Reserve a Wagon for Urban Hayrides in Forest Park

The City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry offers hayrides in Forest Park on Friday and Saturday nights on fall weekends.

Reservations are for one entire wagon, NOT a space on a wagon. You cannot walk up and rent a space on the wagon.

Tractors pull the wagons, leaving from Faulkner and Wells Drive and take approximately 45 minutes. A 30 minute bonfire is included after the hayride.

You can bring items to roast at the bonfire. Only food and drink such as hot dogs, marshmallows, and cocoa are allowed at the bonfire. NO ALCOHOL ON THE HAYRIDE WAGON.

This is a popular activity, so consider signing up early. Registration begins in early August.

Reservations are required for Hayrides. All reservations must be made in person.

Remember that you are reserving the entire wagon, not a seat on the wagon. You will be asked to pay the wagon fee.

Step 1: Choose a date

• Fridays and Saturdays, October 6 to November 18. No hayrides on Veterans Day weekend (November 10 and 11).

Step 2: Choose a time

• 7:00, 7:05, 8:00, 8:05

Step 3: Participants on Wagon- Maximum of 20 persons

• Babies, children, pets, etc. count as 1 person, even if you are holding them or placing them on your lap.

To keep in mind:

• There are no refunds.
• Dates are not transferable.
• Hayrides go on rain or shine.

Please visit the St Louis City Parks Division in person to make your reservation. Bring your payment with you.

Our office is located at:

5600 Clayton Avenue in Forest Park
St Louis, Missouri 63110

Permit office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 4pm, closed between 1pm and 2pm.

The fee is $200 for one hayride wagon, with a maximum of 20 people per wagon.

Payment methods

• personal check
• money order

Check or money order must be made payable to City of St Louis. The Parks Department does not accept online / electronic payments.

• confirmation from the Parks Department Permit Section
• Instructions about the event and where it starts
• a map showing where to park

• Browse St. Louis City Parks and learn more about city parks, amenities, and events
• Fall in St. Louis provides links to other Fall related activities.