Forest Park Forever, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo, City of St. Louis, Metro and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced that the Forest Park Trolley will return to Forest Park on April 16 giving individuals visiting Forest Park a convenient method of navigating the Park, in addition to assisting to alleviate Park congestion.

The Traffic Relief Route will also be returning this season. It will be implemented by the Park Rangers on days when traffic congestion is heavy at the Hampton entrance. This effort is done in coordination with MoDOT as a means to mitigate backups and closures on the interstate at Hampton. Similar to last year on heavy traffic days, drivers from Hampton will make a circular path through the park, past many parking lots at The Muny, Visitor Center, along Government Drive, and past both Saint Louis Zoo lots.

Relief Route hours and timing:
Will be implemented as needed on heavy traffic days by the Park Rangers starting April 16 (please refer to the Traffic Relief Route map)

Forest Park Trolley General Information:

• It will connect all park attractions, as well as the Forest Park/DeBaliviere MetroLink Station.
• Adult Trolley fares are $2 per adult. Children 5-12, seniors and disabled passengers ride for $1.
• A valid Metro Reduced Fare permit is required for the Senior and Disabled discount.
• Kids four and under ride free.
• Two convenient Park N’ Ride options are available for visitors:  the Twin Parking Lots across from the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center and the Upper Muny Parking Lot.
• From these lots visitors can hop aboard the Forest Park Trolley for a lift to their desired attraction.

Forest Park Trolley hours and timing:

• 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, April 1 through October 31
• Extended Summer hours, 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (Saturday, May 26th – Monday, September 3rd)
• During Friday, Saturday & Sunday trolley operating hours, the Hampton 90 bus will re-route outside the Park.  This will improve the on-time performance of the Hampton 90 and reduce the number of buses in Forest Park.

Forest Park Trolley Rider Tips:

• Fare is purchased on-board the Trolley, exact change required (paper or coin).  Each Trolley ticket allows unlimited on & off privileges for the day the fare is purchased
• Metro Day, Weekly & Monthly Passes are acceptable fares for the Forest Park Trolley.  Day passes are available at Metro Ticket Machines located on MetroLink platforms
• Trolley Head Signs – buses coming from the Forest Park/DeBaliviere MetroLink station are identified as Southbound – To Science Center.  Buses heading toward MetroLink are identified as Northbound – To Forest Park MetroLink Station.
• The Forest Park Trolley is fully accessible

Information on Obtaining Senior Reduced Fare Permits
Seniors (age 65 and older) and the disabled can ride MetroBus and MetroLink at a reduced rate. Qualifying individuals must complete the following:

• Apply in person at the MetroRide Store  - 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO 63101 - or at one of Metro’s mobile registration events.  MetroRide Store hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Show a government issued picture identification card verifying age (age 65 and older)
• Acceptable forms of identification include a state vehicle driver’s license, state ID, passport or alien registration card.

Forest Park Trolley Contacts:

Forest Park Forever:
Jasmine D. Evans, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
jevans@forestparkforever.org / 314.561.3290

Anne L. Grossmann, Volunteer & Community Relations Manager
agrossmann@forestparkforever.org / 314.561.3286

David Lenczycki, PE. Project Engineer
dlenczycki@forestparkforever.org / 314.561.3444

Metro:
Dianne Williams, Metro Director of Communications
dhwilliams@metrostlouis.org

Traffic Relief Plan Map and Trolley Route.
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Download images of the new Metro Forest Park Trolley.
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Full press release on the announcement.
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