O'Fallon Park Recreation Complex to Open January 21

St. Louis (Jan. 19, 2013) – The City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry and the YMCA of Greater St. Louis are proud to bring a new, state-of-the-art recreation facility to the North St. Louis area. Boasting 76,000 square feet and many unique amenities, the O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex will open its doors on Monday, January 21. An Official Ribbon Cutting on January 19 at Noon will take place at the facility to celebrate the opening. The facility is owned by the City of St. Louis and operated by the YMCA of Greater St. Louis. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis will provide youth programming.

“We are very proud to open this new facility,” said Mayor Francis Slay. “St. Louisans of all ages now have the opportunity to participate in the health and growth of the community through the O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex.”

The O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex will serve the public as a premier community-focused organization featuring a host of state-of-the-art amenities, including:

• Fitness Center, with free weights, cardiovascular machines, circuit training system, group exercise studio and fitness center desk staffed by Certified Personal Trainers
• Indoor Pool, three lap lanes, recreational swimming area, pre-school splash park, 2.5 story waterslide, lazy river, coed sauna & steam room, whirlpool and facility rentals
• Outdoor Pool, with five lap lanes, two story waterslide, stadium seating, concession stand, family area and rental space
• Full-Size Double Gymnasium, with 12 basketball hoops, volleyball nets, elevated running and walking track
• Teen Hub, with activities like exergaming, pool, ping pong and a computer hub
• Child and Tot Watch rooms
• Wet multipurpose room for pool parties
• Three multipurpose rooms
• Programing for adults and seniors, including active older adult socials, diverse fitness classes and specialized aquatics
• Outreach programs, like Climbing Above Conflict, Youth in Government and literacy programs
• Youth and teen programs provided by the Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis

“We are thrilled to be a member of the O’Fallon Park community,” said Rob West, executive director of the O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex. “In cooperation with the City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, we’ve created a place where children, families and adults can come together to practice healthy principles, socialize and feel a sense of community.”

Various membership types are available at the facility, and financial assistance is available to those who qualify. The doors will open at 6 a.m. on January 21, and special programming will be featured throughout the week. For more information, please visit gwrymca.org/locations/ofallon-park-rec-complex or call 314.932.1423.