Forest Park
Forest Park is a public park in western St. Louis, Missouri. It was established in 1876. The first name on our list around it is Cahokia, 12 mi away.
A garden inside St. Louis
You can stay in St. Louis
Forest Park is inside St. Louis, which has 99 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1876
Forest Park dates from 1876. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
St. Louis Lambert (STL) has airline service, about 9 miles from Forest Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Below are typical highs and lows near Forest Park.
Forest Park
Forest Park is a public park in western St. Louis, Missouri. It is a prominent civic center and covers 1,326 acres (5.37 km2). Opened in 1876, more than a decade after its proposal, the park has hosted several significant events, including the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 (also known as the 1904 World's Fair) and the 1904 Summer Olympics. Bounded by Washington University in St. Louis, Skinker Boulevard, Lindell Boulevard, Kingshighway Boulevard, and Oakland Avenue, it is known as the "Heart of St. Louis" and features a variety of attractions, including the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, The Muny, and the St. Louis Science Center.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1876
- Area
- 1,370 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 23K a year
Where to base yourself for Forest Park
Nearest for a night are St. Louis (99) and Maryland Heights (34).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Enterprise Center
- 6Energizer Park
- 7Monks Mound
- 8Saint Louis Zoo
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Forest Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | in town | — | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Maryland Heights | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Bridgeton | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 21 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 11,277 | $238K | D− |
| Canteen Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 16 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 7,714 | $74K | — |
| Caseyville Township | 17 mi east | 25 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 34,825 | $204K | — |
| St. Charles | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 28 19 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 72,561 | $299K | B |
| Clayton | 3 mi west | 5 min | 6 6 hotels | 17,807 | $830K | B+ |
| Richmond Heights | 3 mi west | 5 min | 6 6 hotels | 9,093 | $359K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Places worth adding lie within 13 miles.
Big draw112 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
35 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
45 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
55 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
64 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer Park
712 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
8in town Zoo & aquariumSaint Louis ZooPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saint Louis Zoo: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Questions before you go
Is Forest Park in St. Louis?
Yes. It’s inside St. Louis, MO.
When is the best time to visit Forest Park?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Forest Park?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Forest Park?
St. Louis (in town, 99 places to stay), Maryland Heights (11 mi, 34 places to stay) and Bridgeton (12 mi, 21 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.