Reserve a Wagon for Urban Hayrides in Forest Park
Urban Hayrides can be reserved Fridays and Saturdays, October 6 to November 18.
No hayrides on Veterans Day weekend (November 10 and 11).
Reserve a Wagon for Urban Hayrides in Forest Park (stlouis-mo.gov)
The City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry offers hayrides in Forest Park on Friday and Saturday nights on fall weekends.
Overview
The City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry offers hayrides in Forest Park on Friday and Saturday nights on fall weekends. Reservations are for one entire wagon, NOT a space on a wagon. You cannot walk up and rent a space on the wagon. Tractors pull the wagons, leaving from Faulkner and Wells Drive and take approximately 45 minutes. A 30 minute bonfire is included after the hayride.
You can bring items to roast at the bonfire. Only food and drink such as hot dogs, marshmallows, and cocoa are allowed at the bonfire. NO ALCOHOL ON THE HAYRIDE WAGON.
Preparation
Reservations are required for Hayrides. All reservations must be made in person.
Remember that you are reserving the entire wagon, not a seat on the wagon. You will be asked to pay the wagon fee.
Step 1: Choose a date
Fridays and Saturdays, October 6 to November 18. No hayrides on Veterans Day weekend (November 10 and 11).
Step 2: Choose a time
7:00, 7:05, 8:00, 8:05
Step 3: Participants on Wagon- Maximum of 20 persons
Babies, children, pets, etc. count as 1 person, even if you are holding them or placing them on your lap.
To keep in mind:
There are no refunds.
Dates are not transferable.
Hayrides go on rain or shine.
Instructions
Please visit the St Louis City Parks Division in person to make your reservation. Bring your payment with you.
Our office is located at:
5600 Clayton Avenue in Forest Park
St Louis, Missouri 63110
Permit office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 4pm, closed between 1pm and 2pm.
Fees
The fee is $200 for one hayride wagon, with a maximum of 20 people per wagon.
Payment methods
personal check
money order
Check or money order must be made payable to City of St Louis. The Parks Department does not accept online / electronic payments.
What to Expect
confirmation from the Parks Department Permit Section
Instructions about the event and where it starts
a map showing where to park
Contact Division of Parks*
(314) 289-5300
5600 Clayton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
*8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Reservations and availability 12:00PM -1:00PM Permit section closed for lunch