Open Space STL

05/28/2026

🌙🚣 Summer nights don’t get much better than this....

Paddle After Dark is back on Friday, July 17, and tickets are going FAST!

If you’re looking for a signature outdoor event to add to your summer calendar, this is it. Spend the evening on Simpson Lake enjoying:

🔥 Bonfires by the water
🎶 Live music
🍫 S’mores under the stars
🍔 Great local food
🍺 Drinks from 4 Hands Brewing Company and a Summer Cocktail by Tito's Handmade Vodka
🚣 Canoeing, kayaking & paddleboarding after dark

Whether you paddle at dusk or under the night sky, Paddle After Dark is a one-of-a-kind summer experience that also supports the conservation and community programs of Open Space STL , including Operation Clean Stream and watershed restoration efforts across the region.

We’re also excited to announce that Swade Dispensary is returning as the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s event! Thank you to Swade for supporting outdoor experiences, conservation, and community engagement in St. Louis.

🎟️ Limited tickets remain, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!
📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
📍 Simpson County Park

👉 Get tickets now:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984642347687?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/27/2026

Hello to Open Space volunteers and supporters! Did you know we have a membership program? Where for just $5 a month you can help further our mission to keep STL clean, green, and accessible!
Check out the details here: openspacestl.org/become-a-member

05/22/2026

Check out our completed Confluence Trash Bash report.
Check it out here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YjuUgIAF7QUnC06F-jF61k8IF2l1tayL/view

05/15/2026

05/11/2026

Get ready for one of the most unforgettable summer nights in St. Louis… 🌙🚣‍♂️

Tickets are officially ON SALE for Paddle After Dark with Open Space STL !

Join us on Simpson Lake for a magical evening of paddling under the stars, live music, bonfires, and great food—all while supporting local conservation efforts.

✨ What to expect:

Paddle at dusk or under the night sky
Live music on the water and shoreline
Bonfires + s’mores by the lake
Drinks from 4 Hands Brewing Co. + Tito’s cocktails
Delicious eats from Five Aces Bar-B-Que

🎟️ Ticket options:

Two-Person Paddle – $80
One-Person Paddle – $50
BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat) – $40
Shore Access Only – $25

⏰ Choose your paddle time:

5:30–6:45 PM (Dusk) | 7:00–8:15 PM | 8:30–10:00 PM

⚠️ Limited tickets available—this event sells out every year!

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
📍 Simpson County Park

👉 Grab your tickets now:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984642347687?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can’t make it? You can still support Open Space STL and Operation Clean Stream by donating.

05/08/2026

Last Call for ! Giving ends at 10am. Join us in keeping STL clean, green, and accessible! 🌳💧🌱
Donate here: https://www.givestlday.org/organization/Openspacestl

05/08/2026

Thank you to St. Louis Community Foundation for including us in and thank you to all of our Donors. Giving is still open until 10am on May 8th, there is still time to donate!

05/08/2026

is nearly over, giving is still open until 10am on May 8th. Join our mission to Conserve, Restore, and Protect the wonderful natural resources we have in the St. Louis region. Thank you to all who have donated and volunteered with us!
You can donate here: https://www.givestlday.org/organization/Openspacestl