling (314) 544-5714 or e-mailing jmagurany@ stlouisco.com.

Bus Tours: $3 per person; (24 person minimum or $72) Hayride Tours: $120 per ride

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Special Events Fall/Winter

September

October

November

December

Suson 50th Anniversary Party

Bissell House Swap Meet

Overnight on the Chubb Trail

Trout Fishing & Chili Feed

Faust Heritage Festival

Laumeier Free Family Day

Who Cooks for You All?

September 12 Suson Park

September 20-21 Faust Park

Scavenge Through the Night September 26 Queeny Park

Great Outdoors Day September 27 Antire Valley

Carts & Cocktails September 27 Laumeier

October 4-5 Daniel Bissell House

October 5 Laumeier

Cricket Camp

November 1-2 Lone Elk Park

November 7 & 8 Queeny & Champ Parks

Wheels & Wine

October 12 & 19 Love Park

November 8 Museum of Transportation

Fall Color Canoe Float

Winter Wonder Walk

October 16 & 23 Meramec River

Brunch Bike Ride October 18 Creve Coeur Park

Harvest Festival October 19 Laumeier

November 21-23 Tilles Park

Winter Wonderland

November 21 - January 1 Tilles Park

December 6 Suson Park

Santa is Coming to Affton December 7 Affton Community Ctr.

Candlelight at Thornill December 12-14 Thornhill at Faust Park

Lunch with Santa

December 13 North County Rec. Ctr.

Pictures with Santa

December 13 St. Vincent Comm. Ctr.

Holiday Santa Walk

December 13 Jefferson Barracks Park