South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Bluegrass concert at Suson Park this Sunday

Bluegrass concert at Suson Park this Sunday

August 18, 2023

St. Louis County Parks is hosting a bluegrass concert at Suson Park Sunday, with a special tribute to George Portz. The concert will be Sunday, Aug. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Suson Park, 6059 Wells Road....

St. Louis County Parks eliminates walk nights, carriage rides from this years Winter Wonderland

St. Louis County Parks eliminates walk nights, carriage rides from this year’s Winter Wonderland

August 17, 2023

Families who have a tradition of walking or taking a carriage through St. Louis County Park's Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park will have to make alternative plans this year after the county parks department...

Several holiday events this weekend at St. Louis County parks

Several holiday events this weekend at St. Louis County parks

December 9, 2022

The St. Louis County Parks Department is hosting several holiday events this weekend around the county, including two events Saturday and Sunday in South County. On Saturday, Dec. 10, there will be...

Winter Wonderland returns to Tilles Park

Winter Wonderland returns to Tilles Park

November 29, 2022

The 37th annual Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park, 9551 Litzsinger Road, is underway now through Dec. 30. The display is open daily from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. It will be closed Christmas Day. See over a...

St. Louis County Parks hosting Christmas tree recycling program

St. Louis County Parks hosting Christmas tree recycling program

December 28, 2021

St. Louis County Parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation have teamed up once again to offer the public a program to recycle their unwanted Christmas trees through Jan. 16. Trees that are...

People eager to see the brand-new pools packed the Pavilion at Lemay at its opening in June 2015. On June 9, 2015, it was hard to find a parking space as the pool reached its 500-person capacity for the second time since it opened, pictured.

County pools will open; Kennedy will be later due to repairs

May 12, 2021

Nothing says summer like playing in the pool, and St. Louis County Parks has some of the best in the region. Most county pools will open Saturday, May 29. The exception is the pool at the Kennedy Recreation...

The pool at the Kennedy Recreation Center.

County eyes repairs and upgrades to Kennedy pool, at urging of Trakas

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor March 19, 2021

Repairs are being made to the Kennedy Recreation Complex’s pool in time to open for the summer, and the county is considering upgrades after Councilman Ernie Trakas urged the county parks department...

This photo provided by the St. Louis County Police Department shows what the stolen truck looks like, although it is a different truck.

UPDATED: St. Louis County Parks truck among equipment stolen in overnight burglary in South County

December 16, 2020

Editor's note: This article has been updated after the truck was found due to a citizen's tip. A truck was among the St. Louis County Parks equipment stolen in South County in an overnight burglary investigated...

The dedication of the Stieren playground in Sunset Hills in 2018.

As winter looms, playground COVID-19 cleaning will continue indefinitely

November 5, 2020

With winter approaching, Crestwood said it will adjust its St. Louis County-mandated playground cleaning to match the weather. The city’s playgrounds opened in mid-August after being officially closed...

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