Forest Park

Category: City park

Address: 5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

Jip Patru

Oct 10, 2022

Surprised how clean it is… Beautiful

Timothy Dorcas

Oct 9, 2022

I love this place! Lots of things to do. Fantastic visuals. The best hamburgers in the city are served at the Boathouse. We have a world class zoo. We take the dogs there every weekend and we are constantly finding new trails. We also take our escooters there which is also fun. One of the cool places in St. Louis to check out. And it's FREE!

Terry Hoppmann

Oct 9, 2022

Beautiful, larger and varied park. A .use see

Linda Merck

Oct 9, 2022

Nice place to take a walk.

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Questions & Answers

Does this park have public grills?

Justin M | Oct 10, 2017
Midwest Coin Collecting | Oct 10, 2017

Yes, the park is huge too!

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Does the park Allow Pets?

Nicole Toliver | Oct 10, 2019
Paul Ruffolo | Oct 10, 2019

I saw a bunch of pets when I used to walk there so I believe it's okay! As long as the pet is leashed I'm sure :)

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Does forest park have otters, my friend told me they saw some there

nate hayner | Oct 10, 2018
Becky Allhands (Material Whimsey) | Oct 10, 2018

The free zoo in Forest Park has ortters but I'd be very surprised if they were just roaming park at will 😀

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Is Forest park free?

Earl Newton | Oct 9, 2021
Kevin Colenburg | Oct 9, 2021

Yes

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Are hammocks allowed?

Mel Jameson | Oct 10, 2018
El Phillips | Oct 10, 2018

Yes, in some areas, but the trees have to be a certain size, and you can't stay overnight.

Is there free parking provided?

Khaldoon Dhou | Oct 10, 2018
Neal Kendrick | Oct 10, 2018

No. $15.

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Can you have a small wedding at The cascade Waterfall

Erika Dorsey | Aug 10, 2022
Dominique Nash | Aug 10, 2022

You will need to reserve it through the parks workshop

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how much is it

Natalie Knutson | Mar 13, 2022
Matt Higgins | Mar 13, 2022

The Zoo, Art Museum, and History Museum are free, although all 3 have paid attractions in them Of course, the Muny Opera costs although there are free seats here too. The Paddleboats cost per hour. The Climatron costs but the Planetarium is free unless you cross the bridge and enter The Science Center. Entry to the park itself is free. There is also Stienberg Skating Rink.

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Can youride bimes

Melissa Thompson | Oct 9, 2021
Kris Tracy | Oct 9, 2021

Can I rent a bike at Forest Park?

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Is the st. Louis Zoo across the street

Sheila Adams | Oct 10, 2019
Kris Byers | Oct 10, 2019

It's in Forest Park

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Does it cost anything to have a wedding here???

Sammie Johnson | Oct 10, 2019
Fanta Cooper | Oct 10, 2019

Yes. You have to call the park and reserve the area you want your wedding in if the date is available it books pretty fast

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Is there electric scooter rental at forest park?

Joseph Bartok | Oct 10, 2019
Brandon S | Oct 10, 2019

Yes. There are Segway tours and there are Lime Scooters. Lime scooters allow you to do your own exploring and can be taken anywhere in the city. Just download the Limebike app to locate them. Segways must remain in the Park.

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Does forest park have a basketball court

LifeWithJanna | Oct 10, 2018
Roy Perez | Oct 9, 2020

No there is not any thing there to play basketball.

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Does the Pavilion have WiFi for media agents

The Newsletter05 | Oct 10, 2018
Earnest Smith | Oct 10, 2018

Yes it does

Is there places you can play in the water

Carol Culver | Oct 10, 2018
Donny Weber | Oct 10, 2018

Yes. There are fountains and shallow pools.

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Can you use outdoor space as a free wedding ceremony spot? Or do you have to pay and reserve everything? Are there any free parks for such thing here in st louis?

