On Sunday, August 27 nearly 850 runners of all ages came out for the only run in Forest Park whose proceeds directly benefit the Park. Our seventh annual I Love Forest Park 5K & Kids Fun Run had its highest attendance yet and raised nearly $27,000 to support necessary Park maintenance.
Read MoreThanks to a grant from the Midwest Chapter of the International Society (MW-ISA) of Arboriculture, the Forest Park Arboriculture Crew (FPAC) now has one of the largest and most complete arboriculture training libraries in the region.
Read MoreAfter the fourth season of Nature Works, our innovative high school workforce development program, came to a close earlier this month, we asked Nature Works Field Coordinator Billy Haag to share his experience leading this program and working with the NW crew.
Read MoreAs a section of the Park's waterway was prepped for construction, Forest Park Forever Park Ecologist Amy Witt led the implementation of a Wildlife Impact Mitigation & Inventory Plan — part of our efforts to ensure a better Forest Park for all, including the reptiles and amphibians.
Read MoreFamilies, couples, siblings and friends — amateurs or experienced — come to Jefferson Lake for quality time, the challenge of the sport and the peaceful quiet. Everyone has their own story as to why they’re there — why this is the place they’re certain to find their perfect catch.
Read MoreA new amenity is coming to Forest Park: Thanks to Big Muddy Adventures, Park visitors can now rent stand up paddleboards (SUPs) and explore the Park's waterway!
Read MoreTravel site Fodor's recently came out with a list of the World's 15 Most Beautiful City Parks, and we were thrilled to see Forest Park among those world-class destinations!
Read MoreBLACK KNUCKLE is the first of a 3-part suite of videos and original compositions created by The 442s during their residency in Forest Park.
Read MoreOn Thursday, May 11, FOCUS St. Louis presented their What's Right with the Region awards to 20 incredible organizations, initiatives and individuals. Forest Park Forever and the City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation & Forestry were honored to be among them, receiving an award in the Fostering Regional Cooperation category.
Read MoreBack in January, renovation began on the Park's handball courts. At the end of April, the courts reopened to welcome back players to one of the Park's most popular amenities.
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