Forest Park
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St Louis
"Love forest park, art hill, zoo, history and art musem"(5 Tips)
"Free Zoo, plenty of trails for biking, running or walking, golf."(4 Tips)
"There is an Art Museum, Zoo, Jewel Box and Boat House Restaurant."(4 Tips)
"Free zoo, free art museum, and free history museum."(12 Tips)
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Krazy For PetsApril 2, 2012Best place for dogs to run around, no matter if you want flat land, hills or a lake for your dog. Just bring a drinking water when you and your dog get tired or hit the Boat House for good food.
An absolute gem of St. Louis. Stunning park that is larger than Central Park. Safe area to jog, bike, enjoy a picnic, stroll the lovely grounds. The nicest park I have ever been to.
I love this place. So nice to go out and check a park that is full of activities. Free Museums and Zoo. Not every city has that. We are privileged to have a park even bigger than Central Park! Love it
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The Ritz-CarltonMarch 25, 2016For fair weather days, picnics in the park are recommended. Here at Forest Park, find secret picnic spots at the zoo – or enjoy your picnic at the Jewel Box, Planetarium, Art Museumor History Museum.- GNovember 12, 2023This park is bigger than the Central Park. Must visit in spring or fall. There is an Art Museum, Zoo, Jewel Box and Boat House Restaurant. Perfect for walking, riding a scooter, yoga, pedal boating.
- Karen>ArchCityHomesOctober 22, 2011If you are looking for something new to do at Forest Park, try exploring the corner near Kingshighway and Lindell. These paths are perfect for a peaceful stroll or a little fishing far from crowds.
Lauren ChristensenNovember 26, 2014Forest Park has just about everything you could want in a park. Complete with a golf course, zoo, tennis courts, art museum, and running trails, its one of the best assets of Saint Louis.- Benjamin BlackJanuary 23, 2018Everything here is awesome. Free zoo, free art museum, and free history museum. Tennis courts, golf course, bike path. I can really keep going...
Cory BennettJuly 6, 2018My favorite park in St. Louis. A little something for everyone with the museums, Zoo, athletic fields, trails, golf course, and more.
Moonrise HotelJune 18, 2012In 1904, Forest Park was not only home to the World’s Fair, but the Summer Olympic Games too! Over 650 athletes from 12 countries competed for the gold. For more insider tips, follow @MoonriseHotel. Read more
Amy CummingsJuly 6, 2018The Central Park of St. Louis. If the zoo isn’t part of your visit, you’re missing out!- Taylor WohrleyAugust 5, 2013Walking the dog, wandering around, just a beautiful area. Awesome for weddings too. Lots of green, fountains, and paths for biking and anything else you can imagine!
Samir LJanuary 22, 2019An amazing place for your next profile photo and for learning adventures. So many museums and attractions, and solid running / biking trails!
Zach HedrickSeptember 20, 2015Forest Park has so much to offer. It's a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Parking is definitely an issue on the weekends!
Natasha MaytonDecember 28, 2015Beautiful park with lots to see. Was here for a race with the St. Louis Track Club. Lovely rolling hills and architecture.
Caroline SchulweisApril 19, 2015This park is gigantic and gorgeous. Has a free art museum, running paths, golf, ice skating, a zoo, and much more!- What’s not to like here? Free Zoo, plenty of trails for biking, running or walking, golf. I love this place
Sarah BoudreauJune 22, 2017Everyone takes their wedding and prom pictures here, so if you're looking to do something original you might try Tower Grove park.
Jon DarveauMarch 20, 2017Fantastic urban park, you can easily forget you are in a dense metropolitan area. Real gem!
Roberto Bruder AguiarOctober 21, 2016Beautiful area, beautiful walk. Some house around were built for the 1904 Olympic Games. 12km walk on a gorgeous morning.
Khrystal K. DavisMarch 12, 2016Forest park is one of our favorite places. It's much larger than Central Park. Don't miss the hot air balloon festival & Shakespeare festival.
Chad HembreeJanuary 10, 2017A great low cost place to take your family on vacation. Art museum and zoo are wonderful.
Love a full day here with the science center, the zoo and the art museum with lunch or dinner at the Boat House on the deck of course!!
Peter MartinSeptember 15, 2014Catch a show at the Muny, learn something at the Science Center, sled down Art Hill, or just take a lap on the trail.
One of the best running trails in the city perimeter is just over 6 miles.
REDBOOKDecember 2, 2010This park has an amazing zoo, several museums, an ice skating rink, golf course, tennis courts, boat house and (our favorite) a very popular sledding hill.
Take a run, walk or ride through the park on the miles and miles of paths.- Mansion HouseMay 17, 2013This is the most beautiful park anywhere in St. Louis!!!! Great for picnics and romantic walks.
Debbie YeeMarch 28, 2016Avoid paying for parking by parking on the streets outside the museums and zoo!
Emily MitchellJuly 13, 2013Beautiful scenery and great sites to visit! A must-do for visitors to Saint Louis!- drew tarvinAugust 4, 2015A nice place for a walk and sticking your feet in the fountain when it's hot.
- I love this park! It's one of the most beautiful in the USA as far as I am concerned.
Shakespeare Festival St. LouisMarch 13, 2011We call this beautiful park home, come see a professionally produced Shakespeare play at our outdoor theatre near the Art Museum from May to June
- Love forest park, art hill, zoo, history and art musem
American Planning AssociationOctober 17, 2013Forest Park - A 2013 "Great Place in America: Public Space" by the American Planning Association
MC McDiddypantsAugust 31, 2011Check out Art Hill, the Art Museum, the Muny, the Jewel Box, and the Zoo for starters.
Dianne CartyJanuary 24, 2017fabulous place to spend a few min to few hrs in, especially on a nice day
bella kitzelmanMarch 24, 2012fun to run good to bring your dog and for picnics bring kites also and paddle boating
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- 9.2
"The whole running path loop is 6 miles- great for running and biking."
Debbie Yee - 9.4
"Before the stl symphony begins season they give a free concert at art hill. Make sure to come early to get a good seat. Yummy food trucks."
Denise White 
"What's not to like about a day in Forest Park at the Grand Basin? It's got great views, peace, tranquility and sometimes people watching or just relaxing reading a book can calm any mood"
James Robertson
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"Great standing memorial beautiful architecture, What I did see was beautifully laid out, even sculptures incorporating water, rock even metal and the landscape itself."
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"Great for a walk, a picnic or Food Truck Friday!"
Kassandra Hayes - 7.7
"Wifi signal is strongest the closer you sit to the cafe. You can even get a signal on the south patio... on nice days try sitting outside under an umbrella & enjoy the park."
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- 9.4
"We discover something new and exciting each time we come! We really enjoyed feeding the stingrays!"
Maggie Cozad - 8.8
"Love this place. Went during summer of 2012 to see dream girls and it was amazing. We were sitting about 13 rows back and it was perfect. Can get uncomfortable if its too hot. The huge fans help"
Brock Gregory - 9.0
"Always wonderful exhibits and knowledgeable volunteer staff!"
Kelly Blick
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