FAQs

How old does my child have to be to use the Bridgeton Recreation Center amenities?: Ages vary for different amenities within the Bridgeton Recreation Center.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older (maximum of 5 children per adult) when using the Rec Center.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older in the indoor pool area at all times (maximum of 5 children per adult). For children under 8, a ratio of one SWIMMING adult per 5 children must be met.
Children ages 12-15 may use the fitness center after completing an orientation with fitness staff and their parent/guardian. Ages 12-13 must have a parent in the building while using the fitness equipment (after completing the orientation). Ages 14-15 may utilize the equipment on their own (after completing the orientation.

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Facilities

1. Who can use the Bridgeton Recreation Center?: The facility is available to all users, regardless of residency; membership pricing/daily admission rates vary depending on residency. All users much purchase an ID card on their initial visit if they wish to access the track, gymnasium, fitness center, indoor pool, or game room. In addition, some programs and events conducted by the department may only be open to residents of the city.

2. Can I rent a locker by the month or year?: Unfortunately, we have a limited number of lockers for use in our facility. Therefore all items must be taken with you when you leave. For your security, we ask that you bring a lock or check one out at our front desk.

3. Are your aquatic facilities available to rent?: Yes, the pools are available to rent, but we are a public facility so rentals must be scheduled around public pool times (after 8 p.m. at the outdoor pool). See more information about the Bridgeton Crossing Family Aquatic Park.

5. Are lockers available?: Yes, lockers are available free of charge. For the indoor pool, you may bring your own lock or check one out at the front desk of the Bridgeton Community Center. For the Family Aquatic Park, you must have two quarters which will be returned when you return the key to the locker.

6. Who can rent rooms in the Bridgeton Recreation Center?: Anyone! Resident and non-resident rates are available. Please call 314-739-5599 to check pricing and availability at the Bridgeton Recreation Center.

7. Can I bring alcohol into the Bridgeton Recreation Center?: General users may not bring alcohol into the facility at any time. Some exceptions are made for specific programming, and alcohol is allowed at private rentals, with an additional deposit and contract addendum for those who wish to have alcohol at their rental. Alcohol is never allowed for pool rentals, and no alcohol is allowed in any facility on Sundays.

8. How old does my child have to be to use the Bridgeton Recreation Center amenities?: Ages vary for different amenities within the Bridgeton Recreation Center.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older (maximum of 5 children per adult) when using the Rec Center.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older in the indoor pool area at all times (maximum of 5 children per adult). For children under 8, a ratio of one SWIMMING adult per 5 children must be met.
Children ages 12-15 may use the fitness center after completing an orientation with fitness staff and their parent/guardian. Ages 12-13 must have a parent in the building while using the fitness equipment (after completing the orientation). Ages 14-15 may utilize the equipment on their own (after completing the orientation.

Game room
Gymnasium (basketball, volleyball, pickleball; please call for available times for each)
Locker rooms
Meeting and conference rooms
An indoor aquatic facility with three, 25-yard lap lanes, a play structure, activity channel, and large flume slide (hours vary)
Weight and cardio facilities

Along with these physical amenities, the community center offers:

10. What shoes and clothing are acceptable to use the fitness center?: You must wear closed toe shoes and appropriate fitness related clothing, such as shorts, sweat pants, a T-shirt and tennis shoes. No jeans, belts, cutoffs or sandals are permitted.

11. Is there a time-limit when using the cardiovascular equipment in the fitness center?: Yes, we ask that you limit use of cardio equipment to 30 minutes during peak times.