University City Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Public Areas Maintenance

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Good news U City! The basketball courts, mini pitch, and pickleball courts are now officially open for use in Heman Park🤩! They will be open for use during regular park hours.

Grab your friends, bring your game, and we will see you there!

📍Heman Park - Enter through the Shaftesbury entrance

🕓 Operating hours are the same as regular park hours

09/10/2026

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🍂 Soak up the last of summer with us! University City Recreation Division has a packed September lineup and you won't want to miss a thing.

🐾 Puppy Pool Party — Saturday, Sept. 12 . Bring your furry family member for one last splash of the season (baby pool will be available 😊)! The first 75 registered pup families go home with an adorable puppy food & water placemat. 🐶

🎶 Starlight Concert Series — Sundays in September . Sponsored by the University City Municipal Commission on Arts and Letters, City of University City, and Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Areas Maintenance. Summer Sunday afternoons, live music, and good company. Check the flyer for the full concert schedule and grab your lawn chairs!

🍂 Fall Into Winter Fitness Classes — Beginning Monday, Sept. 14 . Time to refresh your routine and keep moving as the seasons change! 💪 Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, boost your cardio, or simply stay active and motivated — we have a class for you.

🛍️ Annual Community Yard Sale — Saturday, Sept. 19 . One person's treasure is another's find! Come browse, haggle, and score some great deals right here in the community.

Something for everyone — and every pup! 🐾🎶🍂🛍️😄 Hope to see you out there!

For details, see the attached informational flyers or call Centennial Commons at 314.505.8625.

08/16/2026

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University City Recreation Division Reminder and Upcoming Events:

08/11/2026

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07/13/2026

🎉 Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with Flicks & Floats! 🎉
July is Parks and Recreation Month, and we're celebrating with a special evening just for our Centennial Commons members and Summer Fun Pass holders!
For more information, contact Centennial Commons at 314.505.8613.

06/08/2026

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The Starlight Concert scheduled for this evening, June 8, 2026, is CANCELLED due to inclement weather (which includes rain, a flood warning, and a heat advisory).

PLEASE NOTE: The rescheduled rain date for today’s cancellation is Monday, June 29th, beginning at 6:30 pm.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.

05/30/2026

🎶 The Sounds of Summer Are Back! 🎶 2026 Free Starlight Concert & Summer Band Series Presented by the University City Municipal Commission on Arts and Letters
Starting Monday, June 1, 2026, the sounds of music drifting from Heman Park on Monday and Tuesday evenings mean only one thing—summer has officially begun!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, food, and friends and enjoy free, live music in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Check out the concert schedule below and mark your calendars!
They’re Free. They’re Fun. It’s Summer in U City.

05/07/2026

The Countdown to Summer is STILL ON 💦☀️
🌞 Operation Play 2026 - Mission: Summer Fun for Kids
Summer is calling, U City! 🌞
Youth ages 5–12 (who have completed Kindergarten–5th Grade) can expand their knowledge through play in our 2026 CentCom University – Summer Enrichment Program!
📅 PLEASE NOTE: Registration EXTENDED to FRIDAY, MAY 15TH 📄 See flyers for full program details, schedules, and fees.
🏊‍♂️Heman Park Swimming Pool – Info Sheet
Summer is almost here! ☀️💦 Check out our 2026 Heman Pool Info Sheet - which spotlights all things HPSP #2026. Make a splash and plan your summer with us!
🎾Game. Set. Match.
Join us on Sunday, May 17th for our Annual Kids Tennis Block Party held at the Heman Park Tennis Courts and if you are interested in picking up a racket for the first time or looking to sharpen your game, check out our June Tennis Lesson program (instructed by Mark Platt of Beginners World Tennis) focuses on fundamentals, fitness, and fun. Come learn, compete, and grow on the court!
🏊‍♂️Midwest Pool Management is now hiring aquatic staff for Heman Pool-Summer 2026. Great Summer Job! Apply Now! For more information: scan the QR code, call 314.432.1313 or go to midwestpool.com