Sports and Recreation
Anheuser-Busch Center
A multi-use facility; conferences, banquets, sports. Site of youth, collegiate and world class events. The 32-plus acre facility owned and operated by Anheuser-Busch. Conveniently located at I-270 & I-44.
Aquaport at Maryland Heights Centre
Extreme Bowl ride, rapids ride, lazy river, zero entry pool, kiddie pool, racer slides. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day. $15 adults; $10 youth; free parking.
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
North of I-270 and Riverview Dr., 4,300-acre conservation area at the confluence of America's great rivers, the Missouri and Mississippi. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., daily, Apr. - Sept.; site closes at 7 p.m., Oct. - Mar. Visitors Center open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed. - Fri.; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. FREE
Creve Coeur Park
Non-gasoline boats permitted on 320-acre lake. Wildlife areas located along south and west shores. Frisbee golf course, picnic shelters, archery fields and much more. FREE.
Greensfelder Recreation Complex
Outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor ice skating rink, tennis courts, creative playground, hiking and horse trails, four fishing lakes.
Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones - Confluence Point State Park
Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, this 1,118-acre park on the river bottomland offers a path to the confluence and Lewis & Clark interpretation. Basic services. FREE
Lone Elk Park
A 546-acre wildlife trail area with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer.
Missouri State Parks
State parks and historic sites provide outstanding opportunities to camp, hike, picnic, swim, fish and relive Missouri history. FREE.
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Hiking and biking trail on the bridge that carried Old Route 66 over the Mississippi River. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. FREE.
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Three woodland trails on 112 acres. Nature Center features exhibits, wildlife viewing area and gift shop. Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
Rockwoods Reservation
Offering 1,843 acres of rugged forest with springs and streams. Trails, picnic areas and education center with exhibits and classroom. Building is handicap-accessible.
Route 66 State Park
A 419-acre park with multi-use trails located on old Route 66. Museum features Route 66 memorabilia. Gift shop. Picnic areas. Boat ramp provides access to the Meramec River. FREE.
St. Louis City Department of Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Biking, hiking, skating, jogging trails in Forest Park and other locations. Call for information on recreational opportunities in city parks, including permits for park functions. FREE.