Fall Hayrides in Forest Park

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. Alcohol is not allowed on the wagon.

This is a popular activity, so consider signing up early. Registration through the City usually begins in early August.

Dates & Times

  • Riders can enjoy hayrides every Friday and Saturday evenings, with any exceptions noted at the City site:

    • Fridays and Saturdays, October through November 2024 (there will be NO hayride on Friday, Nov. 10)

  • Choose a time: 7:00, 7:05, 7:10, 7:15, 8:00, 8:05, 8:10, 8:15

Cost & Reservations

The cost in 2024 to reserve a wagon is $200, with a maximum of 10 people per wagon. Reservations are required and are taken from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by the permit section of the Parks Department, reachable at 314.289.5330. Reservations cannot be made online.

Please Note:

  • The Parks Department will accept only a personal check or money order to reserve a wagon.

  • Checks should be made payable to St. Louis City Parks, 5600 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.

  • Electronic payments are not accepted, and there are no refunds.

  • Hayride dates are not transferable and scheduled events go on rain or shine.

  • Groups can bring hot dogs and marshmallows to roast.

Please note: Hayrides are not organized by Forest Park Forever. All information provided by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry. They can be reached at 314.289.5330.