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Forest Park
Overview and amenities for Forest Park
NOTICE: After the May 16, 2025 tornado, the City is asking residents to steer clear of Forest Park while crews work to repair damage in the area. Thank you.
Forest Park, officially opened to the public on June 24, 1876, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. At around 1,300 acres, it is bigger than Central Park in New York.
Forest Park offers something for everyone — amazing destinations and institutions that challenge the mind, a Dual Path system that invites both leisurely walks and intense workouts, quiet places to picnic and read, and a variety of popular festivals and events — all set in a city oasis, a place to escape it all.
- The archived History of Forest Park provides background on the creation of the park, the World's Fair and the history of the buildings in the park.
- The Institutions in Forest Park include the boathouse, museums, golf courses, tennis courts, and other amenities.
- The Forest Park Advisory Board reviews Park improvement projects and monitors compliance with the Master Plan for all major park projects.
- View the Forest Park Forever website for more information.
Ordinance Year: 1874
Size: 1370.00 acres
Park Type: City Park
Maintained By:
Parks Division
Related Neighborhoods
Central West End,
Forest Park Southeast,
Franz Park,
Hi Pointe,
Skinker DeBaliviere,
Wydown Skinker
Museums and Cultural Venues
- Jewel Box
- World's Fair Pavilion
- Friedrich Jahn Memorial
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest Markers
- Musicians Memorial and Fountain
- St. Louis Art Museum
- The Muny
Outdoor Attractions
- Fall Urban Hayrides in Forest Park
- Angel Fountain Lake
- Bowl Lake
- Deer Lake
- Fish Hatchery Lakes
- Grand Basin
- Jefferson Lake
- Murphy Lake
- Nathan Frank Lake
- Post Dispatch Lake
- Round Lake
- Jewish First American Settlement Commemorative Monument
- Apotheosis of St. Louis
- Edward Bates Statue
- Frank Blair Statue
- Joie De Vivre
- St. Francis of Assisi Statue
- Thomas Jefferson Statue
Sports Grounds
- Forest Park Archery Range
- Forest Park Handball Courts
- Forest Park Raquetball Courts
- Forest Park Raquetball Courts
- Forest Park Rugby Fields
- Forest Park Trails
- Forest Park Soccer Fields
- Fields 1SB, 2SB, 3SB, 4SB
- Forest Park Tennis Courts
- Sand Volleyball Courts at Steinberg
Sports and Recreation Facilities
- Picnic Pavilion #11
- Picnic Pavilion #2
- Picnic Pavilion #5
- Picnic Pavilion #6
- Picnic Pavilion #7
- Picnic Pavilion #8
- Picnic Ground #10
- Picnic Ground #13
- Picnic Ground #14
- Picnic Ground #3
- Picnic Ground #4
- Picnic Ground #8A
- Picnic Ground #9
- Forest Park Playgrounds
- Steinberg Ice Skating Rink
- Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center
Park and Amenities Map
Photos
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