The City of St. Louis owns Forest Park. Our nonprofit conservancy, Forest Park Forever, partners with the City to restore, maintain and sustain this beloved green space.

Forest Park, officially opened to the public on June 24, 1876, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. At around 1,300 acres, it is bigger than Central Park in New York.

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 …

In many ways, Forest Park is the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. The 1,300-acre park is home to the city's top cultural institutions and hosts many of the region's most popular annual events.

Uncover Forest Park’s top attractions, including museums, trails, and gardens. A must-visit spot for family fun in St. Louis.

2 days ago · A rendering shows planned upgrades to one of Forest Park's entrances, including a wider pedestrian path and an archway across Lagoon Drive. Many future visitors to Forest Park will enter …

Forest Park Forever presents an interactive map of America's great urban public park.

4 days ago · Forest Park contains a wide variety of iconic places and buildings, from the Jewel Box to the Grand Basin to the Art Museum. One of the most striking and unusual sites is a bandstand …

May 24, 2023 · Dedicated in 1876, Forest Park is a 1,300-acre green space in St. Louis that was created to give all St. Louisans a place to enjoy nature. The park then hosted the 1904 World’s Fair—and …

Forest Park attracts more that 12 million visitors each year. It is home to some of the region's cultural attractions including the St. Louis Art Museum, the MUNY, and the Missouri History Museum.