Find Fun, Free Cultural Attractions at St. Louis' Forest Park

Forest Park is one of St. Louis' oldest and most distinguished landmarks. Home to the St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center, and much more, it is one of the most loved playgrounds for residents and tourists of all ages. It maintains its historical elements, reminding us of its 1904 World's Fair presentation, yet remains hip and chic, hosting numerous events for the "in crowds" of St. Louis. And it does much of this on a no-cost budget - at least for you.

Dedicated on June 24, 1876, Forest Park was originally positioned outside of the St. Louis city limits - that is, until a new design was created for the 1904 World's Fair, which made it considerably larger; so large in fact, that it out sizes New York's Central Park by 450 acres. Forest Park's four borders are Kingshighway Boulevard to the east (which is home to Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Washington University Medical Center), Lindell Boulevard to the north, Clayton/Skinker Boulevard and Washington University to the west, and Highway 64/40 to the south. Each of the park's four borders can be considered landmarks themselves, but the park is definitely a fabulous centerpiece to place within those borders.