Forest Park Forever

06/03/2026

What kind of bird is this?

Meet fellow bird enthusiasts at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center for a Beginner Bird Walk in Forest Park at 8am this Saturday, June 6.

Weather permitting, these meetups are short (two hours or less) trips along a paved path or trail. They are designed to help participants encounter as many birds as possible and become familiar with a variety of our more common birds.🪿

https://www.forestparkforever.org/calendar/2026/beginner-bird-walk-june

06/02/2026

“We know how important outdoor green spaces are especially at this time, and this destination will be a fantastic new offering for St. Louisans and visitors to the region.” - Greg Hayes, Director of Parks Recreation and Forestry for City of St. Louis Government

Five years ago today, 17 acres of turf grass in Forest Park was transformed into an experiential play space with natural landscapes. The Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape opened on June 2, 2021 and it has quickly become one of the most beloved spaces in the best city park.

📍Use our interactive map of Forest Park to find your way around.https://www.forestparkmap.org/anne-oc-albrecht-nature-playscape

06/01/2026

We've been working to restore Forest Park for the last 40 years. It's the gem of St. Louis and so much more than 1,300 acres.

🔗: bit.ly/4uIBq8U

One U.S. park was named the best in the country, spanning 1,300 acres of beautiful green space.

📷: Getty

06/01/2026

“Awestruck by the beds in the Park every year. Thank you for your artistry and effort!” - Jennifer Gauble via Facebook

Thank you for noticing, Jennifer Gauble. We take pride in our artistry and appreciate you recognizing our efforts!

Caring for Forest Park has been our daily work for the last 40 years. Season after season, our experts beautify and sustain the best city park for generations to enjoy. And it brings us so much joy.

05/27/2026

"I would not wish any companion in the world but you..."

One of St. Louis’s favorite summer traditions returns to Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park tonight!

Our friends St. Louis Shakespeare Festival will be performing The Tempest 🏝️ nightly, weather permitting, from May 27-June 21 https://www.forestparkforever.org/calendar/2026/shakespeare-in-the-park-the-tempest

05/25/2026

The Forest Park Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center is open with regular hours (6 a.m.–8 p.m.) today, Monday, May 25. It's a beautiful day to be outside!

While items are available, a basketball, ball pump, balls for racquetball and handball, checkers pieces, chess pieces and racquetball racquets can be borrowed from the Visitor Center's information desk, free of charge, in exchange for an identification card (state ID, license, military ID, or student ID).

The Forest Park Forever offices are closed in honor of Memorial Day.
https://www.forestparkforever.org/visitor-center

05/21/2026

Are you spending time in Forest Park this weekend? The 35th Annual Saint Louis African Arts Festival returns to the World's Fair Pavilion May 23-25!
https://www.forestparkforever.org/calendar/2026/african-arts-festival-saturday

05/19/2026

Dozens of new saplings have arrived this spring for replanting in areas of Forest Park where last year’s storm toppled trees.

"This is going to be an effort of scaling. How do we grow the work we have done for the last 40 years?"

The May 16 tornado upended thousands of lives and damaged homes across the region. It also cut a scar through one of the city’s greatest assets: Forest Park.

05/18/2026

It's time! 🎭

Today's the day — all tickets for 2026 shows at The Muny are now on sale! Choose your favorite musicals to build your perfect summer lineup, followed by our concert finale starring Lionel Richie.

Tickets start at just $20. But don't wait — great seats are going fast!

💻 Visit https://metrotix-muny.evenue.net/

☎️ Call MetroTix at (314) 534-1111

🎟️ Stop by the Muny Box Office, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily