Des Peres Parks and Recreation Sponsorship Prospectus Contact Information: Melissa Armstrong 1050 Des Peres Road Des Peres, Missouri 63131 314.835.6154 (office) 314.835.6151 (fax) marmstrong@desperesmo.org
Des Peres Parks and Recreation MISSION: We bring our community together in our facilities and parks to inspire healthy lifestyles through high-quality programs, extraordinary customer service and constant efforts of improvement. We serve our community through stewardship and protection of our natural, environmental, physical and historical resources. VALUES: We provide extraordinary customer service. We as a team, empower each other. We bring the community together. We create experiences worth repeating. We constantly improve.
Who we are Des Peres Parks and Recreation was established in 1974 by the City of Des Peres. At this time, the goal of the city was to take the first steps in establishing a park system throughout the community. The first park in the system was Des Peres Park. The City of Des Peres is still working toward this goal with a total of over 100 park acres currently in the system. In August 2000, the voters in the City of Des Peres approved a half cent sales tax to contribute toward park related projects and programs. Shortly after the tax was approved, construction started on a new community center, The Lodge Des Peres. The recreation center opened in November 2003 and the outdoor aquatic center opened the following summer. The response to the recreation center was overwhelming! Both residents and non-residents flocked to the new center for swimming, exercise and learning opportunities. The community has clearly shown that there was a definite need and desire for this type of facility, after all, The Lodge is where your neighbors gather!
Demographics of Des Peres Population 8,582 Citizens 49% Male 51% Female Household 3,161 Households 79% with Families 34% With Children Under 18 11% 65 years and older 10% Other Age 45 is the median age 513 are under 5 6,287 are 18 years and older 1,388 are 65 years and older Education 77% with Associates degree or higher 5% with Associates Degree 41% with Bachelor s Degree 31% with Graduate or Higher Degree Average Household Income $150,000/year
Special Events Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Benefits Exposure to large community events with a captive audience Sponsors will be acknowledged during the actual event Signage/banners at the event Business name posted on all marketing materials for event Business logo and name printed on 7,000 Activity Guides Recognized as the Sponsor of the Week in The Lodge Link; a weekly e-newsletter hitting over 6,000 email addresses. Listed as sponsor in a City newsletter mailed to over 3,000 Des Peres households
Summer Concert Series - $2500 The City of Des Peres presents a free summer concert series on the second Friday of June, July, and August. All concerts are held in Des Peres Park, where guests are welcome to kick back in lawn chairs, bring their favorite snacks and beverages, while listening to music under the stars. The Concert series provides the venue for a fun-filled family gathering to strengthen our community. Over 8,000 community members participate in the concert series. $2,500 sponsorship (maximum of 4 sponsors accepted for the concert series) $10,000 for sole sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Fall Festival- $1000 The City of Des Peres presents a free movie and concert in the Des Peres Park on an autumn evening in October. Guests are welcome to kick back in lawn chairs, bring their favorite snacks and beverages, while listening to music, participating in a pumpkin car race and enjoying a movie under the stars. The Fall Festival provides the venue for a fun-filled family gathering to strengthen our community. Over 1,000 community members participate in this event. $1,000 sponsorship (maximum of 3 sponsors accepted for this event) $3,000 for sole sponsorship Fall Brochure Print Deadline: May 15
Arbor Day - $1000 The City of Des Peres celebrates Arbor Day every April! Celebrations include tree planting demonstrations, Arbor Day poster contest presentation, Bluegrass band, Birds of Prey from the World Bird Sanctuary, free tree seedlings, children s crafts, Arborist and Horticulturist, door prizes, free cookies, pictures with Smokey Bear and more! $1,000 sponsorship Winter/Spring Brochure Print Deadline: September 15
Resident Pool Party - $1000 The City of Des Peres presents a free event for the residents of Des Peres to come and enjoy the soft-opening for the Outdoor Pool on the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend. Guests are invited to the outdoor pool for a night full of aquatic games and activities for the whole family, including an interactive DJ. The pool party provides the venue for a fun-filled family gathering to strengthen our community. Over 500 community members participate in this event. $1,000 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Dive-In Movie - $500 The City of Des Peres presents a free movie at The Lodge Outdoor Pool. Guests are welcome to enjoy a movie under the stars, while floating in tubes and enjoying the outdoor pool amenities. The Dive-In movie provides the venue for a fun-filled family gathering to strengthen our community. Over 500 community members participate in this