2025 Aquatic Season

PARKS AND REC MONTH

This year’s Parks and Recreation Month theme — Build Together, Play Together — celebrates 40 years of Parks and Recreation Month. This year, we celebrate the parks and recreation professionals who help create thriving communities when we Build Together, Play Together.

Local parks play a vital role in daily life by promoting physical activity and making cities more livable. From sports fields and trails to pools and playgrounds, parks support healthy lifestyles. They also help cool urban areas and absorb stormwater runoff, reducing heat and flood risks while enhancing community safety and comfort.

Visit our website to learn more about our parks and how to visit.

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.

DIVE IN MOVIE

Get ready for some family fun at our Dive-In Movie events this summer at the Blanchette Aquatic Facility. Movie snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed into these events. Register today before these popular movie nights sell out! Tickets must be purchased in advance.

AQUATIC FITNESS PROGRAMS

Aquacycle combines the intensity of a traditional spin class with the low impact of water. It is a great workout for those recovering from an injury or those looking for a different exercise experience.

Aquacize is a water aerobics class that is geared toward those who prefer less choreography in their workouts but still enjoy cardiovascular fitness and toning, modified to fit the need of the participant.

PHOTO CONTEST

Take your best shot! Time is almost up - the photo contest closes on Friday, July 18. We want to see St. Charles Parks through YOUR eyes! Enter your photo into one of four categories: PLAY, LEARN, EXPLORE and ICONS. Each category winner will receive a $100 Parks and Recreation gift card and BEST IN SHOW will receive a $300 gift card!

Click below to learn more about contest rules and how to submit.

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.

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

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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.