The Saint Louis Chess Club has installed permanent chess tables, creating Chess Pocket Parks, throughout Saint Louis City. In order to expand the appreciation and knowledge of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host chess lessons and training for a few hours each week. Grab your friends and play some chess outside today!
Saturdays from April - September (Schedule is subject to change due to weather)
Francis Park
- Located in south Saint Louis City, 2 chess tables
- Chess class held on Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Love Bank Park
- Corner of Cherokee St. and Nebraska
- Chess class held on Saturdays, 10:30-3:30 pm
Old North Saint Louis
- Located in historic north Saint Louis City, 4 chess tables
- Chess class held on Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 3:30pm
Tilles Park
- Located at the intersection of Hampton and Fyler, 2 chess tables
- Chess class held on Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Forest Park
- Located in iconic Forest Park, next to Steinberg Skating Rink, 4 chess tables
- Chess class held on Saturdays 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Piazza Imo
- Located on "The Hill" across the street from Saint Ambrose church, 6 chess tables
- Chess class held on Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Grand Center
- Located by the Fox Theater, 2 chess tables
Better Family Life
- Located east of the YMCA on Page, 3 chess tables
Lincoln Park
- Located in East St. Louis’s South End neighborhood
Benton Park
- Located inside the park off Arsenal Street, 2 chess tables
Coming Soon!
Afro World
- Located near Natural Bridge Rd and Lucas & Hunt
