r/stlouispark Mar 12 '26

Is the high school track open to the public?

Hi everyone, I am wondering if the high school track is open to the public when it’s not being used for school athletics/activities. Can I just show up on the weekends or summer months to use it or will it be locked or will I get kicked off?

I’ve tried looking on the high school website and the SLP City Website, but I can’t find anything about it. I’m not sure if there would be a calendar that shows when it’s open to the public (if it all).

Thanks!

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u/loquaciouspenguin Mar 12 '26

I have no idea, but commenting for visibility because I want to know too! My high school track was open to the public growing up, and if SLP’s is too I’d definitely use it.

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u/Hendo_17 Mar 12 '26

I’ve tried and the gate to get in has always been locked :(

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u/Stonksaremine8 Mar 13 '26

Not the answer I wanted, but I appreciate the intel!

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u/dt_failz Mar 13 '26

Are you talking about the stadium or the field immediately behind the school? The stadium has to be reserved and I think you need a permit for whatever you'd use it for. The field behind the school can be used by the public, you might just need to hop a fence to get in. People use it all the time in the summer.

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u/Stonksaremine8 Mar 13 '26

I was talking about the one that is closest to the tennis courts and that has a track. I just want to go for a run on the track when then weather gets nicer.

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u/dt_failz Mar 13 '26

Yeah you're not going to get kicked out unless there's a planned event going on there. You just have to be creative getting in. 😁

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u/SessileRaptor Mar 17 '26

Any running track is open to the public if you’re a fast enough runner.

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u/vomitproject Mar 13 '26

This is bullshit. Our taxes pay for that track. I've been going to braemar field on the weekend. Open everyday from 12-9pm. Public. unless there is baseball or lacrosse 8-12 they have a track to run. 400m

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u/KingBoreas Mar 13 '26

Your taxes will pay for the lawsuit when someone falls and breaks their ankle too.