The Forest Park Boat House and Post-Dispatch Lake have undergone major renovations thanks to a gift from the Jack Taylor family. The Boathouse offers new amenities including heating and air conditioning to allow for year-round use, expanded restrooms and a full restaurant kitchen. Dogs are welcome — bowls of water and dog biscuits are available upon request. Row boats and pedal boats each seat up to four people. Visitors can enjoy live music on selected weekends. For more information, call 367-2224 or go to www.boathouseforestpark.com.

Information about facility rental is available at www.cateringstlouis.com.

The Lindell Pavilion was built in 1892 as a shelter for streetcar passengers, and was remodeled in 1914 for use by golf and tennis players. A 1925 fire destroyed most of the original building, leaving only the clock tower, which was incorporated in the replacement structure. Formerly known as the Field House, the Lindell Pavilion has been renovated and is now called the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center. The Visitor and Education Center features the Forest Perk Café and facilities for meetings, the Trolley Room for banquets, weddings and other special events, as well as classrooms for use by schools. Home for Forest Park Forever, the facility also houses a satellite office for OASIS St. Louis and the Missouri Department of Conservation, and serves as a major trailhead for the recreational path with restrooms, showers and locker facilities. Visitor information is provided by volunteers from the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission. For rental information, call 314-961-7588, ext. 221, or go to www.cateringstlouis.com. Locker rental contracts are also available online or by calling 367-7275.
Daily Locker Privileges -- $75 Annual Contract
Your Own Locker -- $250 Annual Contract

Giant turtles lurking in Forest Park? Yes - and you can climb, crawl, and hang on them! Turtle Park, located across Highway 40 at Tamm and Oakland Avenues (within walking distance of the Zoo), has eight turtle sculptures, the largest measuring 40 feet from toe to tail. Created by artist Bob Cassilly in 1996, the playground is a gift of Sonya "Sunny" Glassberg, Forest Park Forever Board Member. To see photos and learn more about Turtle Park, go to: http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/turtle.html

The World's Fair Pavilion was built in 1909 as a shelter and refreshment stand for the benefit of the public, and was a gift to the City from the World's Fair Board of Directors. Located on the top of Government Hill, it offers some of the most beautiful views in Forest Park. It is often used as the site for parties, weddings, family reunions and other special events. Call 314-289-5300 for information about use permits and fees or for photos and details, go to: http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/pavilion.html

A Playground may be found adjacent to the Richard C. Hudlin Tennis Courts in front of Barnes Hospital (follow Clayton Avenue under Kingshighway). Another playground, "Science Park," is located on the north east side of the Planetarium. Coming soon - a children's playground at the Visitor and Education Center.

Shelters and facilities for picnics and other events are located throughout the park, and make a great central location for gatherings. Call the Parks Department at 314-289-5300 for permit information and availability.

The Cabanne House was built in 1876 as the Parkkeeper's house. The St. Louis Ambassadors, a civic organization that recently restored the house, is located there. The elegant Second Empire-style house and its grounds can be rented for parties and meetings by calling 314-454-1488.