Ballwin Parks and Recreation

🚴‍♀️NEW RACE!🚴‍♂️

Join us for a NEW addition to the Ballwin Race Series! The Bubba Memorial Cyclocross Series is coming to Vlasis Park on Sunday, November 5th. Join us at 10 a,m. for an adrenaline-packed day of European-style short course cross country cycling.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie, there's a race for every age and skill level on our winding 1.5 to 2-mile circuit.

Cyclocross combines the best of road cycling and mountain biking, making it an absolute blast to both participate in and watch. Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and come be part of this awesome event!

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/46C6UBf

🎃 Join us Friday, October 20th from 5-8 p.m. at the Pointe for a FREE Halloween party! 🎃

We'll have crafts, games, pumpkins and more! So put on your costume and come on out for a free night of fun! No need to register.

The work has been moved up to October 2nd. The pool is now closed and will be closed for several weeks for repairs.

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📢⚠️The indoor pool at the Pointe will CLOSE starting Wednesday, October 4th ⚠️📢

Repairs need to be done to fix what was damaged in the April storm, including replacing the windows and painting the pool deck. The pool is expected to be closed for several weeks (subject to change).

🎃Join us for a "Fun Halloween" themed Family Paint Night!🎃

We'll show you step-by-step how to create a stunning acrylic painting with your family! All supplies and instruction will be provided.

Sign up by October 9th: https://bit.ly/48tpBJh

🌙🐺 Ready to howl at the moon? 🏃‍♀️🌟

Join us for the annual Moonlight Howl 5K on October 27th! Experience the thrill of running under the stars and the moon's enchanting glow. Enjoy a FREE drink at The Wolf Cafe after your run with your race ticket!

Sign up today at ballwinparksandrecreation.com or click here: https://bit.ly/45jc6sV

Don't miss out on this magical night run!

🏈 Calling all young gridiron gladiators and future football legends! 🏆🌟 Get ready to tackle greatness with Ballwin's Youth Flag Football League! 🏈

Spots are now open for our 7v7 Youth Flag Football League! Ages 4 - 9 are invited to join this 6 week football league starting October 14th.

Sign up today to secure your spot at ballwinparksandrecreation.com or click here: https://bit.ly/3t6iI0l

🎨 Get ready to unleash your inner artist at Family Paint Night! 🖌️

Join us for a colorful evening of family fun at a painting and canvas class to create a stunning acrylic painting. All ages are welcome!

Hurry, pre-registration is a must! Secure your spot by October 9th. Don't miss out on this chance to get artistic with your loved ones.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/48tpBJh

🎶Don't forget, the last Summer Concert Series is Friday night in New Ballwin Park!🎶

The Bryan Duckham Band will be playing at 7:00 p.m. on September 22nd (rescheduled from July).

Bring a blanket or a chair and some food & drinks and come on out for some FREE entertainment!

📄📄Have lots of paper you need to shred?📄📄

Come on out to the old Ballwin Police Department at 300 Park Drive on Saturday at 9 a.m.! We're offering FREE shredding (up to 3 copy paper boxes full) until noon OR until the truck is full.

See the attached map for how to enter into the event.

Ballwin Police Department City of Ballwin, MO - Government

🎨Have a young artist at home who's looking to learn more?🎨

Join our Junior Art Class!

This six week class will incorporate painting, drawing and other creative avenues to create several different projects.

Pre-registration is required by September 29th, so make sure to register today!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZpyNtU

Come check out what the Pointe has to offer!

Join us next Saturday, September 16th for an Open House at the Pointe! We're offering free admission, free classes, membership specials, door prizes and more. Come on out and see what's available!

Crews will be resurfacing/striping the Holloway Park/North Pointe parking lot through next week. Please do not park in the marked off sections.

🚌🚒🚜 TONS OF TRUCKS 🚓🚑🚔

Join us Saturday, September 9th from 10 a.m. to noon in the Ballwin Target parking lot for TONS OF TRUCKS! We'll have more than a dozen trucks, big rigs and construction vehicles to see up close and personal. Best of all: the event is FREE!

Don't forget: the Summer Concert Series continues this Friday!

The Band Trilogy will play FOR FREE Friday night, September 8th, at 7:00 p.m. at New Ballwin Park. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, drinks, snacks and friends and family and come enjoy some free music!

Reminder: Only buy tickets for the event through our official event page (the one hosted by Ballwin Parks and Recreation) or on ballwin.mo.us!

⚠ Beware of Scam ⚠

It has been brought to our attention that someone is creating fake events for our upcoming Ballwin Craft Beer Festival with a fake link for tickets.

Please be aware that the ONLY event that has been approved is the one in this picture (https://fb.me/e/14y2CFfqN). Make sure to look for the "Event by Ballwin Parks and Recreation" under the event host. If you see any other events hosted by other people, please report them to Facebook!

Alternatively, you can also go straight to our website at ballwin.mo.us and purchase tickets through there.

Want to learn more about one of the fastest growing sports in the country?

Register now for Pickleball lessons! We offer individual lessons, small group lessons and clinics for players of all skill levels. Sign up now on our website or contact the front desk at the Pointe for more!

Clinics: https://bit.ly/45DYgC1

🍻There's only a few more days left to get your Craft Beer Festival tickets for $30!🍺

Join us Saturday, September 9th from 3 - 6 p.m. in Vlasis Park for the Ballwin Craft Beer Festival! Each ticket includes a three-hour unlimited tasting from more than two dozen beer vendors!

Tickets are $35 day of (if there's any left, cash only!)

