Forest Park Forever

06/17/2026

Forest Park is turning 150 next Wednesday and you get the gift! 🎁 Join the anniversary party on June 24 and celebrate with more than 150 things to do.

🍃 Move with GO! St. Louis® during a free community run/walk (6:30 a.m) at the Forest Park Visitor Center 🎁

⏰ Have breakfast (7-9 a.m.) the Missouri History Museum 🎁

🎨 Come celebrate in the afternoon (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) at the Saint Louis Art Museum Sculpture Garden 🎁

🛼 Spend your evening (4-7 p.m.) with a party, live music, cupcakes, drinks, Skate Culture with and community at the popup Boathouse at Forest Park beer and wine garden 🎁

🔗 Check out what else is happening because Forest Park turns 150 and don't forget to pick up your gift starting June 24!
https://www.forestparkforever.org/150

🎁 Big Muddy Adventures at the Boathouse
🎁 Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center
🎁 Forest Park Golf Course

On June 24, 1876, Forest Park opened to "the people of St. Louis…for the enjoyment of yourselves, your children and your children's children forever." Forest Park turns 150 on Wednesday, June 24, and you get the gift! Join us for anniversary events throughout Forest Park and pick up the new Par...

06/16/2026

It's going to be a beautiful day to play.

While supplies are available, you can borrow 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 in exchange for an identification card, free of charge.
https://www.forestparkmap.org/dennis-judith-jones-visitor-and-education-center

06/10/2026

In partnership with the Centene Corporation , friends, neighbors and community leaders celebrated 40 years of our stewardship during the 35th annual Hat Luncheon on June 4. Our most eagerly anticipated event and largest annual fundraiser became a record-breaking celebration of our work in Forest Park.

Thanks to generous attendees, incredible sponsors and the thoughtful leadership of event co-chairs Akberet Boykin Farr and Laura Sawyier, we raised more than $665,000 to support our nonprofit conservancy.

Hats off to all our fabulously fashionable guests. 🎩 We took so many pictures. Stay tuned for more!

06/08/2026

Happy best friend day besties! We love sharing the best city park with y'all 💚

🎭 The Muny
🦍 Saint Louis Zoo
🔭 Saint Louis Science Center
🎨 Saint Louis Art Museum
🛶 Big Muddy Adventures at the Boathouse
📜 Missouri History Museum

Forest Park was dedicated to St. Louis on June 24, 1876. 🎂 It has been the backdrop of St. Louis life for 150 years and we can't wait to celebrate this milestone, soon! 🗓️ https://www.forestparkforever.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=06-2026

06/04/2026

Summer in Forest Park ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 There are so many things to explore and places to be this season. Check out our park-wide calendar of events for a sampling of what's happening. https://www.forestparkforever.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=06-2026

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.