2025 Aquatic Season

SWIM LESSONS

Swimming lessons save lives; research shows an 88% decrease in drowning risk for children ages 1-4 who take formal lessons.

From group lessons to private lessons to our baby bubblers program, we have we have a variety of options that fit your needs. Click below to register for swim lessons today!

LITTLE EXPLORERS

This special summer edition of our Little programs is brand new and will focus on getting your little one out and exploring in nature. Each session will meet for four “adventures,” two at Blanchette Park and two at McNair Park. Each class will incorporate a brief hike, nature lesson and activity. Meet new friends, see different city parks and enjoy some outdoor exploring fun!

2 Week Program | $60 | Tuesdays & Fridays

DIVE IN MOVIE

Get ready for some family fun at our Dive-In Movie events this summer at the Blanchette Aquatic Facility. Join us Friday, July 11 for Moana 2 (rated PG) and Friday, August 1 for Lilo and Stitch (rated PG). Movie snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. No outside food or drinks are allowed into these events. Register today before these popular movie nights sell out! Tickets must be purchased in advance.

2025 CHRISTMAS TRIP

Join us from November 20 - 23 for our 2025 Christmas in Branson Trip! Christmas lights abound as we enjoy the festive atmosphere of Christmas in the Ozarks. Trip highlights include Christmas Shows like “The Six Show”, an evening dinner cruise on beautiful Table Rock Lake on the Showboat Branson Belle, and an elegant private dinner served by the culinary students at Dobyns Dining Room in The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks.

We will also enjoy a campus tour of the College of the Ozarks and a visit to the Ralph Foster Museum on campus. Enjoy a Sunday Brunch at Hemingway’s Blue Water Café located in the Bass Pro Shops flagship store in Springfield MO.

Click the link below for a more detailed itinerary as well as the cost and payment timeline.

FOOD TRUCK EVENTS

Enjoy a delicious dinner in Frontier or Blanchette Park, live music and cold beverages. Bringing your own lawn chair or blanket is recommended. Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are prohibited; coolers are subject to be checked at the entrance. 

Please be aware that city ordinances prohibit domesticated animals, with the exception of service animals, in the event area during Food Truck events. 

Click the link below to RSVP to our next event and see what food trucks you'll see in June!

JUNE 11 FRONTIER PARK

AUGUST 13 BLANCHETTE PARK

SEPTEMBER 10 FRONTIER PARK

APRIL - SEPTEMBER BROCHURE

The April - September 2025 PLAY Brochure has all the details for Spring and Summer Fun!

The brochure features information on park events from April to September, while also featuring registration dates for future programs and rentals.

If you haven't had a chance to pick up a copy, visit the link below for a readable online version.

DOWNLOAD THE ST. CHARLES PARKS AND RECREATION APP!

Our app is your go-to companion for discovering, planning, and experiencing a variety of recreational activities in your neighborhood.

You can:

• Discover exciting programs and activities.
• Easily book and reserve activities and facilities
• Stay in the loop with notifications
• Have easy access to passes and tickets

SAFETY IN THE PARKS

While out and about in the parks, our Ranger Division would like to remind you of a few safety tips and rules for everyone to have the most enjoyable experience. 

• Do not leave valuables inside your vehicle in plain sight. Properly secure your belongings or leave them at home.
• Carry your cell phone or have a buddy join you while exercising in the parks.
• Speed limit in ALL parks is 15 mph, be vigilant and watch for pedestrians.
• Dogs are required to be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for removing pet waste.
• No motorized vehicles, including golf carts, on trails, sidewalks or grass.
• Please be sure all fires within a barbecue pit are extinguished prior to leaving.
• Please be courteous to other park visitors by picking up your litter and avoiding disruptive behavior.
• Keeping your cell phone close can not only save your life in an emergency but also aid in saving the lives of others. 

To report a suspicious person, activity or vehicle of concern, call the St. Charles Police/Ranger Dispatch at (636) 949-3300. We appreciate all eyes and ears within the parks and welcome comments. General observations can be made by calling the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department's Administration Office at (636)949-3372. For immediate emergency response to report fire, medical emergency or a crime in progress, dial 9-1-1.

CONNECT WITH US!

1900 Randolph, St. Charles, MO 63301

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00A - 5:00P

Phone: (636)949-3372

@STCPARKSPLAYMO

St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department

Facility

Rentals

Rainout Line:

(636)944-6001

St. Charles Parks and Recreation Foundation

Events Calendar

Join our ePLAY

Mailing List

The City of St. Charles, Missouri, fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statues and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, please call the City Clerk's Office at 636-949-3282 or visit St. Charles City Hall located at 200 North Second Street, St. Charles, Missouri 63301 (www.stcharlescitymo.gov).

Inclusion Programs: St. Charles Parks & Recreation is committed to including and accommodating as needed those who want to participate in our programs. For more information you can visit our website.