St. Louis County Parks and Recreation - July 2002 Activities

Here are the numerous activities offered by St. Louis County Parks and Recreation in July 2002.  For accommodations to make a program, activity or event accessible, or this information in an alternative format, please call 314/615-4386 or 314/615-7840 TTY or 800/735-2966 TTY.

Summer Camps Continue in July!
Your children can have it all this summer in St. Louis County Parks' camps!  Hurry and sign up - camps fill fast!  For a free brochure, call 314/615-4FUN or to view the brochure online, go to www.stlouisco.com and click on Parks.

Blues on the Mississippi Concert:  The Rich McDonough Blues Band
Whether it is a blues guitar, harmonica or a sultry voice, you don't want to miss even one of the Midwest's best blues music concerts.  Free parking!  Concessions available.  Lawn seating.
July 19	The Rich McDonough Blues Band with Special Guest Frank Bauer
8:00 - 11:00 pm - gate opens at 7:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Jefferson Barracks Park - 533 Grant Road
$6 for ages 12 and older / free - 11 and under / ten pack of tickets for admission to any concert available for $50
for more information - 314/615-4374

Introduction to Rock Climbing
Learn the fundamentals of the adventure sport of rock climbing from experts.  Designed for beginners.  Equipment provided.  Ages 18 years and older only, please. 
July 20
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Upper Limits Gym - 326 South 21st Street in St. Louis
$40 per person - ages 18 years and over only
advance registration required by three days prior to activity - call 314/615-4FUN

Intermediate Sea Kayaking
Perfect the finer points of essential paddle strokes, equipment, and self-rescue. This course is a prerequisite for the Advance course.  Boats and equipment provided.  Ages 18 and older only.
July 20
10:00 am - 2:00 pm or 2:30 - 6:30 pm
Simpson Park - Marshall Road east of Valley Park 
$60 per person
advance registration required - call 314/615-4386

Cliff Cave Capers
A Park Ranger will lead the group on a flashlight exploration of this well-known cave.  Learn about the cave's geology, natural history and cave life creatures.
July 20
10:00 am or 1:00 pm	
Cliff Cave Park - Cliff Cave Road east of Telegraph Road
$5 per person
advance registration required - call 314/615-4386

Laumeier Summer Concert:  Sousa Saturdays with the Compton Heights Concert Band 
Surrounded by art and nature, listen to the best music St. Louis has to offer presented on Laumeier's newly renovated mainstage.  Bring a blanket and a picnic!  Lawn seating.
July 20	Sousa Saturdays with the Compton Heights Concert Band and special guest artists Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra
7:00 pm
Laumeier Sculpture Park - 12580 Rott Road
$5 per person - 13 and over
for more information - call 314/821-1209

Lemay Park Free Concert
Enjoy a wide variety of musical styles at the free Monday evening summer concerts in Lemay Park.  Held under cover in the event of rain.
July 22
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Lemay Park - Military and Fannie Avenues
Free!
for more information - call 314/894-3089

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Free Concert in Faust Park:  Everyday People
Everyday People plays a variety of music at this free outdoor concert at the beautiful Faust family estate!  Concessions available at 5:30 pm.  Lawn seating.  Benefits historic sites in Faust Park.  
July 23	Everyday People
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Faust Park - 14941 Olive Street Road
for more information - call 636/532-3399

Night Hike in Queeny Park
Listen to the night sounds and watch the nocturnal world at work on this easy 2-mile night walk with a Park Ranger.
July 25
9:00 pm
Queeny Park - meet at entrance off of Mason Road
$5 per person
advance registration suggested - call 314/615-4386

Blues on the Mississippi Concert:  The Cryin' Shame with Johnnie Johnson & David Krull
Whether it is a blues guitar, harmonica or a sultry voice, you don't want to miss even one of the Midwest's best blues music concerts.  Free parking!  Concessions available.  Lawn seating.
July 26	The Cryin' Shame with Johnnie Johnson and David Krull
8:00 - 11:00 pm - gate opens at 7:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Jefferson Barracks Park - 533 Grant Road
$8 for ages 12 and older / free - 11 and under / ten pack of tickets for admission to any concert available for $50
for more information - 314/615-4374

Laumeier Summer Concert:  Compton Heights Band: Movie Scores with Movie Clips!
Surrounded by art and nature, listen to the best music St. Louis has to offer presented on Laumeier's mainstage.  For this special concert - a huge screen will be set up so you can watch movie clips along with listening to movie scores!  Bring a blanket and a picnic!  Lawn seating.
July 27	Compton Heights Concert Band: Movie Scores - with movie clips!
7:00 pm
Laumeier Sculpture Park - 12580 Rott Road
$5 per person - 13 and over
for more information - call 314/821-1209

Lemay Park Free Concert:  WIL Centerline Band
Enjoy a wide variety of musical styles at the free Monday evening summer concerts in Lemay Park.  Held under cover in the event of rain.
July 29		WIL Centerline Band
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Lemay Park - Military and Fannie Avenues
Free!
for more information - call 314/894-3089

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Free Concert in Faust Park:  Yessir
Yessir plays a variety of music in this free outdoor concert at the beautiful Faust family estate!  Concessions available at 5:30 pm.  Lawn seating.  Proceeds benefit historic sites in Faust Park.  
July 30	Yessir
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Faust Park - 14941 Olive Street Road
for more information - call 636/532-3399

Youth Fishing Lessons
Children learn the basics of fishing from experienced anglers.  Lures, bait and rods are provided or bring your own rod.  Catch and release fishing.  Ages 7 through 14.
July 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Suson Park - on Wells Road south of Highway 21
$5 per child
advance registration required - call 314/615-4386