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° 38.621′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank P. Blair, Jr. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Jewish Tercentenary Memorial (about 600 feet away); World's Largest Chess Piece (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pershing Place (approx. 0.4 miles away); Restoring the Glory (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Welcome to Forest Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); General Franz Sigel (approx. half a mile away); Steinberg Skating Rink (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
