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Plan Your Visit
The Grounds at The Glade
The Glade is 22 acres of eastern Forest Park surrounding historic Steinberg Rink. The Grounds at The Glade, including the east hillside with accessible path from Kingshighway, Farr Family Lawn Terrace, Crawford Taylor Foundation Fountains, Clever Little Girl Community Lawn and Emerson Green, are open during regular Forest Park hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Pavilion at The Glade
The Pavilion at The Glade is a free and publicly available indoor–outdoor community gathering space. It’s where you can take in the views of eastern Forest Park from the Taylor Family Terrace, grab a quick bite at The Berg, relax in the community living room, host a meeting or event, lace up your skates in the Kemper Family Commons before hitting Steinberg Rink, and so much more.
Opening Dates and welcome weekend
Monday, November 30 | 5–10 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1 | 3–10 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2 | 3–10 p.m.
Thursday, December 3 | 3–10 p.m.
Friday, December 4 | 1–11 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 | 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday, December 6 | 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
Steinberg Rink
Skating hours on Opening Dates and during Welcome Weekend
Monday, November 30 | 6–10 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1 | 4–10 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2 | 4–10 p.m.
Thursday, December 3 | 4–10 p.m.
Friday, December 4 | 2–11 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 | 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday, December 6 | 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Getting Here
Parking
The Glade and Steinberg Rink are located at 400 Jefferson Drive in Forest Park. Parking is free and open to the public. The parking lot has 135 spaces, four of which have EV charging connections. Free three-hour street parking is also available on the west side of The Glade on Faulkner Drive.
Biking
Bike racks are available at the northeast, southwest and southeast entrances to the Rink and Pavilion.
Taking Transit
The Central West End MetroLink station serves Red Line and Blue Line MetroLink trains and is 0.5 miles from the Glade.
The 59 Oakland bus route serves the Central West End Transit Center and stops nearby on Oakland Avenue. The Oakland @ St. Louis Science Center bus stops are 0.7 miles from The Glade via the Forest Park Access pedestrian underpass).
Accessibility
The Pavilion has accessible entrances, restrooms and elevator, and assistance is available upon request.
Free Wi-Fi Access
Free public Wi-Fi is available in the Pavilion. Ask a staff member for assistance.
