Celebrate 150 years of Forest Park with your Forest Park Passport.

Twilight in the Trees with the Young Friends of Forest Park Forever on Thursday October 1, 2026 at the Jewel Box from 6 until 7:30 p.m.

Twilight in the Trees at the Jewel Box

Join the Young Friends of Forest Park Forever on Thursday, October 1 for a celebratory evening in support of your favorite park.

Experience the magic of mingling with friends at the Jewel Box. while hearing the latest updates from Forest Park Forever staff.

Purchase tickets or become a Young Friends Member.

Artistic rendering of Steinberg in The Glade reimagined for activity in summer.

Imagine The Glade with us

For 150 years, Forest Park has been an integral part of St. Louis.

By the end of 2026, The Glade will become its newest destination, designed by the community for the community.

Imagine with us and experience what The Glade will be!

Pick up your 2026-2027 Forest Park Passport

150 Years. 150 Adventures. One Extraordinary Park

To celebrate Forest Park’s 150th anniversary, we present the Forest Park Passport, an activity-based map of Forest Park with 150 things to do, seasonal challenges and prizes!

Pick up a physical copy of your Passport at these locations inside Forest Park.

Something for everyone in September

Forest Park hosts some of St. Louis’ signature annual events, but it’s also the setting for exciting new experiences this year!

Check out our blog—click here for happenings in September and beyond.

Courtside Tuesdays: Forest Park Basketball every Tuesday, September 1 through October 27, from 5 until 8 p.m.

Tuesday Night Basketball at “The Nick”

Join Forest Park Forever at the Nicholas J. Booker Basketball Courts (“The Nick”) for weekly basketball.

Made possible by the Centene Foundation, we’ll also have lawn games, complimentary snacks and sports drinks.

Our friends at Big Game Officials will referee open play and help players build skills, and DJ Gwiz will bring the music on September 29 and October 27.

West wall of the racquetball courts near the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center

Local Artist Brings New Art to Forest Park

Joseph Mueller, a St. Louis-based artist, is painting an public art piece on all four exterior walls of Forest Park's racquetball courts.

Work to install a mural in Forest Park is underway.

The Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape spring.

Read, Play, Grow in the Nature Playscape

Come and go as you please during Read, Play, Grow, an outdoor event in Forest Park on October 10.

Ideal for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers! Grab a blanket, grab a book and connect with nature and enjoy the simple pleasure of reading with your child.

This program is weather dependent. Cancellations will be posted on our Park-wide event calendar here.