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Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO

  • Address 5595 Grand Drive
    St. Louis, MO 63112
    United States
  • Phone number+1 314 367 7275
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Born in the Civil War era (1879) and site of the 1904 World's Fair, this park attracts history lovers from around the world. Memories abound in this urban park, which hosts reunions and many other events year-round. Not much is sweeter than walking barefoot in the grass on the beautiful grounds, picnicking by the stream or seeing the 40-foot turtle. Browse displays, historical artifacts and art collections.

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yelp Reviews ( 4 Reviews see all ) Top

Jaffa A.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Jaffa A. on August 13, 2008

For me, Turtle Park is where FBC (that's F***ing Bike Club) rides start late at night. It's generally the meeting point for this late night, beer fueled...

Caroline C.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Caroline C. on June 16, 2008

So fun, and so different. A park even adults can enjoy, and kids are fascinated with without having anything flashy to look at. It's like exposing them to...

shannon e t.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by shannon e t. on June 6, 2008

turtle park provides quite the unique playground for both children and adults - three gigantic concrete turtles, several smaller turtles, and a snake taking...

CitySearch Reviews ( 11 Reviews see all ) Top

I live near the Zoo at Forest park and find it to be a wonderful source of activities and continuing education for young and old.

 by  kuhlio2  on  2007-04-19

As an educator, the Zoo continues to be a great resource for all. If visiting, be sure to see what childrens' and families' day course may be a...

Better than ever!

 by  cslang  on  2003-12-30

2004 is the 100th anniversary of this magnificent urban park, a beautiful remnant of the World's Fair, and you really should check it out for y...

The centerpiece of St. Louis and the seventh-largest urban park in the country.

 by  Contributor  on  2003-11-13

The SceneThe central park of St. Louis has 60 miles of pavement to run, walk, skate or bike along, in addition to 20 lakes and ponds and 30

Best park hands down

 by  tomasg  on  2003-06-14

This is the best urban park in the country hands down. If you want to offer a rating on something, you should see the topics at hand yourself. ...

More to see...

 by  sustonsha  on  2002-08-27

I selected Forest Park because you can visit the History Museum, Art Museum, Jewel Box, Science Center/Planetarium. Go Ice Skating, Bicycling,...

The Park's the Place

 by  nixcool  on  2002-08-18

There is so much to do there, that a tourist really needs a couple of days to see it all. The Zoo, the Science Center and the Art museum are my...

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