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Forest Park, which is owned and operated by the City of St. Louis, is considered one of the nation’s greatest urban public parks. The Park’s 1,300 acres feature beautiful landscapes sprinkled with forests, ecosystems, nature reserves, lakes and streams, as well as five of the region’s major cultural institutions and endless opportunities ...
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Owned and operated by the city of St. Louis, Forest Park is one of 110 city parks under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry. Forest Park, officially opened to the public on June 24, 1876, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
Forest Park is a public park in western St. Louis, Missouri. It is a prominent civic center and covers 1,326 acres (5.37 km 2 ). [1] Opened in 1876, more than a decade after its proposal, the park has hosted several significant events, including the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 and the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Forest Park Forever is a private nonprofit conservancy that partners with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park. Supported by our generous members, donors and volunteers, we ensure that Forest Park is beautiful and welcoming — now and forever.
You’re never too old to play in the dirt. At the 17-acre Nature Playscape in Forest Park, visitors of all ages can connect with nature and engage their senses as they explore nine distinct areas, including sandy spaces, rocky boulders, willow tunnels, stump steppers, water pumps and more.
Did you know that Forest Park in St. Louis is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City? Home to world-class attractions – most of which are also free! – it’s considered one of the best urban parks in the country.
Overview and amenities for Forest Park. Jewel Box and Reflecting Pool by City of St. Louis. Forest Park was dedicated on June 24, 1876, coinciding with the centenary of the United States Declaration of Independence. It played host to the 1904 World's Fair.
