City of Oakland

Parks and Recreation Facilities

Backstoppers Park:
(Located at Melshire and Holmes)
This park was built in 2007 through grant funds from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources ($200,000) and the St. Louis County Parks Municipal Grant Commission ($95,000). It is named in remembrance of all fallen police and fire officers and is part of Grant's Trail connected by Crestwood to the south and Kirkwood to the north. There is a playground, picnic tables and gazebo to relax under. Great for biking, walking and children at play.

Loewnau Park:
(Located at Oakland and Sappington)
This hidden treasure is located at 1035 Oakland Avenue. The City is seeking grant funds to add such items as playground equipment, benches, tables, trash cans, signs and landscaping. This park is the location of the annual Community Picnic held in October.

Monaco Park:
(Located at Sappington and Lockwood)
This park, on the grounds of the Kirkwood Early Childhood Center, was dedicated to the public on October 15, 2004 and is named after the late Tony Monaco, Mayor and Board member with the City of Glendale and an active member with the Kirkwood School District.  This pocket park hosts a small soccer field, swing set, slides, climbers and a gazebo.

 

Recreation Station/Aquatic Center:
(Located at Geyer & Monroe in Kirkwood)
In 1998, Oakland formed a partnership with the cities of Kirkwood and Glendale to operate an aquatic center.  Since its opening, we have seen phenominal participation among our residents. The Recreation Station Aquatic Center offers a host of activities for swimmers of all ages. Enjoy five different bodies of water, each with it's own highlights. In the Competitive Pool you can swim laps, work on your dives or practice your strokes. The Family Play Pool is designed for kids and their families, with interactive water play features, beach entry, water playground and kid sized slide. Want to raise the excitement level? Try one of the two water slides, the Cannonball Express or the Runaway Freight Train. Need to relax? Try lounging on an underwater couch in the Leisure Pool, or floating on a tube on the 700 foot Lazy River. Whatever your choice, you're sure to have fun!

2009 Hours of Operation

Opening Day - Saturday, May 23
Memorial Day Weekend
Sat., May 23 and Sun., May 24
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mon., May 25 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tues., May 26 - Thur., May 28 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Fri., May 29 - Mon., August 17
Weekdays Noon to 7:30 p.m.
Weekends 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Holidays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tues., August 18 - Mon., September 7
Weekdays 4 to 7:30 p.m.
(Competitive Pool & Family only weekdays)
Weekends 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Holidays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ID Cards
Individual ID cards for recreation facilities users will be issued at the Community Center during regular office hours. ID cards are $4 each, both for originals and replacements and are good for up to three years. In order to obtain an ID card, each purchaser over age 15 must present a valid and current Missouri Driver's License showing resident address and a current utility (gas, water, electric or phone) bill, bank statement or voter ID card, issued to their home address within the last three months. Purchasers age 15 and under must be accompanied by a person at the same address who can present the documents listed above.

Admission Policies
The Aquatic Center is only available to residents of Glendale, Kirkwood, and Oakland. For entry into the pool, you will need to present a Kirkwood Parks and Recreation issued ID card. No other form of ID will be accepted to gain admittance into the facility. See the section on ID cards above to find out how to obtain your card. Each Id card holder will be allowed up to 4 guests per day, with a maximum allowance of 16 guests per family per day. All guests will pay non-resident daily admission fees. Check your ID card's expiration date-cards expiring in 2008 will need to be renewed this year.

Daily Admission
Daily admission rates (resident rate with ID card only will be as follows:

*Children 3 & under free when accompanied by a paying adult. Swimmers under the age of 12 msut be accompanied at the pool by a responsible person age 15 or over. Half Price Daily Admission begins 2 hours before the scheduled closing time. **Cards good for 10 admissions of one category of admission to pool fo rth price of 9.

Season Passes
Passes are sold at the community center office during office hours listed on above, beginning April 1. Season passes include picture ID cards for each pass holder.