Kimberly White | Oct 10, 2018
Luke Bennett | Oct 10, 2018

I think you could do it for free if you contact the park prior to proceedings

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Are there goosbwalkong trails. Paved?

Becky Short | Oct 10, 2018
Rhonda Swagman | Oct 10, 2018

If the question is about 'good walking trails", yes, of course. You're in one the premier parks in the country, one that's larger than NY Central Park. There are walking trails, biking trails, nature trails.

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Is the soccer field free?

Salai Ritdawn | Oct 10, 2018
Sheila Fuller | Oct 10, 2018

Yes..

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Are there parking areas,? Easy to find a parking? Free?

Khaldoon Dhou | Oct 10, 2018
Megan Robertson | Oct 10, 2018

Yes, parking area and free parking.

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how was the park orenganatad or made

Karmyn Blue | Oct 10, 2018
Sylvia Vinson | Oct 10, 2018

I recall Forest Park has a rich history. I believe it use 2 b a large lake & the water was pumped out to make dry land. That's why it's so lush.

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How do i reserve a picnic ground at forest park

anthony Clemons | Oct 10, 2018
Larry Jordan | Oct 10, 2018

The main office is in the park, that's where you go

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What area of the park has public grills?? I've never seen any.

Carolyn Easley | Oct 10, 2018
Daniel Shown | Oct 10, 2018

There are grills in the official picnic areas in the Southwest corner of the park.

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Are there pull-up bars in the park?

Leslie Barrett | Oct 10, 2018
Jené Costello | Oct 10, 2018

I haven't seen any pull-up bars in the park, but I don't look for them.

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Does the park have free firewood?

Detra Poole | Oct 10, 2018
Andrew Hume | Oct 10, 2018

If you don't get caught cutting down a tree.

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Are there maps of thus Park?

Nicole Speaks | Oct 10, 2017
Jay Mumma | Oct 10, 2017

Yes, just do a Google search for Forest Park and you'll find all the info you need. Never underestimate the power of Google

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Can u camp here

Heather West | Oct 10, 2017
Midwest Coin Collecting | Oct 10, 2017

Nope

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Can I have a romantic picnic at forest park Without renting a space ?

Mell Williams | Sep 9, 2022
Cathie Weisenfels | Sep 9, 2022

Yes. Most things in Forest Park are free. They have pavilions, Art museum, Muny opera, lake and the St Louis Zoo.

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who had the memorial for connie rosenbaugh built in FP and why in that location?

anne moser | Jan 12, 2022
Clyde Ward | Jan 12, 2022

It's actually Rosenbaum. She lived in Central West End St Louis which is literally next to the Forest Park area.

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Is their water part for kods open

Latonia Jackson | Oct 9, 2021
Don Harris | Oct 9, 2021

The fountain is open.

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Does the covered picnic pavilions have outlets?

Breana Marble | Oct 9, 2021
Snake Farrar | Oct 9, 2021

Yes

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Can you bring your own personal grill to the park?

Monica Miller | Oct 9, 2021
Elizabeth Berthold | Oct 9, 2021

Yes but not needed

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Can I scatter cremated remains at Forest Park? If so, do I need a permit to do this?

John Harris | Oct 9, 2021
Kd Scott | Oct 9, 2021

Call the Park

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What cost money there and what’s free?

NrGy FazeQuantum | Oct 9, 2020
Sean McCague | Oct 9, 2020

Your Mom costs money but everything else is free.

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What times will the park be more quiet, preferably the bike paths?

Robby Swinford | Oct 9, 2020
john bilbrough | Oct 9, 2020

Early morning during the week

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Is the museum and other stuff open today

Alex S | Oct 9, 2020
Michelle Lynn Weber (Queen Bea) | Oct 9, 2020

no everything's temporarily closed

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Can you ride your own horse in Forest park?

jim linford | Oct 9, 2020
janki chalise | Oct 9, 2020

You cannot ride horse in forest park

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I saw what I feel sure was a wolf today in Forest Park. Are there known wolves in the park?