event. $500 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Dog Days of Summer - $500 The City of Des Peres provides an event for dogs to come and play at The Lodge before the outdoor pool closes for the season. Guests are invited to bring their pooches for a swim at the outdoor pool. The Dog Days event provides the venue for a fun-filled family gathering to strengthen our community. Over 75 dogs and their families participate in this event. $500 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Shredding Event - $500 The City of Des Peres offers the public a free shredding event each year after tax season. This event provides the community a safe opportunity to shred their documents and be environmentally responsible; all shredded documents are recycled. $500 sponsorship Winter/Spring Brochure Print Deadline: September 15
Healthy Habits Health Fair - $500 The City of Des Peres collaborates with local businesses to promote health and wellness in the community. This event is held at The Lodge on a Saturday morning in January. Guests are welcome to stroll through the meeting rooms filled with resources from over 30 vendors. Free events such as health screenings, group exercise classes and presentations are also offered. The Healthy Habits Health Fair provides the community with the tools needed to improve not only their own health, but also their families health and well being. This is a great opportunity for the community to gain knowledge of wellness resources in Des Peres. Between 200-300 community members participate in this event. $500 sponsorship (maximum of 2 sponsors accepted for this event) $1,000 for sole sponsorship Winter/Spring Brochure Print Deadline: September 15
Des Peres Egg Hunt- $500 Each spring, the City of Des Peres presents a free egg hunt to the public. Rain or shine, the egg hunt takes place in Des Peres or Sugar Creek Park with the assistance of Boy Scout Troop 313. This annual tradition has multiple generations attending and is a great opportunity for you to show your support in the community to 200-300 participants. $500 sponsorship Winter/Spring Brochure Print Deadline: September 15
Cookies with Claus - $500 The City of Des Peres presents Cookies with Claus the first Saturday in December each year. Santa is available to chat with your child, accept wish lists, smile for pictures and share a cookie with the kids. Approximately 150 kiddos are eager to meet with Santa! $500 sponsorship Fall Brochure Print Deadline: May 15
Specialty Program Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Benefits Business name posted on all marketing materials for event Business logo and name printed on 7,000 Activity Guides Recognized as the Sponsor of the Week in The Lodge Link; a weekly e-newsletter hitting over 6,000 email addresses. Listed as sponsor in a City newsletter mailed to over 3,000 Des Peres households Business name and logo printed on participant T-shirts (if applicable)
Camp Des Peres & Camp Tiny Tots $750 The City of Des Peres Parks & Recreation Department offers summer camp for tots and school-aged children every summer. During camp, they'll develop lasting friendships, understand the value of empathy and compassion, learn how to be a valuable and contributing member of a team, and develop critical-thinking skills. All qualities attributed to becoming future leaders and responsible, community-minded adults. More importantly, they will have fun too! $750 sponsorship (maximum of 2 sponsors accepted for this event) $1,500 for sole sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Great American Backyard Campout - $500 The City of Des Peres is partnering with the National Wildlife Federation to host the Great American Backyard Campout. Families are welcome to camp at Des Peres park on the last Saturday in June and participate in nature activities and stargazing. The event ends with a delicious breakfast on Sunday morning. This is a wonderful starter program for families interested in camping. Over 50 campers participate in this event! $500 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Youth Fishing Derby - $500 The City of Des Peres presents a Youth Fishing Derby for children ages 3-12 in June. Participants can enjoy a morning of fishing, participating in the Biggest Fish of the Day contest, as well as the Casting Competition. The Fishing Derby provides the venue for a fun-filled family gathering to strengthen our community. Over 60 community members participate in this event annually. $500 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Sports & Fitness Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Benefits Business name posted on all marketing materials for event Business logo and name printed on 7,000 Activity Guides Recognized as the Sponsor of the Week in The Lodge Link; a weekly e-newsletter hitting over 6,000 email addresses. Listed as sponsor in a City newsletter mailed to over 3,000 Des Peres households Business name and logo printed on participant T-shirts (if applicable)
