Forest Park

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One of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,371 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City. In 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the greatest of the World's Fairs, drew more than 19 million visitors from around the world. Home to the Art Museum, Science Center, Zoo, Jewel Box greenhouse, History Museum, The Muny theatre, 7.5-mile biking, jogging and skating path, skating rink and lakes. FREE

Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63110

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Reviewed By McLouis W March 2024

Nice park with lots of activities to do, Zoo is free but the additional thing have fee. Museum and the murry are nice addition too. Bathroom are everywhere and clean. Such a place to have a nice...

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Huge and beautiful
Reviewed By brewColumbus_Georgia May 2024

We were unaware when we booked our stay that we would be so close to this beautiful park.Everything had bloomed or blooming- it was picturesque. Birds everywhere and so we’re the cicadas. Cold spend...

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Reviewed By riles2475 September 2023

Very big park that has a lot of activities to do. There are biking routes that cover the perimeter of the park, a zoo, and a visitor center with helpful staff.

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6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

Handicap AccessibleMidtown/ClaytonForest Park

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TripAdvisor Rating:

2498 Reviews | Write a Review
Guarantee repeat visits
Reviewed By McLouis W March 2024

Nice park with lots of activities to do, Zoo is free but the additional thing have fee. Museum and the murry are nice addition too. Bathroom are everywhere and clean. Such a place to have a nice...

Full Review
Huge and beautiful
Reviewed By brewColumbus_Georgia May 2024

We were unaware when we booked our stay that we would be so close to this beautiful park.Everything had bloomed or blooming- it was picturesque. Birds everywhere and so we’re the cicadas. Cold spend...

Full Review
BIG Park.
Reviewed By riles2475 September 2023

Very big park that has a lot of activities to do. There are biking routes that cover the perimeter of the park, a zoo, and a visitor center with helpful staff.

Full Review