A Google User | Oct 9, 2020
Donner Rusk | Oct 9, 2020

Momo is back!

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I'm planning an elopment ceremony for a Friday in Late October. We want to chose a time with as little foot traffic as possible. What are busy/slow times for Forest Park at this time of year? Also how late into the season do the fountains remain on?

Abby Montgomery | Oct 9, 2020
Johnny Godwin | Oct 9, 2020

Early afternoon on a weekday would be the best option for the lowest amount of traffic! I'm sure you will be able to find a great spot that's out of the way somewhere in the park.

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Is a parking for a car?

Eduardo | Oct 9, 2020
Charile Adams | Oct 9, 2020

There is parking on most of the streets in Forest Park.

What is cost of admission

Allen Hammer | Oct 9, 2020
Chaney Jewell | Oct 9, 2020

The park is free! Also admission to all institutions within the park is free (the zoo, art museum, and history museum). You may still need to pay for some things (like a special exhibition at the art museum or play at the muny theater) but you can count on entry being free within the park.

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is there a disk golf course?

A Google User | Oct 9, 2020
jozy gil | Oct 9, 2020

There is not, but great idea.

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is it allowed to fly lanterns there?

Jumana Arjumand | Oct 10, 2019
Cathleen bucchino | Oct 10, 2019

no

Does the park cost money

Lola Johnson | Oct 10, 2019
Brotalian Can | Oct 10, 2019

The park is free as well as parking.

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what is the entrance fee to get into forest park

bina bastola | Oct 10, 2019
Cathie Cottrell | Oct 10, 2019

It is free. Parking is free along the street but they do have a pay parking lot close to the south gate.

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How many people are responsible for maintaining the grounds at Forest Park?

Glenn Rhodes | Oct 10, 2019
Linda Williams | Oct 10, 2019

The place is very nice. Clean, not crowded, and W/C accessible.

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where are the waterfalls located in Forest Park?

A Google User | Oct 10, 2019
Karen Raines | Oct 10, 2019

Um, hello, what about Flegell Cascades? And according to photos I've seen of the park, there are two others. Where are they?

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Can you fish

TINA ATOE | Oct 10, 2019
Sarah Beverly | Oct 10, 2019

As long as you have a stat license in approved ponds

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How much is for ticket

minaz Attawala | Oct 10, 2019
ebo annan | Oct 10, 2019

Entry for the Zoo and the other three Museums around are free

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Does forest park have a disc golf course?

Mike Biggs | Oct 10, 2019
Ronald Prebianca | Oct 10, 2019

No

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How do I rent a pavilion?

Jennifer Young | Oct 10, 2019
Paul Guerino | Oct 10, 2019

See https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/parks/parks/browse-parks/view-park.cfm?parkID=1&parkName=Forest%20Park&amenitySubTypeID=53

Can you overnight park here?

Melissa Maxheimer | Oct 10, 2019
Doug Chuka | Oct 10, 2019

Only if you don't want it.

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Can I ride a motor bike throughout the park?

Exe Jeremy | Oct 10, 2019
Al Hale | Oct 10, 2019

Yes, except for the sidewalls and bike paths..

Has anyone ever faced any kind of prank here?

Madhushree | Oct 10, 2018
Maryann Cochran | Oct 10, 2018

Nope

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Do u have to reserve the parj

india grant | Oct 10, 2018
pat grisham | Oct 10, 2018

For a quiet lunch during the week No. For an event or special occasion, I would reserve an area.

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is there a to have a party

Sabrina Brown Realtor | Oct 10, 2018
Chocolate Boy Wonder | Oct 10, 2018

If you already have food and things to prepare food you could near the pavilion.

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Can you bring your dog

Rachel Schalk | Oct 10, 2018
Grantimas maximas | Oct 10, 2018

Leash law is enforced but yes.

