City of St. Louis Recreation Division

The City of St. Louis Recreation Division is the municipal service that provides basketball, swimming, fitness, youth football, volleyball, boxing and other activities for city residents. It operates through the City's Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and provides programmes at recreation centers across St. Louis. Basketball offerings include youth leagues for first through eighth graders, City Rec Legends Basketball by grade, adult basketball at 12th & Park Recreation Center, youth skills-and-drills programmes, practices and open-gym opportunities. The Winter/Spring 2026 City Rec Legends programme included divisions from first grade through eighth grade, with team standings and schedules published online. Basketball programmes are also delivered through centers including Buder, which has a basketball gym and activities for youth and adults. The Division's mission is to provide access to pools, gymnasiums and athletic fields for all City residents; registration and programme schedules are available through the official RecDesk portal.