Forever Our Park: Support Tornado Recovery
Help us restore Forest Park and replant thousands of trees lost in the May 16 tornado. Make a one-time donation to support tornado recovery below.
Or become a member of Forest Park Forever and support the Park’s ongoing care and maintenance.
Forest Park is still our favorite place to play, relax and connect. Today and forever.
Tornadoes devastated the St. Louis region on May 16, 2025. In Forest Park, the west and north ends were most significantly affected, and over 5,000 trees were impacted.
Work and tornado recovery in Forest Park happened immediately and it continues. For the most part, paths and trails are cleared. Repairs will be expensive and replacing a decades-old tree canopy is a multi-year project, at least. Restoration will take years and all of us working together.
Facts About Forest Park Forever
Raising funds to cover more than half Forest Park’s annual maintenance needs
Restoring Missouri forest habitats and 190+ acres of Nature Reserve
Beautifying and maintaining iconic spots like Art Hill and Emerson Grand Basin, the Jewel Box, the Boathouse and more
Partnering with the City to efficiently maintain the Park’s assets, infrastructure, landscapes and recreational amenities
Actively managing 16,000+ trees
Facts About Forest Park
1,300+ acres
47,000+ trees
15.5+ million annual visits
3 playgrounds (not including a 17-acre Nature Playscape)
Home to five major cultural institutions: the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Science Center, the Missouri History Museum, The Muny and the Saint Louis Zoo
