Located across the street from Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center is the perfect place to cool down, splash around and enjoy water recreation. The Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center offers a Leisure Pool with the AquaPlay Unit, three slides, a Splash Playground, Competition Pool, two diving boards and a lazy river.
Lock and load for some fast-paced recreation fun at Gateway Paintball. This paintball field boasts 96 acres of playing field and is located just minutes away from the St. Louis area. Make a reservation during the weekdays or join in on the open play every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.
Ride the 8-mile long Grant's Trail, which runs by The Lodge at Grant's Trail, Grant's Farm and an off-road BMX bike park. This former railroad provides a flat surface perfect for biking, jogging, in-line skating and other recreation.
Fans of historic nature sites and outdoor recreation will not want to miss Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, located at the intersection of I-270 and Riverview Drive. This bridge is one of the longest in the world, spanning the Mississippi River. Hike or bike your way between the St. Louis Riverfront Trail in Missouri and the MCT Confluence Trail in Illinois.
Visit the city's original bowling and martini lounge in The Loop. Pin-Up Bowl opens in the afternoon and closes at 3am. All ages are welcome with a responsible adult, until 9pm when the lounge becomes 21+ and the party starts. Walk-ins are welcome, but be sure to reserve a lane for larger parties because this bowling venue is popular among both tourists and residents of St. Louis.
The River City Rascals are a member of the West Division of the Frontier League. This professional baseball team franchise began its career in 1993 in Ohio as the Zanesville Greys before moving to Missouri in 1998, where it was renamed. The sports team currently hold two league titles and three division titles.
What is a Billiken? Come to one of the Saint Louis University's Saint Louis Billikens games to find out! The Billikens participate in sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, swimming and diving, cross country, track and field, tennis and field hockey.
Have a blast at Six Flags St. Louis! Part of the Six Flags franchise, this theme park features dozens of rides and attractions, shows, a water park, and a day's worth of fun in the sun for the whole family.
Go to the Scottrade Center to see St. Louis's professional ice hockey team, the St. Louis Blues. The Blues are part of the National Hockey League and have won seven division championships. Watch the sports team show off its skills on the ice.
Known for winning ten World Series, the St. Louis Cardinals are the leading sports team in St. Louis. Baseball fans around the world recognize the Cardinals mascot, and are familiar with the team's high standing in the American and National Leagues.
Like soccer? The St. Louis Lions aim to impress. The sports team has played in the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid since 2006. Cheer for the Lions as they roar their way to victory!
Watch the Rams butt heads with their opponents. The St. Louis Rams have been the city's football team since 1995, and are known for the "Greatest Show on Turf." The sports team has won three league championships, including Super Bowl XXXIV.
Who says boys have all fun when it comes to football? St. Louis's first women's full contact football team, the St. Louis SLAM, proves that idea wrong. These women are in it to win it, and are ready to take down any challengers. Check out the sports team's schedule, purchase tickets or apply for membership online.
Rent a pair of ice skates during the winter and practice for the next Winter Olympics at Steinberg Skating Rink, located in the east side of Forest Park near the Kingshighway entrance. The rink is closed during the summer, so instead of ice skating you can participate in other recreational activities like beach volleyball.
Find some old-school entertainment outdoors and indoors at Swing-A-Round Fun Town. Explore the attractions and race go-karts, make a splash with bumper boats, or go a couple rounds of miniature golf. Craving some technological entertainment? Gamers can hit the arcade.
Check out Trailnet for fun group recreation activities along the biking and hiking trails in St. Louis. Trailnet provides biking, hiking and walking opportunities as well as conservation events and community education to everyone looking to get active in the great outdoors.
Scale a cliff indoors! Upper Limits offers rock walls to suit every individual's adventure levels. Beginners can take rock-climbing classes to learn the ropes. Experienced climbers will be challenged by the 45-degree lead wall and bouldering cave. Don't have time for a class? Experience the thrill of recreational climbing at one of the four autobelays-safe, secure and super fun!