Tot Time
Kids can get on board during this special time for preschoolers. The Family Play pool is open for this activity. Parents, bring your Recreation Station ID card and your child gets into this session for $2.50, while you get in free. Non-resident admission (this activity only) is $4. Resident Tot Time pass is $40. Mon- Fri. Jun. 1 - Aug. 17 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

River Walk Club
The River Walk Club gives participants the chance to walk against the current in the Lazy River. Fee includes unlimited sessions at any of the below listed times.
Mon. Wed. & Fri.           9-10 a.m.
Tues & Thurs                7:40-8:40 p.m.
Sat.                                  8:45-9:45 a.m.
June 1 - Aug. 8
R $45  NR $68
10 admission card:  R $20    NR $30

Early Morning Lap Swim
Early morning swimmers can take advantage of additional morning hours. Get your laps in early!
Mon - Fri          June 1 - Aug 14    6-7:30 a.m.
R $45 NR $68 (Half price for season pass holders)

Midwest Pool Management
Looking for a summer job in the great outdoors? We are now hiring pool staff (lifeguards and groundkeepers) for the 2009 season. Call 314-432-1313.

Special Events

Swim/Dive Meets
The diving boards will close at 2:30 p.m. and the lap pool will close at 3 p.m. for home swim/dive meets on June 22 and June 29. The remainder of the aquatic facility will remain open.

Family Night
Bring the family for an evening under the stars! DJ to provide music and fun! Half price admission! Fri. July 10 7:45-9:15 p.m.

Back to School Night
Calling all youth entering middle school in the fall 2009, gather your friends and make new ones while you enjoy one of the final summer evenings! DJ to provide music and fun. Free for resident youth of Kirkwood, Glendale, & Oakland. Normal admission polices and prices for non-resident youth. Fri. Aug. 14 7:45-9:15 p.m.

Dog Pool Party
A chance for your four legged friend to enjoy the cool Recreation Station waters!  Sponsored by the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation.  Pool Paws for Humane Laws.  Current shot records MUST be provided.
Tues.    Sept. 8    5-7 p.m.
$10 per dog/owner, $3 each additional person

Swim Lessons
The lesson program is operated by the Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Department. Class sizes are limited. Registration deadlines are as follows, however, classes that fill before these deadlines will be closed.
Sessions 1, 5, &  7:          May 29
Session 2:                         Jun. 12  
Sessions 3, 6:                  Jul. 3 
Session 8:                        Jul. 10
Session 4:                        Jul. 17

Morning Lesson Program
The morning lesson program features 30 minute classes for two weeks. Class offerings, including both swimming and diving, will vary each session based on demand.
Mon.-Thurs.    10:40-11:10 a.m. OR 11:15-11:45 a.m.
R $40  NR $50
Session 1: Jun. 1-11   
Session 2: Jun. 15-25
Session 3: Jul. 6-16    
Session 4: Jul. 20-30

Evening Lesson Program
The evening program features a 30 minute class session twice a week for four weeks.
Tues. & Thurs.    7:40-8:10 OR 8:15-8:45 p.m.
R $40  NR $50.
Session 5: Jun. 2-25
Session 6: Jul. 7-30 

Saturday Lesson Program
Saturday morning lessons are held for four weeks.
Sat.    9-9:45 a.m.
Fees are R$30; NR$38
Session 7: Jun. 6-June 27
Session 8: Jul. 11-August 1

Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for youth and adults. Fees are $45 for three, 1/2 hour lessons. Additional family members can be registered for the same private lesson at the cost of $15.  Register at the Community Center.

Pool Rental
All or parts of the Aquatic Center are available for rental. Rental times are available after public session hours and lesson activities until 11 p.m. Prices based on size of group and facilities reserved.

Birthday party programs for pre-school kids also available. This program offers preschoolers the opportunity to celebrate their birthday at the Aquatic Center on Saturday mornings. For $130 a preschooler and 11 friends can swim in the Family Play Pool for an hour and then enjoy cake and soda from the Boxcar Concession Stand. Call 314-822-5859.

The class titles are used for the lesson programs.  Please note that not all class titles will necessarily be available for all sessions.  Some classes may be combined to ensure adequate participation.  Age ranges are guidelines; participant skill level should be considered first.

Shrimp: For ages 18 months to 3 years. Swimmers with little or no experience will be taught water safety, floating, bubbling, kicking, arm strokes, object recovering. Parent is in water with child.  Class held in Family Pool.

