Don't Miss These Epic Picnic Spots in Forest Park

April 23 is National Picnic Day! We are celebrating by teaming up with our friends at the Muny on social media to show you some of our favorite spots to picnic in Forest Park (follow along using #ForestParkForever or #MyMuny). A few pro tips before we show you the spots:

What are you waiting for? Get those baskets ready!

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ART HILL In 2018, Art Hill was included in Buzzfeed’s “Best Place to Take Instagram Pictures in Each State.” With an iconic view of the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Apothesis of St. Louis statue, who would disagree?

ART HILL

In 2018, Art Hill was included in Buzzfeed’s “Best Place to Take Instagram Pictures in Each State.”

With an iconic view of the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Apothesis of St. Louis statue, who would disagree?

MOONLIGHT PICNIC ON POST-DISPATCH LAKE Don’t worry about packing a picnic because the Boathouse Paddle Co. has you covered with their Moonlight Picnics on the Lake. On Thursdays starting May 2 until September 26 enjoy a two-hour picnic dinner

MOONLIGHT PICNIC ON POST-DISPATCH LAKE

Don’t worry about packing a picnic because the Boathouse Paddle Co. has you covered with their Moonlight Picnics on the Lake. On Thursdays starting May 2 until September 26 enjoy a two-hour picnic dinner on a paddle boat at sunset in Forest Park. Price includes paddle boat rental, dinner, and drinks for two. Learn more.

GOVERNMENT HILL In the shadow of the World’s Fair Pavilion, sit on a historic hill with the artful, accessible landscape. The plantings you see looking down from the top are different from the ones you see looking up the hill.

GOVERNMENT HILL

In the shadow of the World’s Fair Pavilion, sit on a historic hill with the artful, accessible landscape. The plantings you see looking down from the top are different from the ones you see looking up the hill.

PAGODA CIRCLE Sit on one of the many benches in Pagoda Circle or spread a picnic blanket out before seeing a show at The Muny. The 101st season starts on June 10!

PAGODA CIRCLE

Sit on one of the many benches in Pagoda Circle or spread a picnic blanket out before seeing a show at The Muny. The 101st season starts on June 10!

ROUND LAKE Looking for a more quiet spot for a picnic? Round Lake is located in the northeast area of the Park. The historic fountain, installed in 1916, is the perfect background noise for reading or meditating.

ROUND LAKE

Looking for a more quiet spot for a picnic? Round Lake is located in the northeast area of the Park. The historic fountain, installed in 1916, is the perfect background noise for reading or meditating.

COUNCIL CIRCLE Located in the Deer Lake Savannah next to the waterway, Council Circle has enough space for lots of people for a picnic. Plus, you don’t have to worry about bringing a blanket or chairs!

COUNCIL CIRCLE

Located in the Deer Lake Savannah next to the waterway, Council Circle has enough space for lots of people for a picnic. Plus, you don’t have to worry about bringing a blanket or chairs!

SEVEN POOLS Set up a surprise picnic for your loved one next to Seven Pools across from Jefferson Lake and next to Bowl Lake. This area is a part of the Forest Park East Waterways improvement project. Learn more about the project here .

SEVEN POOLS

Set up a surprise picnic for your loved one next to Seven Pools across from Jefferson Lake and next to Bowl Lake. This area is a part of the Forest Park East Waterways improvement project. Learn more about the project here.

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