Vlasis Park Playground Nearly Finished

New playground equipment is going up in Vlasis Park!

The playground is taking shape and is in the final few weeks of construction. The City is expecting to be able to open the playground at the end of November/beginning of December, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Here’s what you can expect from the new and improved playground:

• Many inclusive features to ensure equitable play for all
• Improved big kid area
• New toddler area
• New swing set for those with different abilities
• New sensory play area
• Splash pad will be reopened
• New hillside play area with ADA accessible ramps

There will be a ribbon cutting sometime before the project is officially complete. Stay tuned to social media for details!

You can find more information on the project by clicking the button below.

Leaf Pickup Starts October 28

The Ballwin Public Works Department is excited to continue our free residential curbside leaf collection program this fall! This program begins on October 28th and will run through the first week of December.

Here are some friendly reminders to help get you and your yard ready for leaf pickup day. For more information, please visit our website.

• There will be at least one crew assigned to each ward (1,2,3 and 4). 
• If you’re unsure where you live in, click the link below.
• Crews will collect leaves Monday through Friday and will begin each day where they ended the day before. You can expect at least 4 passes through your neighborhood. 
• If you’d prefer not to wait on our crews, Republic Services will pick up your bagged leaves as part of their yard waste disposal. 
• We have created a Master Street List by ward, which is updated every afternoon to help you track crews progress throughout the City. This can be accessed on the Curbside Leaf Collection page under the Public Works section on our website.
• Please rake your leaves to the edge of your property next to the street. Do not pile the leaves up in the street or gutter.
• Do not park on top, or in front of leaf piles.
• This program may be delayed, halted, or ended due to weather conditions,  manpower issues, heightened leaf volume, equipment down time, etc. 
• There will be no pickup on City-observed holidays (Nov. 28, Nov. 29, Dec. 25, Dec. 25)
• Leaves will NOT be collected from any multi-family units such as apartments, condominiums, or villas.
• Leaves will NOT be collected along private streets within any multi-family complexes or any commercial, school, institutions, or non-City governmental properties.

Poker Pub Crawl

Poker buff or beer aficionado, here is the day excursion for you. The 2nd Annual Ballwin Poker Pub Crawl will start at The Wolf Cafe where we will gather and board a bus to venture to 3 additional local watering holes before returning to The Wolf Tap Room. Circle 7 Ranch Taphouse and Grill, The Brothers Beer and Bourbon Lounge, and The Crafty Chameleon Brewery and Pizza are all on the schedule. Each stop will include a free pour and time to enjoy the establishment, approximately 1 hour at each stop. After each stop you will get a playing card and at the end of the night, the people with the best three hands of poker will win tickets to the Ballwin Craft Beer Festival at Vlasis Park on September 7.

Saturday, October 12th

1 - 6 p.m.

Wolf Cafe Ages 21+

VIP $35/Reg $40

Ballwin Hayride is Back!

New and improved Ballwin Hayride is back! Come join us at the Ballwin Golf Course for a fun filled day of hayrides, bounce houses, live music, S'mores, and food trucks. Tickets are required for the hayride that runs every 30 minutes. Free entertainment includes bounce houses, live music, and fire pits. For purchase we will be selling beverages and S'more kits. Food trucks will be available for food/snacks.

The event will take place in the Golf Course parking lot, so the course will be closed during the event. The golf club will be open for restrooms.

Parking will be at North Pointe Aquatic Center, just a short walk North of the Ballwin Golf Course.

Sunday, November 3

1 - 4 p.m.

All Ages

Ballwin Golf Course & Event Center

Free/$10 per hayride ticket

Cops & Bobbers

Kids 12 years old and younger are invited to compete in a fishing derby! Prizes will be awarded for the most unusual catch, smallest fish by length, biggest fish by length, and most fish caught. Ballwin Police Officers will be there to interact with kids. It is a great chance to get out and spend quality time with your family and community. Lunch will be served from 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. You must check in at the booth at the entrance to the lake the day of the event to verify yourself as a participant/agree to the rules and guidelines.

Saturday, November 2

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ages 2 - 12

New Ballwin Park 

VIP/Reg FREE

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Parks & Recreation Programming

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Upcoming Events

Here are a few of our upcoming community events and government meetings. A full list of everything coming up can be found under the Events Tab on our website. All events and meetings are subject to change.

October 7: Planning & Zoning Commission

October 14: Board of Aldermen Meeting

October 28: Board of Aldermen Meeting