Sea Horse: For ages 3-5 with little or no experience. Skills taught include water safety, floating, bubbling, kicking, arm strokes and object recovering. Child needs to easily separate from parent.  Class held in the Family Pool.

Starfish: For ages 4-5 who have completed Sea Horse or can put face in water for at least three seconds. Skills taught include water safety, front kicking, object recovery, bobbing, back float, free style arm stroke and intro to kick board. Class held in the Family Pool.

Guppy: For school-age beginners. Skills taught include water safety, freestyle arm stroke, back float with kicking, deep water orientation, bobbing, front float with glide and kicking, object retrieval. Class held in Competition Pool.

Flipper: Advanced beginner level. Skills taught include water safety, rhythmic breathing with support, back stroke, under water swim, treading water, standing dive, deep water orientation. Class held in Competition Pool.

Seal: Intermediate level. Skills taught include water safety, rhythmic breathing with free style, breast stroke, back stroke, racing dive, treading water for 1 minute. Class held in the Competition Pool.

Sailfish: Advanced level. Swimmers work on all strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly), and perfecting the racing dive. Class held in the Competition Pool.

Stroke Development: Swimmers work on all four strokes. They will begin to fine tune their skills and work on endurance. Class held in Competition Pool.

Water Fitness 
Our water aerobics class is the coolest way to exercise during the summer. Sign up today for morning classes!
Mon., Wed. & Fri.     10:45-11:30 a.m.    OR
Tues. & Thurs.          7:40-8:40 p.m. 

Session 1          M, W, F          Jun. 1-Jul. 3
                        R $30  NR $45

Session 2          M, W, F          Jul. 6-Aug. 7 
                        R $30  NR $45

Session 3          T, Th              Jun. 2-Aug. 6
                        R $40  NR $60

Swim & Dive Team                    Ages 5-18 
Our recreational Swim and Dive Team is for Kirkwood youth who have appropriate swimming/diving skills. Practices held weekday mornings and meets are scheduled for weekday evenings/Saturday mornings. New team member skills assessment will be held Saturday, April 25 and May 2, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Meramec Community College Pool.  Fee includes membership, and end of the season banquet for swimmer. Space is limited.
Mon.-Fri.     Jun. 1-Jul. 25
$110 for Swim or Dive Only or $135 for both Swim & Dive.  A $5 discount for each additional child.

Diving Class                                      Ages 6+
Youth can learn diving basics on the aquatic center’s one meter boards. Morning classes are for two weeks.
Morning classes are Mon.-Thurs.
Session 1:  Jun. 1-11         11:15-11:45 a.m.
Session 2:  Jun. 15-25       11:15-11:45 a.m.
Session 3:  Jul. 6-16          11:15-11:45 a.m.
Session 4:  Jul. 20-30        10:40-11:10 a.m.
R $40  NR $50                             
Evening classes are Tues. & Thurs.
Session 5:  Jun. 2-25         7:40-8:10 OR 8:15-8:45 p.m.
Session 6:  Jul. 7-30          7:40-8:10 OR 8:15-8:45 p.m.
R $40  NR $50

Pioneer Polo                    
Youth who have completed grades 6-11 can join this instructional water polo league.
Wed. & Sun.     Jun. 3-Jul. 29
Middle school age participants meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Senior High age participants meet from 8:30-9:30 p.m.
R $69  NR $109

Aqua Camp                                      Ages 6-12
For the true water bug, a five-day camp that will make your fingers wrinkle and your love for aquatics grow.  We are taking all of the fun that camp offers and putting it in the pool.  Each day will be filled with games, crafts, and open play, all in the swimming pool!  Certified lifeguards and experienced counselors will have a ball with your child as they teach them the love of aquatics.  Please bring your own lunch and a drink.  Refrigeration is not provided.  No glass bottles please!  Campers are responsible for their own sunscreen application.  T-shirts can be worn in swimming pool. 
Mon.-Fri.    Aug. 3-7    10 a.m.-3 p.m.        
R $90  NR $108
Kirkwood Park and Aquatic Center

Water wings, noodles and USCG approved devices are the only flotation devices permitted in the Aquatic Complex.