One of the most beautiful urban parks in the world is in the City of St. Louis.
The City of St. Louis owns Forest Park. Our nonprofit conservancy, Forest Park Forever, partners with the City to restore, maintain and sustain this beloved green
space.
Forest Park truly offers something for everyone, and it’s free.
The 1,300-acre urban habitat encompass woodlands and waterways, recreational areas, prairies, over 30 miles of paths and trails, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Forest Park attracts over 15.5 million visits each year. It hosts various popular festivals and community events and is home to world-class institutions. We have many more facts about Forest Park.
Visitor & Education Center
The Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center is where families and community organizations meet. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff operate the Visitor Services Information Desk from the Visitor Center’s main floor. We welcome your Forest Park questions!
Cultural Institutions
Forest Park is 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. This page contains Key Contacts for Forest Park’s Cultural Institutions, athletic fields, sport courts, recreational facilities and more.
Rentals: Buildings, Rooms & Spaces
There are many rental opportunities in Forest Park, including indoor and outdoor, covered and uncovered spaces. If you don’t find what 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 is located inside the Visitor 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.
