St. Louis County To Close West County Office And Pools

Budget cuts force closure of satellite office and two county pools this summer

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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St. Louis County Executive Sam Page announced that the county will be closing its West County satellite government office and keeping two county swimming pools closed this summer as part of budget cuts for 2026. The moves are part of a broader round of belt-tightening across county departments after the County Council scaled back Page's original spending proposal.

Why it matters

The closures will reduce access to local services and recreational facilities for West County residents, potentially leading to longer-term ripple effects even as the county aims to balance its budget and limit layoffs through targeted cuts.

The details

The West County satellite office closure will push residents who relied on it for in-person help with permits, records or benefit assistance toward central county locations or online services. Shutting down two pools for the season will mean fewer slots for swim lessons and youth programming, as well as fewer public cooling options when temperatures rise. County leaders say they are still finalizing which specific facilities will be affected and when the changes will take effect.

  • On February 11, 2026, County Executive Sam Page's office notified staff and the public about the upcoming closures.
  • The two county pools will not open for the 2026 summer season.

The players

Sam Page

The St. Louis County Executive who announced the closure of the West County satellite office and the two county pools.

St. Louis County Council

The county council that scaled back Page's original spending proposal, leading to the budget cuts that are driving the service reductions.

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What they’re saying

“The consequences of budget cuts are not always realized right away.”

— Sam Page, St. Louis County Executive (St. Louis Public Radio)

What’s next

County departments are still finalizing which specific facilities will be affected and when the changes will take effect, and officials say residents should expect more outreach and updates in the coming weeks as the cost-cutting plan moves from paper to real life.

The takeaway

The closure of the West County satellite office and two county pools highlights the difficult trade-offs local governments must make when facing budget constraints, as they seek to balance fiscal responsibility with maintaining access to critical services and community resources for residents.