U City Directory 2026

22 2026-27 | University City Community Directory RECREATION, PARKS & ATHLETIC FIELDS University City prides itself in providing a variety of recreational, leisure and cultural opportunities and facilities. It has an extensive urban park system encompassing approximately 260 acres for walking, jogging, picnics and playing. The system includes 21 parks, with playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts and open green spaces. Check the city website (https://www.ucitymo.org/75/Parks-Recreation-and-Public-Areas-Mainte ) for the latest information before visiting. CENTENNIAL COMMONS AND HEMAN PARK SWIMMING POOL 7210 Olive Blvd. For updates: visit https://www.ucitymo.org/75/Parks-Recreation-and-Public-Areas-Mainte or call 314-505-8625. RUTH PARK GOLF COURSE 8211 Groby Road 314-727-4800 or visit www.ruthparkgolf.org • Opened 1931, Nine-hole golf course • Driving range (under construction) • Motorized/pull carts, club rental, golf shop, club fittings and lessons available. For tee time reservation, lessons or special golf outings, call 314-727-4800. TENNIS FACILITIES Reservations may be required; call 314-505-8617. Flynn Park – 5 courts Heman Park – 8 courts (Lights are provided for nighttime play on 4 courts) Kaufman Park – 4 courts BASKETBALL FACILITIES 3 Basketball Courts (Eastgate, Heman and Mooney Park) 3 Standalone Pickle Ball Courts (Heman Park) Mini Pitch for Futsol (Heman Park) HEMAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 975 Pennsylvania Ave. For updates visit: https://www.ucitymo.org/75/Parks- Recreation-and-Public-Areas-Mainte or call 314-505-8625.