Sunset Hills Community Center: Visitor Guide

Sunset Hills Community Center Hours

Holiday Hours & Closures

The City lists full closures on:

• Easter
• Independence Day, July 4
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Limited hours may apply on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Halloween, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, the day after Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Before leaving: If your trip depends on pickleball, a class or a particular gym activity, check that activity’s schedule as well as the building hours.

Daily Admission Fees

The City’s membership page publishes different daily rates for adults, seniors and children. The age categories shown on the same page define seniors as over 60 and children as ages 3–15.

Ask the front desk what age requirements, resident proof and facility-access restrictions apply to the particular visitor before purchasing admission.

Monthly & Annual Fitness Memberships

The City offers resident, nonresident and qualifying business memberships. Fitness memberships include access to equipment, open gym, locker-room facilities and towel service, subject to operating rules.

Resident Membership Rates

Nonresident Membership Rates

Business Memberships

Business memberships are intended for eligible employees of businesses within Sunset Hills city limits. The City requests a current pay stub to verify qualification.

The City’s Gold Package combines an annual Community Center membership with one seasonal aquatic-facility membership. It is different from a fitness-only membership.

How to Join

1. Decide whether you need adult, senior, child, family or business membership.
2. Check whether you qualify for Sunset Hills resident pricing.
3. Open the official membership page and download the listed application if required.
4. Bring identification and qualifying residency or business documentation.
5. Contact the Community Center or visit the front desk to confirm the current amount and enrollment process.
6. Complete the approved payment and retain your membership information.

Fitness Center, Gymnasium & Recreation

For a broader explanation of how day passes, gym schedules, programs and memberships work at municipal facilities, see our community recreation center visitor planning guide.

Indoor Pickleball Courts, Schedule & Fees

Sunset Hills Community Center has three indoor pickleball courts in the gymnasium. The City publishes scheduled open play and a separate beginner session.

Beginner Pickleball

The City’s published beginner program lists Wednesday evenings from 6–8 PM, including a September 2–November 18 session. The page also carries older date references, so confirm the current class calendar before attending.

• Intended for approximately 1.0–3.0 skill-level players.
• Participants should already understand the basic rules.
• This is informal beginner play, not a coached instructional class.
• Advance free registration is requested for the beginner program.
• Participation is $5 for nonmembers and free for eligible Community Center members.
• Paddles may be borrowed when available.

First-Time Pickleball Visit

Group Exercise Classes & Pricing

The Community Center publishes rotating group exercise and spinning schedules. Individual class fees, multi-class passes and unlimited passes are listed separately from standard fitness membership rates.

Unlimited Group Exercise Passes

Group exercise classes may include cycling, yoga, strength training and other instructor-led formats depending on the posted schedule.

How to Join a Fitness Class

1. Open the current group exercise calendar.
2. Select the class and confirm its start time and difficulty level.
3. Check whether preregistration is required.
4. Decide between single-session admission, a 20-class pass or an eligible unlimited plan.
5. Register or purchase the pass through the City’s approved process.
6. Bring appropriate workout clothing and arrive early for your first class.

Room Rentals: Prices & Capacity

The City offers Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B and a combined large meeting room. Each room supports different layouts for community meetings, workshops, classes and social gatherings.

Room Capacity by Layout

Important Rental Conditions

• Rental fees must be paid in full at reservation.
• Thirty minutes before the reservation and thirty minutes afterward are included for setup and cleanup.
• Table and chair setup and breakdown are included.
• Tablecloths, cups, plates, coffee and other consumable supplies are not automatically provided.
• Room capacity depends on the selected seating arrangement.
• Call 314-842-7265 to check live availability.

Illustrative Room Rental Cost

For a three-hour booking at the published hourly rates:

These calculations use only the published hourly rates. Any event-specific additional requirement should be confirmed with the rental coordinator.

If you are comparing room size, total booking costs, deposits and cancellation rules, read our community center rentals and booking checklist before choosing a space.

How to Reserve a Room

Gymnasium Events & Larger Gatherings

The City’s separately published Gymnasium Events Policies document describes a larger event configuration in the gymnasium, distinct from standard meeting-room rentals.

• Maximum of 30 player tables with eight chairs each, totaling 240 participants at tables.
• Reservations typically allow setup starting at 4 PM, the event after 6 PM and conclusion at 10 PM.
• The Parks Department provides standard setup and breakdown of tables and chairs.
• Event organizers are responsible for decorations, rubbish removal and clearing personal items.
• Projector, microphone and speakers may be available upon request.
• Reservations are not accepted more than 12 months in advance under the published policy.

Decoration Restrictions

The gym event document prohibits glitter, confetti, helium balloons, glass and candles. Painter’s tape is the specified method for attaching permitted decorations to walls. Damage from other adhesives may be charged to the renter.

For another Missouri facility offering large indoor event spaces and aquatics, see our Gladstone Community Center facilities and rental guide. Gladstone is in the Kansas City area, not near Sunset Hills, and has separate rates.

Programs, Registration & Outdoor Aquatics

Sunset Hills Parks and Recreation manages community activities, exercise offerings, seasonal events, sports programs, outdoor aquatic services and facility reservations.

The City uses its ActiveNet registration system for many recreation activities. Online registration and credit-card payments are supported where the program allows them.

How to Register Online

1. Open the City Parks and Recreation registration portal.
2. Select the online registration option.
3. Choose the program or activity.
4. Sign into your existing account or create one if necessary.
5. Review age, residency, fee, dates and availability.
6. Follow the registration and payment instructions.
7. Save your confirmation and review the program’s cancellation policy.

Seasonal outdoor swimming services are managed separately from Community Center daily gym and fitness admission. Pool membership fees and operating dates may change annually.

Location, Map & Directions

Sunset Hills Community Center
3915 S. Lindbergh Boulevard
Sunset Hills, Missouri 63127

Visitors seeking ice skating rather than gym sports can explore our Centene Community Ice Center public-skating guide for the separate Maryland Heights ice facility.

Before You Visit: Practical Checklist

Official Sources & Final Actions

• Official Community Center address and hours
• Daily admission and fitness membership fees
• Pickleball schedules and prices
• Group exercise schedules and passes
• Meeting-room rates, capacities and reservations
• Gymnasium event rental policies PDF
• Official Parks and Recreation FAQs and registration help

This is an independent visitor guide, not an official City of Sunset Hills website. All current facility availability, prices, events and rental arrangements are controlled by Sunset Hills Parks and Recreation.