Click here to purchase tickets & for info on parking (no shuttle): https://www.ballwin.mo.us/Craft-Beer-Festival/

Happy Labor Day! Congratulations to everyone who got through the beginning of the school year! Now, it's time to settle into Fall, and we can help you schedule some time to enjoy the upcoming season! We suggest you take a look soon because many of these events sold out last year! 👻🍂❄️

Our Fall and Winter event lineup is our biggest yet, with multiple options all over the area! Special thanks to all our event venue partners, and we hope you'll check out all they have to offer!

Affton Community Center
Ballwin Parks and Recreation
9 Mile Garden
THE HEIGHTS

For all the details, head over to www.babybearcookies.com/family-friends!

Labor Day Hours:

The Pointe: 5:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
North Pointe: 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ballwin Golf Course: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

🎉Come join us for one last pool party of the season!🎉

North Pointe's 20th season comes to a close on Monday, September 4th, so come say goodbye to summer with us! We'll have competitions, a raffle, and our last duck race. Bring your fun floats for the last day in the lazy river, and enjoy our last celebration of the 2023 season!

Regular pool admission/membership/pool pass required.

🎨It's time to brush up on those art skills!🎨

Join us for an Adult Paint Night on September 12th!

This amateur wine, painting and canvas class features simple step-by-step instruction to help you create a stunning acrylic painting on 16x20 stretched canvas. Bring your favorite wine or beer and snacks and come enjoy our relaxed yet structured atmosphere where YOU become the artist! All supplies and instruction provided.

Pre-register by September 8th here: https://bit.ly/3sKcK4I

UPDATE: The work on the pool has been delayed due to supplier issues. The new closure date is anticipated for October 2nd, but is still subject to change. We will post updates on social media and the City's web site.

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📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢

The Indoor Pool at the Pointe will be CLOSED for a period of time starting September 25th to repair the damage from the April storms, including replacing the broken windows and repainting the pool deck. The replacement windows have been sourced and after a 12 week delivery time, they are scheduled to arrive this month. At this time the project is estimated to take two to three weeks but that is subject to change. We will post updates on social media and the City's web site. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is a necessary step to complete before the temperatures get cold.

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It's a CDC Approved lifestyle change program fully covered by Medicare. To see if you qualify, scan the QR code on the picture or click here: https://www.partners.habitnu.com/ballwin

🩰Have a little one interested in dance? 🩰

Dance Classes are forming at the Pointe! Ages 18 months to 12 years old are invited to sign up for a variety of class types! Classes start September 9th. Secure your spot today!

Register here: https://www.tippitoesdance.com/st-louis/

🐶North Pointe is going to the dogs! 🐕‍🦺

Join us Tuesday, September 5th for a dog swim before we close up the pool for the season!

Big, small, short, or tall, all are welcome with current vaccinations. Owners are responsible for the clean-up of all pet deposits. No aggressive dogs, please! Only two humans (maximum) allowed per dog. There will be no preregistration, pay at the entrance of the event.

We'll have two sessions: 4:30 - 6 p.m. or 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. VIP/Regular is $10 per dog, humans are free!

Want to play volleyball with your friends?

Come join our Adult Volleyball League starting September 8th!

Play Fridays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Sign up on our website.

Come join us Saturday, September 9th for a day of family fun with an up close look at some very BIG vehicles from 10 a.m. - noon!

The Ballwin Target parking lot will be filled with trucks and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes for you to admire, wander around, climb on and sit in! There will be a siren-free quiet hour from 10 - 11 a.m.

This event is FREE and there's no need to register!

Calling all wiffleball fanatics!

Come join our Coed Adult Wiffleball League!

We play Tuesday evenings from 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. starting September 5th.

Sign up on our website!

The parking lot of the Ballwin Government Center at 1 Government Ctr will be closed tomorrow, Friday August 25th because of resealing/restriping. The closure may last through the weekend. Please park in the Tennis court lots if you need to visit the Government Center/Vlasis Park.

Want to have your kids learn Pickleball? Learn the fundamentals through the City of Ballwin!

We'll be hosting instructional pickleball lessons on Sundays starting on September 3rd at the Pointe. Sign up today!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3qJD0f8

As school starts back up, hours are changing at North Pointe and the Pointe, as scheduled.

North Pointe will now be CLOSED Monday-Friday. We will be open Saturday & Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Regular hours have now resumed at the Pointe, which means we're open Monday-Friday from 5:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.

It's the last day of Ballwin Days... but there's still plenty of fun in store!

Join us bright and early at 8 a.m. for the Ballwin Days 5K & 1-mile run.

Rides kick off at 11 a.m. and run through 5:30. Wristbands are available from 12-4 p.m.

The Car Show is open to any and all who want to join! There are 10 different categories to enter. Check-in from noon - 2 p.m. The show starts at 2 p.m.

Moon Valley plays a FREE concert at 1 p.m.!

Ballwin Days ends at 5:30 p.m.

Ballwin Days continues in Vlasis Park!

Join us from 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. today for food, fun, rides, beer, FREE concerts from The Whiskey Drifters and NIGHT MOVES The Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute, and fireworks!

We'll have a FREE Kids Korner from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and a Ballwin Night Ride Bike Ride at 7:30 p.m. leaving from Target!

Come join in the fun!

Join us today for the official start to Ballwin Days!

The festival starts at 5 and the Opening Ceremony is at 6.

Join us for rides, food, beer, fireworks, a FREE concert from The Teenage Dirtbags and more!

Full schedule of events can be found here: https://www.ballwin.mo.us/Schedule-of-Events/