About Forest Park Forever
Founded in 1986, Forest Park Forever is a private nonprofit conservancy that partners with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park as one of America's great urban public parks for a diverse community of visitors to enjoy, now and forever.
Forest Park Forever leads the fundraising for projects called for in the Forest Park Master Plan. Our experts deliver seasonal experiences and educational opportunities to kids and adults. And our team manages capital projects that benefit the whole community, like restoring Emerson Grand Basin, creating the 17-acre Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape (featured in the video below) and the Nicholas J. Booker Basketball Courts.
Although our nonprofit partners with the City's Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry to sustain Forest Park, we're not part of the region's Zoo Museum Tax District. Restoring landmark destinations in Forest Park, along with the seasonal care of this beloved urban greenspace, depends on private donations from our community.
Become a member to help us maintain this remarkable resource for future generations!
Facts & Resources
Founded: 1986
Office headquarters is inside the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center
Conservation - our Land Management team works throughout the 1,300-acre urban habitat
Our nonprofit conservancy’s events in Forest Park
Interactive map of Forest Park
President Lesley S. Hoffarth, P.E. and our leadership team
Our Staff of 50+
Open jobs
Forest Park is for everyone!
Forest Park was dedicated on June 24, 1876, coinciding with the centenary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Our nonprofit conservancy upholds that vision today. The 1,300-acre park encompass woodlands and waterways, recreational areas, dual pathways, prairies and awe-inspiring landscapes. Forest Park is also home to world-class institutions that challenge the mind and various popular festivals and events set in the background of St. Louis City’s urban oasis.