St. Louis Adventure Challenge - $1000 The City of Des Peres presents the St. Louis Adventure Challenge. This event puts teams of four through several mental and physical challenges all while trying to decipher where your next destination is. The teams will travel the St. Louis area searching for hidden check points by walking, running and biking. Over 200 community members compete in this event. $1000 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Youth Basketball League - $1000 The City of Des Peres offers a 1 st and 2 nd Grade Youth Co-Rec Basketball League. The league runs from January through March. This is a progression league where each participant is taught the basics of the game in a recreational environment; scores are not kept. This developmental league provides the participants a fun-filled learning experience. Over 120 community members participate in this league. $1000 sponsorship Fall Brochure Print Deadline: May 15
Junior Tennis Team - $1000 The City of Des Peres offers youth tennis players the chance to become a member of the Des Peres Junior Aces. This Tennis Team competes against other local municipalities such as Ballwin, Kirkwood and Webster Groves. This program is a great way to get kids involved in team sports, as well as introduce them to the sport of tennis. Over 15 community members participate in this event. $1000 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Junior Tennis Tournament- $1000 The City of Des Peres presents a USTA-sanctioned Open Format Singles Tennis Tournament. Boys and Girls between ages of 6-18 compete in their respective brackets towards gaining a national ranking through the USTA. This is a great event that brings tennis players from all over together and gives them the opportunity to compete. Over 85 community members participate in this event. $1000 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Adult Softball Leagues - $750 The City of Des Peres offers Adult Co-Rec Softball Leagues on three different nights beginning in April. Tuesday night features a women s league, Wednesday night features a co-rec mush ball league, and Thursday features a co-rec 12 league. Teams compete in a 10-game regular season followed by a post-season tournament. Over 250 community members participate in this event. $750 sponsorship Winter/Spring Brochure Print Deadline: September 15
Men s Basketball League - $750 The City of Des Peres offers Men s Basketball on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Six teams in each league compete in a 7- game regular season followed by a post-season playoff game. The men s basketball league provides a competitive venue that is still recreational in nature. Over 200 community members participate in this event. $750 sponsorship Fall Brochure Print Deadline: May 15
Adult Volleyball League- $500 The City of Des Peres offers Adult Co-Rec Volleyball Leagues on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Teams compete in a 7-game regular season followed by a post-season playoff game. The volleyball league provides the venue for a fun-filled family gathering that promotes competition in a recreational environment. Over 200 community members participate in this league. $500 sponsorship Fall Brochure Print Deadline: May 15
Youth T-Ball Clinic - $500 The City of Des Peres offers a 6-week Youth T-Ball Clinic that begins in April on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This fun, instructional program will introduce future sluggers to the world of baseball/softball. The clinic is designed as a progressive clinic. Week 6 of the program features an official game between the participants to display their skills. Over 50 community members participate in this event. $500 sponsorship Winter/Spring Brochure Print Deadline: September 15
Ironman Fitness Challenge - $500 The 30-Day Ironman Challenge is a simulated triathlon offered at The Lodge during June/July. This challenge is based on the ultra endurance Ironman Triathlons which include a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run, but they have 30 days to complete it! Over 50 community members participate in the Ironman Challenge - developed to encourage cross training through the hustle and bustle of the summer months. $500 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15
Youth Soccer Clinic - $500 The City of Des Peres offers a 6-week Youth Soccer Clinic beginning in September on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The clinic emphasizes fun while still learning the basics of the games. Participants will learn techniques of shooting, dribbling, containment, defense and small-sided games. Over 50 community members participate in this event. $500 sponsorship Fall Brochure Print Deadline: May 15
Dodgeball Tournament- $250 The City of Des Peres presents an adult Co-Rec Dodgeball Tournament on a Saturday afternoon in November. Teams are encouraged to grab their headbands and put on their tube socks as they compete in this classic grade-school tournament. The Tournament provides the venue for a fun-filled family gathering to strengthen our community. Over 50 community members participate in this event $250 sponsorship Fall Brochure Print Deadline: May 15
Adult Kickball League- $250 The City of Des Peres offers a Adult Co-Rec Kickball League on Tuesday nights. The league runs from April through June. Participants head back to playground to take part in a 10- game regular season followed by a post-season tournament. The league provides the venue for a fun-filled family gathering to strengthen our community. Over 60 community members participate in this event $250 sponsorship Summer Brochure Print Deadline: January 15