50th Anniversary Celebration

You are invited to the City of Arnold's 50th Anniversary Celebration! Enjoy a 70's style picnic at Arnold City Park on Saturday, August 6, 7:00 - 11:00 pm.

7:00 pm - FREE Anniversary Books available while supplies last

7:00 - 11:00 pm - Band Bump Plays

7:00 - 9:30 pm - FREE Train Rides for Kids

7:00 - 9:30 pm - FREE Balloon Twisters

7:00 - 9:30 pm - FREE Face Painter

7:00 pm - Snack Station Opens

7:00 pm - 50th Anniversary Merchandise Booth Opens

7:00 pm - Veteran's Raffle for Veteran's Memorial Eagle

8:00 pm - Mayor's Unveiling of 50th Anniversary Showpiece

9:30 pm - Fireworks

Please bring your own food and coolers. No glass.

How Our City Works

Learn how our city operates and check out our newly renovated Public Works Complex! Stop by 2912 Arnold Tenbrook Road on Saturday, August 6, from 10:00 am - Noon. We will be happy to see you!

Several Public Works trucks will be available for viewing as well as a Rock Fire District truck, City of Arnold Police Cruiser, and much more! Police Dog Demo and Drone Demo as well!

Snow cones and snacks will be available for purchase.

Water Colored Rush

Join us August 13, at the Pecan Pavilion in Arnold City Park from 2:00 - 4:00 pm!

Have fun creating your own masterpiece with provided squirt toys. Adult supervision is required. Cost is $6 per participant.

Registration is required. Please register by August 11 at 636-282-2380 ext. 1411.

Outdoor Pool Party

Join us August 13, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, for a fun-filled night!

Members are FREE and are welcome to bring guests for $6 a person. Free hotdogs, water, and popcorn will be offered.

Salsa Festival At The Arnold Farmers Market

Join us at the Arnold Farmers Market Saturday, August 13, rain or shine, from 8:00 am - Noon at Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Rd, Arnold, MO 63010.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded as well as a 50th Anniversary Medallion commemorating the City of Arnold's 50th Birthday. Salsa must contain some form of tomato and any other safe digestible ingredients. In addition, there will be a heaviest tomato contest with prize as well.

Contact Arnold Farmers Market Supervisor Teresa Kohut at 636-282-6686 or 636-275-6989 if you're interested in becoming a vendor. We'd love to include your produce and crafts!

More Details

We're All Shook Up

Join us for an Adult Luncheon featuring an Elvis tribute artist at the Arnold Recreation Center on Monday, August 22, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm!

Cost is $10 per person and pre-registration is required. No refunds will be offered.

Call 636-282-2380 to register!

Water Tower Palooza

The City of Arnold is celebrating our 50th Anniversary Year with a Water Tower Photo Palooza!

To participate, entrants hunt for a series of 10 "mini" Arnold Water Towers that have been placed around the City. Clues about their locations have been posted to the Arnold Parks and Recreation Facebook page and on the City’s website.

Post a picture of yourself with each tower in the comments section of its Facebook clues post for a chance to win a prize!

Important Details and Prizes

August 2022 Youth Swim Lessons

Arnold Recreation Center is offering August swim lessons as 3-week sessions and private sessions to accommodate family vacations and school openings. Registration is open!

See full schedule here. Call to register in advance at 636-282-2380. For private swim lessons call 636-282-6686.

Now Hiring!

The City of Arnold is pleased to hire qualified individuals for employment within our various Departments. See our open positions in our Public Works and Community Development!

Arnold Recreation Center is also looking to fill the following positions: 

Kids Club Attendants - call Ajsa at 636-282-6648.

Janitorial Staff - call 636-282-2380 ext. 1423

Swim Lesson Instructors - will train, call Teresa at 636-282-6686. 

Summer Outdoor Pool for Cashier and Concession Aides - call Patrick at 636-282-6649.

Open Recreational Swim Times

Summer Recreational Swim Times are thru August 14.

Mon and Wed: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tue and Thu: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fri: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Sat: Noon - 5:30 pm

Sun: Noon - 3:30 pm

Little Splashers: Fri - 10:00 am - Noon

Free Senior Swim: Fri - 10:00 am - Noon

Indoor Pool Hours of Operation:

Mon - Thu: 5:30 am - 7:00 pm

Fri: 5:30 am - 3:30 pm

Sat: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Sun: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Note Indoor Pool Rules: For lap swimming during open swim, children under 14 must have an adult swimming in the same section at all times and must be swimming or exercising at all times. Playground area is unavailable during this time.

Outdoor Pool

The outdoor pool is open until September 5.

Beat the heat at the Arnold Recreation Center Outdoor Pool! Open from 11:00 am for members and 11:30 am for the general public until 7:00 pm. Members are free, Seniors 55+ are $5, kids 4 and under are free. All other attendees are $6.

Concessions will be offered from Noon - 6:00 pm.

Arnold Days

Mark your calendar for September 16 - 18 in Arnold City Park! A schedule of activities will be available soon. Download Food Vendor, Craft Vendor, and Informational Booth Applications.

Don't forget to enter the Water Tower Palooza for great prizes - details here! The drawing for prizes will be September 17, shortly before the fireworks begin.

Interested in entering a float in the Arnold Days "Celebrating 50 Years" Parade? For details contact Karen at 636-282-2380, ext. 1423 or email. Applications and information available here.

Let's Celebrate!

2022 is the 50th Anniversary of the City of Arnold!

Watch our 50th Anniversary Video!

Arnold History News

Arnold History News features articles and photos to help us connect with our City's past.

Learn about how Arnold's Incorporation in 1972 Boosted Big Business!

Birthday Party Rentals

Make a reservation at the Indoor or Outdoor Pool or a Park Pavilion. View available party packages, contracts and policies.

Details

Pickleball

Drop in at the Arnold Rec Center on Mondays from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm or Wednesdays from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm for a game of Pickleball! Paid Memberships have FREE entry, Non-members $6, and Seniors $5.

Pickleball is a combination of ping pong, a bit of tennis, and a splash of badminton! No need to bring any equipment and registration is not required.

Yellow Heart Memorial

The Yellow Heart Memorial is a place to honor and remember Jefferson County Residents who have died from COVID-19.

The Yellow Heart Memorial is located at Arnold Recreation Center (1695 MO State Road, Arnold, MO 63010).

Submit the name of a loved one with information regarding their life here. For additional questions contact [email protected] or call 636-282-6686.

Photo Contest

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for its annual photography contest through October 1.

The contest includes three categories: natural resources, unique places, and people enjoying the outdoors.

For rules and entry, visit here. For questions, contact [email protected].

Missouri Job Center - Arnold

The Arnold Job Center is open Mon - Fri from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm to assist you with your employment needs. Employer Services are also available to help connect employers to skilled workers.

For assistance, please call 636-865-6060 or log on to jobs.mo.gov. Visit Missouri Job Center - Arnold's Facebook page for area Job Fairs and current employment opportunities.

Stay Informed About The Latest News

Check out the City of Arnold Facebook page and Latest News on the website for more updated information as it becomes available.

You can also submit your organization's event information for publication on the City's Online Calendar here.