St. Louis eruv
The St. Louis Community Eruv surrounds the University City community. Call the eruv hotline, (314) 863-1811, after 12:30 PM on Friday.
How to check whether it's up
- Eruv hotline (314) 863-1811
- Questions eruv.stl@gmail.com
What it covers
The St. Louis Eruv Committee designs, builds, operates and maintains the eruv, and publishes an interactive map and a printable map at stleruv.org. The boundary has recently changed in places — check your own street against the current map.
Outside the eruv
- Ellenwood Lane and University Lane — now outside the eruv
- Wydown Boulevard — the eruv follows the black fence on the north side; the street and the sidewalks on both sides are outside
- Big Bend Boulevard south of Wydown — the street and the east sidewalk are outside (see the eruv's maps for the detail)
Official map
Interactive and printable maps at stleruv.org ↗
Good to know
- Wallace Drive is inside the eruv, following the recent boundary change.
Sources
ShulMap communities here
Frequently asked questions
Is there an eruv in St. Louis?
The St. Louis Community Eruv surrounds the University City community. Call the eruv hotline, (314) 863-1811, after 12:30 PM on Friday. Source: St. Louis Eruv Committee notice on baisabe.com; stleruv.org, checked 23 September 2026. Always confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.
How do I check if the St. Louis eruv is up?
Eruv hotline: (314) 863-1811 (Call after 12:30 PM on Friday). Questions: eruv.stl@gmail.com. Never assume it is up — check before every Shabbos.
Is there a map of the St. Louis eruv?
Yes — Interactive and printable maps at stleruv.org. ShulMap does not draw eruv boundaries; use the eruv's own map and check your specific street.
What is outside the St. Louis eruv?
The eruv names these as outside it: Ellenwood Lane and University Lane — now outside the eruv; Wydown Boulevard — the eruv follows the black fence on the north side; the street and the sidewalks on both sides are outside; Big Bend Boulevard south of Wydown — the street and the east sidewalk are outside (see the eruv's maps for the detail). The list is not exhaustive — check the official map.
Eruv: Eruv boundaries are shown for orientation only and reflect the boundary, not live up/down status. Always confirm with your local rav or the eruv hotline before relying on them.