Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Welcome to Forest Park
Explore. Play. Preserve.
At 1,371 acres, Forest Park is St. Louis' big backyard. Home to extraordinary natural areas, restored historic landmarks, world-class cultural institutions, hundreds of species of wildlife and endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation, the Park attracts more than 13 million visitors each year. We welcome you as one of them.
While Forest Park fell into disrepair during the second half of last century, a $100 million restoration campaign led by Forest Park Forever and the City of St. Louis initiated a magnificent new era for the Park. Today, Forest Park Forever and the city continue our partnership to restore, maintain and sustain this civic treasure – now and forever.
We invite you to stop by the Park's Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center or visit forestparkforever.org to learn about the Park's history and destinations, as well as the remarkable restoration projects that are completed, underway and planned for the coming years. They are made possible through the support of visitors like you.
Erected by City of St. Louis Parks, Recreation and Forestry; Forest Park Forever.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 38° 37.973′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Game On! (about 500 feet away); George Philip Vierheller (about 600 feet away); Giant of the Swamp (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tale of the Swamp Rabbit (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nest of the Bald Eagle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bringing Back the Beauty (approx. 0.2 miles away); Loss of Land and Beauty (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
