Forest Park

Located adjacent to the medical center, Forest Park is a haven for students seeking cultural and outdoor activities. Many consider this massive green space to be the crown jewel of St. Louis.

Watch for more about the park that has repeatedly been rated as the #1 city park in the United States.

Forest Park is one of the nation’s biggest city parks — at 1,300 acres, it is 500 acres larger than New York’s Central Park. Nestled among its green hills are many of the city’s finest museums and the St. Louis Zoo, as well as a variety of athletic facilities, picnic areas and a system of scenic lagoons and waterways.

Outdoor recreation in Forest Park:

  • Jogging, bicycling and in-line skating paths
  • Lakes for boating and fishing
  • Soccer, rugby and cricket fields
  • Tennis, basketball and handball courts
  • Two golf courses
  • Nature Playscape garden
  • Outdoor ice rink
  • Waterways and a boathouse with paddleboats, SUPs and kayaks available for rent

Top attractions in Forest Park:

  • Missouri History Museum
  • Muny Opera
  • Saint Louis Art Museum
  • Saint Louis Science Center
  • Saint Louis Zoo
  • Annual festivals and events including the Art Hill Film Series, Earth Day, Evolution Festival (music), Balloon Race and Glow, and Shakespeare in the Park
Aerial of view of Forest Park, with views of trees, waterways, and the downtown skyline in the distance
The medical campus borders Forest Park, which is home to running and biking trails, two golf courses, boat and SUP rentals, soccer fields, ball diamonds and festivals – as well as the city’s art museum, zoo, science center and other free attractions. Photo: Steve Jett

For more information, visit Forest Park Forever.