There is so much to do in the park, but beside the attractions the grounds are beautiful. Cant wait for the spring when all of the flowers will be in bloom!
Huge park with plenty to do FOR FREE...the zoo, science center, and museums..bike trails, In the summer its just down right beautiful and full of life..
This is a beautiful park in downtown St Louis, MO. There is the science center, museum, butterfly house etc and plenty of room to ride bikes, jog, lay on blanket, pick nick or anything you desire. Never eaten at the restaurant on the lake but have heard good things from friends.
Forest Park has it all. The zoo, the botanical gardens, the science museum, an arboretum, lots of wide open spaces to picnic and fly a kite. There is an amphitheater for concerts. Parking is ample but you have to know how and where to park. There are shuttles for all the events held there. We have been to Forest Park for all of the above. The science museum is fantastic as well as the zoo. Very relaxing green space in the heart of St Louis.
Forest Park is a wonderful park very well kept with many, many sights for all types. You can see bikers, skateboarders, young, old, museum goers and just those that want a historical spot to mosey around in. I love the outdoor stage at the Muny to watch shows under the stars
This is a living breathing park and vibrant neighborhood. It is the heart of the city and very obviously appreciated and used by the locals. More cities in America should have areas like this.
When there's a snow fall head to where the locals go for tons of sledding fun. In front of the Art Museum there is a great wide hill that's superb for sledding. There are hay bales at the button to stop you so no chance of going into the frozen lake. Everyone is usually pretty attentive to watch for uncontrolled sledders coming down. Parking can be challenging but there are a couple of free lots at the top of the hill and tons of other parking nearby. Bring a flask of hot chocolate and snacks so you can stay longer. Usually someone also builds a fire so think about making s'mores.
tried to find the missouri history museum on a sat. morning. very few signs and difficult to navigate the park if not familiar. Finally found museum . Even the people working there said the park didn't have enough signs.Went to the Louisiana Purchase Exhibit and found it to be very interesting . A security guard (glen) was so nice and very informative about the exhibit. He knew history like the back of his hand and was great to chat with. He should be conducting tours. City needs to step up and make places easier to find, this includes the rest St. Louis. Sign system around town is awful
The park offeres a wide space for runners, walkers, bikers. Surrounded by beautiful landscape, there is a lot to do at the park. If you are an artist or photographer this is the place for you. My kids enjoyed walking through the park but if your kids are younger than 8... I would suggest a stroller. Also, the trolleys run after Memorial Day so lots of walking
So much to see and do, so little time! Forest Park was the site of the 1904 World's Fair! Many of the structures are still there and are magnificent! World Class St. Louis Zoo, Theater, Art Museum, Science Center, golf course, running, bike paths, snow sledding hills, fountains, small lakes all compete for your attention. Simply a marvelous, multipurpose piece of property, west of the Arch. One of my favorite places to go by myself or take the grand kids! A must whether you have a few hours or several days!