Description
One of the most beautiful urban parks in the world is in the City of St. Louis. Forest Park was dedicated on June 24, 1876, coinciding with the centenary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
The 1,300-acre park encompass woodlands and waterways, recreational areas, dual pathways, prairies and awe-inspiring landscapes. Forest Park is also home to world-class institutions that challenge the mind, and various popular festivals and events set in St. Louis City’s urban habitat.
In their remarks, the Park's founders highlighted the vision that St. Louisans wanted a park that "the rich and poor, the merchant and mechanic, the professional man and the day laborer, each with his family and lunch basket, can come and enjoy his own ... all without stint or hindrance ... and there will be no notice put up to 'Keep off the grass.'"
The nonprofit conservancy Forest Park Forever upholds that vision today.
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Absent
Age
- Children (0-12)
- Youth (13-18)
- Adults (19-64)
- Seniors (65+)
- Youth (13-17)
- Young Adults (18-25)
- Adults (26-64)
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- Yes
Location(s) Served Notes
- St. Louis City
State
- Missouri
Other Accessibility Factors
Ways to Access Resource
- Transportation to Physical Location Required
Ways to Access Resource: Notes
- Must travel to St. Louis city
Cost
- Free
Cost: Notes
- Main park is free. Attraction costs will vary.
Accessible to Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices Notes
- Main park requires a lot of walking with some flat, accessible trails. Attraction accessibility will vary
Outside Food & Drink Permitted Notes
- Free to picnic outside. Food permissions for attractions will vary.
Bathrooms Available Notes
- Park bathrooms are spread out across park. Some attractions have free restrooms.
Vaping Permitted
- Vaping permitted in designated area
Vaping Permitted Notes
- Vaping allowed outside. Many attractions will not allow you to vape indoors
Cigarette Smoking Permitted
- Cigarette smoking permitted in designated area
Cigarette Smoking Permitted Notes
- Smoking allowed outside. Many attractions will not allow you to smoke indoors.
Alcohol Permitted
- Alcohol permitted in designated area
Alcohol Permitted Notes
- Drinking allowed outside. Many attractions will not allow you to drink alcoholic beverages indoors.