You Can Sustain Forest Park
It's hard to believe today, but Forest Park was once in decline, with crumbling infrastructure and deferred maintenance that kept people from visiting. Thanks to the greater St. Louis community supporting our nonprofit conservancy, the Park is now a treasured destination with over 15.5 million annual visitors.
Forest Park Forever is a success story rooted in generous community members and donors who support Forest Park for this season and future generations.
You can help us sustain this thriving Park for the next generation by clicking below to support our work through monthly, annual, or a one-time donation.
Facts About Forest Park Forever
Raising funds to cover more than half Forest Park’s annual maintenance needs
Restoring Missouri forest habitats and 190+ acres of Nature Reserve
Beautifying and maintaining iconic spots like Art Hill and Emerson Grand Basin, the Jewel Box, the Boathouse and more
Partnering with the City to efficiently maintain the Park’s assets, infrastructure, landscapes and recreational amenities
Actively managing 10,000+ trees
Facts About Forest Park
1,300+ acres
47,000+ trees
15.5+ million annual visits
4 playgrounds (including 17-acre Nature Playscape)
Home to five major cultural institutions: the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Science Center, the Missouri History Museum, The Muny and the Saint Louis Zoo