Whitecliff Park is composed of 85 acres of woods, trails, paths, footbridges, creeks and a former quarry that is now a meandering pond with rock formations rising from the banks and tree-lined hills overlooking it. A section of the eight-mile Grant's Trail (former railroad right-of-way) runs through the park for cycling, hiking and strolling. A 22,000-square foot Community Center located in the preserve provides all sorts of fitness equipment, activities and lessons for residents and their guests. Lighted tennis courts, sports fields, picnic pavilions, basketball courts and a playground are also here, as are bathrooms. Crestwood's outdoor Aquatic Center supplies a lap pool, slides, a lazy river and more.
The Lake Saint Louis Community Association is a community resource which provides residents with activities, events and recreational amenities. Home to a 18,000 square foot clubhouse, the Lake Saint Louis Community Association offers a lounge, meeting rooms, nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, pools, fishing areas, basketball courts, trails, playgrounds, picnic areas and more.
Since the 1970s, the Eagen Community Center has hosted a variety of classes, programs and rental facilities for the public, but specifically for the Florissant community. During the winters, kids can ice skate in the rink, and throughout the summer, they can participate in day camp. Adults are allowed to partake in the center's offerings, too, through classes and activities.
The Jewish Community Center operates several facilities in the St. Louis area. The cornerstone of this facility, located across from Pattonville's Willow Brook Elementary on the outskirts of Creve Coeur, is the Staenberg Family Complex. Here, members have access to state-of-the-art athletic equipment and recreational venues. The Community Center has facilities available for a variety of private rentals and often hosts events drawing visitors from around the city, state and region.
Mahatma Gandhi Center is a two-level facility available for rent. It features a banquet room and kitchen on the lower level. For reservations, contact Dundoo Raghunandan at 314-432-0281.
North County Incorporated is a regional development organization that has been serving the region for 27 years. Founded in 1977, its members, who volunteer their time and talents, do much of NCI's work by serving on one or more active committees. The goal is to connect and collaboratively work toward a better and more prosperous North County.
The Association is focused on helping to establish businesses and provide new jobs to the area. Public transportation is a huge priority as is health care, so NCI works to improve communication between providers and benefactors to increase the quality and accessibility of health care. The residential program is set up to help invite new residents to North County and the publications arm provides newsletters and brochures for developers as well as residents of North St. Louis County. If you would like to help, call and donate some of your time for the good of North County.
The Affton White-Rodgers Community Center has something for everyone, and then some. A gymnasium is available for walking, basketball, and volleyball. Pick-up games and leagues are organized regularly. The center also has a fitness room and holds dances and dance classes in a variety of styles, including tap dancing for adults and small children.