St. Louis County Parks Status
Social distancing is required and capacities are reduced per Department of Public Health Guidelines. The status will be updated at stlcorona.com.

  • Parks: Open
  • Trails: Open
  • Park Restrooms: Open
  • Campgrounds: Open
  • Sport Courts: Open
  • Playgrounds: Open - Playgrounds will be disinfected several times a week with CDC approved cleaners. Please limit usage. Masks are required (except on children while playing), stay at home if you are sick, maintain social distance from others and wash or sanitize your hands regularly. Playgrounds will be open during daylight hours only (8 AM to dusk, daily).
  • Trail Exercise Stations: Closed
  • Drinking Fountains: Closed
  • Picnic Shelters and Sites: Open at reduced capacity. Online reservations are not available. Call us at (314) 615-4FUN to reserve.
  • Special Events: Allowed if DPH approves the event plan. Check with your event organizer.
  • Programs: Started with modifications -- check the updated Activity Guide
  • Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex: Open
  • Recreation Centers: Open
  • Museums: Open
Parks Foundation Fundraiser at Winter Wonderland on November 18
Kick-off the holiday season at the St. Louis County Parks Foundation's annual Winter Wonderland fundraising event! This is the FIRST opportunity of the 2020 holiday season with Tilles Park open for visitors.

Enjoy a stroll through Winter Wonderland without the lines or car traffic on November 18. There will be glow wands for kids, easy parking inside or near the park, and hot chocolate and cookies at the end of the walk.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.stlcountyparksfoundation.org. 
35th Annual Winter Wonderland Opens November 25
Start a new holiday tradition or continue a favorite one at the 35th Annual Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park! Visitors can slowly meander through over a million glimmering lights fashioned into over 100 displays of festive characters and winter scenes. The canopy of lights glistening is set up throughout seventy-five acres of park land in St. Louis County. The loop around the park is approximately one mile.

Winter Wonderland is open Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, January 2 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. We are closed on December 24 and December 31. Winter Wonderland can be enjoyed by carriage or vehicle. The Winter Wonderland Walk is sold out.

Check out the Winter Wonderland schedule and pricing at www.wwlstl.com. 
Hit the Ice this Season⛸️
Whether you’re a newbie in the rink or are looking to hone your skills, the Kennedy Recreation Complex and Greensfelder Recreation Complex have a program for you! Each location offers daily public skate sessions for all ages as well as stick & puck sessions, skate camps, open free style sessions and ice skating lessons. Find more information in the link below.
Creve Coeur After Dark Pass
The clocks have fallen back and the days are getting shorter, but don’t let the early sunsets stop you from getting outside! Register for an "After Hours" pass to use the trails at Creve Coeur Park. The pass is available to use between October 1 and March 31 and allows holders to use Creve Coeur's trail 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. Personal lights are required for all walkers, bikers and rollerbladers. Rangers will check the trails and lot for bracelets and vehicle tags. Call (314) 615-8822 to register.
Find your next adventure!
Check out the fun fall and winter events coming up in the new Activity Guide! Discover the #AdventureInEveryAcre at St. Louis County Parks. Click here to view.

For a downloadable copy, please email PMailbox@stlouisco.com.
Website Updates
The St. Louis County website is currently being updated. If you have questions about a park, event or program, please call us at (314) 615-4FUN, M-F 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or email us at PMailbox@stlouisco.com. 
Upcoming Events
For more information or to register for an event call (314) 615-4FUN M-F, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or visit our reservation site.

Number of participants limited. Masks are required when inside buildings and when social distancing cannot be maintained.

Bingo at PAL
November 13 | The Pavilion at Lemay
Play 6 games for a variety of gag prizes or useful items. Carolyn will be your caller so you know it’s going to be fun!
 
Turkey Shoot
November 15 | The Pavilion at Lemay
Kid's free throw competition with a frozen turkey as the main prize.

Thanksgiving Story Time
November 18 | St. Louis Carousel, Faust Park
Aunt Peggy will be at the Carousel to tell all the boys and girls her Thanksgiving story and to take a ride with the children on the Carousel. Please register by calling (314) 615-8345.

Winter Wonderland Park Pics
November 18 | Tilles Park
Enjoy a special access pass to Winter Wonderland! Bring your camera and equipment to Tilles Park to photograph over 1 million lights. Call Schillers Camera for reservations at (314) 968-3650.

Ceramic Family Ornaments
November 21 | Laumeier Sculpture Park
Start off the holiday season by creating clay ornaments together! Call (314) 615-5268 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.
St. Louis County Parks & Recreation | www.stlouisco.com/parks