Forest Park, located adjacent to the medical center, is a haven for students seeking cultural and outdoor activities. Many consider this massive green space to be the crown jewel of St. Louis. At 1,300 acres, it is one of the nation’s biggest city parks — 500 acres larger than New York’s Central Park. Nestled among its green hills are many of the city’s finest museums and the St. Louis Zoo, as well as a variety of athletic facilities, picnic areas and a system of scenic lagoons and waterways.
Outdoor recreation facilities
- Paths for jogging, cycling and skating
- Lakes and waterways for boating and fishing
- Boat rentals, including kayaks, paddleboats and SUPs
- Soccer, rugby and cricket fields
- Tennis, basketball, handball and racquetball courts
- Two golf courses, including Forest Park Golf Course (three nine-hole layouts), the “Best City Golf Course in Mid-America”
- The Highlands Golf and Tennis Center, including clay tennis courts open to the public
- Outdoor ice skating rink
Attractions within Forest Park
For more information, visit Forest Park Forever.