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Where is the bike path

Jeri Dietz | Oct 10, 2018
Mark Zimmerman | Oct 10, 2018

Throughout the park, but the primary loop is on the perimeter. You can see it easily from Skinker or Lindell.

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Do they have horses for rent at the park?

Gustavo Araiza | Oct 10, 2018
Lucas Cluney | Oct 10, 2018

Peak season (early summer to late fall) they might have horse and buggys to ride around in. Actual horses to ride yourself? Probably not, at least i havenot seen them.

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Will there be fireworks at the park today?

Darold Fowler | Oct 10, 2018
Ace Russell | Oct 10, 2018

No they not having any. They are downtown at the arch. Start at 9:35

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Do I need to reserve an electric wheelchair?

Linda Wood | Oct 10, 2018
Tina Harlan | Oct 10, 2018

Not sure. It's always best to call about those as policies change.

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What is there to see in the park.

Bernadette Rooker | Oct 10, 2018
Tiffany Maglio | Oct 10, 2018

Forest Park has the St. Louis Zoo (#1 free attraction) the Muny (an outdoor theater), the Butterfly House, the St. Louis Science center, museums and beautiful landscaping great for a picnic or bike ride.

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What all lakes can you fish?

Jason Minch | Oct 10, 2018
Mary Schmit | Oct 10, 2018

Jefferson Lake is it!

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Can u lay out and tan anywhere in the park? As long as u are adequately covered of course.

Adrian Gray | Oct 10, 2018
Carlos Zeisel | Oct 10, 2018

Yes in many places

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who do I contact to make reservations to reserve a pavilion in forest park?

James Dickerson | Oct 10, 2018
Robin Melton | Oct 10, 2018

contact forest park visitors center

Does this park have camping facilities

Sondra Stokes | Oct 10, 2018
Chris “Chunt” Hunt | Oct 10, 2018

No. Can't stay in the park overnight

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Does this park have a roller skating rink?

Garri B. B | Oct 10, 2018
Tom C | Oct 10, 2018

No, just an ice rink during the winter months. However, there is a paved trail around the park that one could skate on.

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Who do you talk to about renting out a space.

Timeka Collins | Oct 10, 2018
Nicholas Tibbetts | Oct 10, 2018

Department of parks and recreation.

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Do you have to pay to get in?

aishah azumane | Oct 10, 2018
Jake L | Oct 10, 2018

Forest Park is free. The Zoo, science center, art and history museums are all free admission. There are exhibits you can do that charge a small fee.

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can i fish here

Richard Vilcek | Oct 10, 2018
Ernie Newton | Oct 10, 2018

Yes, not everywhere, but some places.

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CAN THE PUBLIC USE BASEBALL FIELDS

WJL Properties | Oct 10, 2018
LA KESHA Dean (ASKKEE) | Oct 10, 2018

Yes but you may have to reserve them for a serious game. Otherwise if they're not being used just go for it

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is there a good space to feed birds on rhe pavement?

Christian Joseph | Oct 10, 2018
Ryan Thies | Oct 10, 2018

I agree... Give the Parks Dept a ring. They will know best...

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We have a winner!!! Thank you so much!! Color me grillin this summer 😀

Carolyn Easley | Oct 10, 2018
Kristy Grass | Oct 10, 2018

What was the question??

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I would like to know do u have to reserve a spot here for a family reunion?

Kenya Kuykendoll | Oct 10, 2018
Diane Aday | Oct 10, 2018

I think it depends on where you go, it is a massive park!

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Can wedding photoshoots be done in Forest Park?

Pamela Miller | Oct 10, 2018
Josef Laposa | Oct 10, 2018

Check with City of St. Louis Parks, Recreation & Forestry. The Jewel Box has been popular site for wedding photos (am retired City employee).

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Do you pay get in or by tickets

Shirley Hill | Oct 10, 2017
Jacklyn Guccione | Oct 10, 2017

Forest park is free to enter. Parkling lota have fees, but street parking it free.

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