One of the most beautiful urban parks in the world — and one of the greatest civic treasures of St. Louis.
Forest Park is owned by the City of St. Louis and operated in partnership with Forest Park Forever, our nonprofit conservancy.
The 1,300-acre green space encompass woodlands and waterways, recreational areas, dual pathways, prairies and awe-inspiring landscapes. The Park attracts over 15.5 million visits each year. It hosts various popular festivals and community events, and is home to world-class institutions. Here are more facts about Forest Park.
Forest Park truly offers something for everyone, and it’s free.
Visitor Center & Cultural Institutions
Friendly and knowledgeable staff operate the Information Desk, welcoming Park visitors and answering questions from the main floor of the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park
This page contains Key Contacts for the Cultural Institutions in Forest Park and more.
Rentals: Buildings, Rooms & Spaces
There are many rental opportunities in Forest Park. If you don’t find the space you are looking for on this Rentals page of our website, our friends at the City’s Parks Department are the people to call: 314.289.5300.
Rules, Safety & Security
Forest Park Forever works closely with the City of St. Louis’ Parks Department, Police Department, Park Rangers and the security staff at each cultural institution to keep Forest Park safe.
City of St. Louis Park Rangers headquarters is in Forest Park. As part of ongoing operations, City of St. Louis Police officers and Park Rangers actively patrol Forest Park daily.
Dining
Forest Perk Café in the Visitor's Center: 314.961.7588 x275
The Boathouse Restaurant: 314.722.0818 | boathousestl.com
Keagan's Restaurant at The Highlands: 314.531.7773 | highlandsgolfandtennis.com/keagans-restaurant
Missouri History Museum Dining: The Key Bistro and Key Bistro Express are currently closed
Ruthie’s Bar & Grill at the Probstein Golf Course: 314.367.1337 x234 | forestparkgc.com/ruthies-bar-grill
Saint Louis Art Museum Dining: 314.655.5490 | www.slam.org/dining
Snowflake Café in Steinberg Ice Skating Rink is closed: Steinberg Rink is being restored | construction update website
St. Louis Zoo Dining: 314.781.0900 | website
Statues & Monuments
In August 2014, Forest Park Forever published Forest Park Statues & Monuments, a 48-page booklet and companion microsite exploring the histories of 20+ pieces here in the Park.
Thanks to the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation and Trio Foundation of Saint Louis for their generous funding of this project.
