Forest Park Forever
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Forest Park is a 1,300-acre urban park in St. Louis, Missouri, with woodlands, waterways and prairies.
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What's on here
Beginner Bird Walk
Saturday, 08:00
(Closing Date) Stingrays at Caribbean Cove
Sunday, 09:002 USD
Fall Storytime in Forest Park
Until 16 Nov
Fall Storytime in Forest Park
Until 16 Nov
Why go
- Free admission to the Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center and Missouri History Museum; the park also houses The Muny.
- More than 30 miles of paths and trails cross the park.
- A booklet and companion microsite explore the histories of more than 20 park statues and monuments.
Opening hours
Today06:00 – 22:00Show all
Monday06:00 – 22:00
Tuesday06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday06:00 – 22:00
Thursday06:00 – 22:00
Friday06:00 – 22:00
Saturday06:00 – 22:00
Sunday06:00 – 22:00
Don't miss
- The NickJoin weekly basketball with refereed open play and skill-building at the Nicholas J. Booker Basketball Courts.Nicholas J. Booker Basketball CourtsWeekly
With kids
- Read, Play, Grow is an outdoor event for children aged 0–5 and their caregivers; confirm dates before planning around it.
- Families can find a visitor information desk at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center.
Shorts
History
The dedication took place during the centenary year of the United States Declaration of Independence.
- 1876Forest Park was dedicated to the people of St. Louis on June 24.
- 1904The park hosted the Louisiana Purchase World's Fair. The fair claimed to have served the first hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream cones.
Sources: Great Forest Park Balloon Race - Wikipedia · St. Louis - Wikivoyage (see) · Forest Park Forever · About FPF — Forest Park Forever · Visit — Forest Park Forever · Great Forest Park Balloon Race - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
Where
5595 Grand Drive, MO, Saint Louis
- Website
- forestparkforever.org/
- Phone
- 3143677275
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
What is The Nick?
The Nicholas J. Booker Basketball Courts host weekly basketball with refereed open play and skill-building, alongside lawn games, snacks and sports drinks.
Is The Glade open?
The Glade is planned as a new community-designed destination by the end of 2026; an opening is not confirmed.
How large is Forest Park?
Forest Park covers 1,293 acres.
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