We are here frequently to visit either the St. Louis Zoo, Muny, or the STL Art Museum and it's a…read morebeautiful space! It is so comparative to Central Park in Manhattan in terms of grandeur and liveliness. I don't know if you could walk Forest Park in a day and feel like you saw everything because it winds around and there are smaller trailers that pop in and out of nowhere. Surprisingly, I do not think the city takes care of the park, but an established group called Forest Park Forever, whose history starts back in the 60s, or 80s? They are a group of volunteers who tend to the park - every part of it, in every season, and really beautify it! There is security on patrol often enough so it's not too isolating and scary. There are parking lots closer to the main attractions. There is also street parking here, which adds to it being active but a park you can drive through, bike, and walk.

Forest park is amazing! You see beautiful landscapes and well maintained gardens. I love how large…read morethe park is. My dog and I went to the JFK trail and it was so peaceful. Everyone we encountered was kind as well.

This is a great interactive playground next to the visiting center in Forest Park. (This is no…read more"Turtle Playground". That photo opportunity is South of Forest Park & 64/40 on Oakland Ave just East of Tamm Ave) AstroTurf type surface on a shock absorbing padding covers the playground, but not the "Secret Garden" or ramps. There is a toddler area, area for "big kids" & a "secret garden" though some bushes. While overall well designed... I do not like the many entry/exits & blind spots. The best area to keep track of the big kids maybe on the top of the ramp outside the wall. With mix toddler & "big kid"... follow UnCool Dave rules & tell the "big kids" they must stay on or over the AstroTurf area.

This playground was rated as the top playground according to a blog, so of course we had to check…read moreit out. My kids loved running in the long pathways and climbing the rock wall. The shade is minimal so the kids do work up some heat - beware there is no water fountain so come prepared or go in to the visitor center, they have a small cafe where you can buy refreshments. There was parking right out front of the visitor center and the park was not not crowded on a Sunday afternoon. My kids still vote Shaw Park as their most favorite place to play.

This is one of those "pocket parks" in the city, not too far from Central West End and the…read moreCathedral Basilica. If you ask me, it's in a very odd place, but I'm sure that's the way it was intended to be. It's not in a busy area, although you can still hear traffic going by on Lindell. Supposedly it's a relaxation/meditation park. I'm not really into that sort of thing, but hey maybe I should take it up! I wasn't there when the fountain(s) were going off, but I'm sure it's a more valuable experience.

This small park is actually on Taylor Ave. tucked between Maryland and Lindell Aves. It is…read moreconsidered a meditation park with a short labyrinth running around it. A place for you to stroll and collect your thoughts. In the middle is a fountain with benches where you can think about the thoughts you collected. There is a place to put your bike and strollers inside the park. It is very well kept and almost always empty of human company. I wish I had remembered to take a picture of it because it is very nice.

If you are visiting st louis with kids on a good sunny day, come visit!…read more This urban city park has several turtle, hatchling, and snake sculptures. You can climb and play on all of them. In the summer, the sculptures can get hot so be careful. The highway is just below the park so it is extremely noisy. This is also close to the street so it is not the safest place, so visitors must take extreme caution. Dogs are allowed on leash and picnic blankets are allowed. Next door is a small semi enclosed playground with slides and swings. It is not as accessible for those in wheelchairs. There is a restroom and plenty of portable toilets. It's also across the highway from the Zoo and free to park on the street if you do both attractions.

We came across this little statue play area when we were trying to find free parking for the zoo at…read moreForest Park. FYI: There's free parking at this park, and it's a short walk to the St. Louis Zoo. This isn't a playground, per se, but more like a sculpture garden that you can play on. It consists of huge concrete sculptures of turtles, turtle hatchlings, and a snake. There are grassy areas all around, and it's right by a freeway, so you can see cars driving by as you play. This is an urban park at its best.

We love Lafayette Park. The perfect size for a nice walk, huge pond with ducks you can watch for…read morehours, walking trails and free concerts. A gorgeous bridge and plenty of beautiful things to see. We took our engagement photos here and also enjoyed coffee together the morning of our wedding, so it has so much meaning to us. We love walking around, especially in the spring and fall, and enjoying this beautiful city!

Lafayette Park: where the grass is lush, the bandstand is iconic, and the summer concert series is…read morethe closest thing St. Louis has to Coachella--if Coachella had lawn chairs, wine tumblers, and that one guy who insists on dancing solo in front of the stage like he's possessed by jazz itself. The music? Surprisingly awesome. Local bands bring the heat, the horns, and sometimes even a keytar. The crowd? A delightful mix of retirees, toddlers, dogs in bandanas, and millennials who wandered in after hearing drums while walking their compost bins. It's BYO everything--chairs, snacks, wine, existential joy. The energy is peak Midwest wholesome with just enough chaos to keep it interesting (watch out for rogue frisbees and unsupervised toddlers with glow sticks). Truly, if you haven't awkwardly clapped along to a Stevie Wonder cover while holding a sweaty brie wedge and dodging bubbles... are you even living?

Nice neighborhood park next to Gioia's if weather permits al fresco dining. Good playground,…read moregarden, athletic fields. Named after "Midge" Berra, political advisor to mayors and an expert on public housing. By coincidence I visited the park shortly before seeing a documentary on the Pruitt Igoe Housing Projects.

A beautifully landscaped park in honor of Yogi Barra in the neighborhood where he grew up. There…read morewas a statue of a family member, big beautiful playground and a very attractive garden with lots of comfortable seating.

The playground it self is amazing... that would receive 5 stars. I travel a ton in the US- I have…read morekids ages 6 to 25, so I have been to a lot of parks and this has to rank on the top!!!! But- parking... Brentwood Parks And Recreation needs to align with the city to help with signage for parking. The lot is not large enough (maybe 60 spaces not positive) to have two directions. Even with it being clear to many that the natural flow was counterclockwise, a few felt the need to go against the natural flow. Then the streets around the park were full causing the streets capable of only allowing for a single lane of traffic. Even with a clear flow and literally no room for cars traveling in opposite directions... some attempted to push in, causing longer stand stills. It's like trying to go to the zoo/forest park on the weekends. But the park itself is fun!!! I do wish there was more shaded areas within the park itself. Parking needs to be fixed... there is no way an emergency vehicle could have gotten in to help if help was needed. That is a big concern.

This playground is an awesome kid hangout. My kids love this place and can play here all day. This…read moreplayground just opened last weekend and we went here this past Sunday. It was busy and parking was tight. There are so much things for kids to do here. Rock climbing, swings, Little zip line, splash pad etc. I can tell my kids and Chloe would love to go here a lot in the near future.

They are closing for renovations AFTER THIS Sunday, 9-30-25,…read moreSo stop in While you have a chance. We each got something different. My family really enjoyed the sweet potato fries. The Reuben sandwich was a fav as well. Unique flavor. My Mom who is in her 80s wanted to go out on a boat...so whoaknowsa we may be back again If It's not raining. I'm almost ready to try one of those standing board things. I've been several times over the years, & Glad to hear that the same family that's on the interior GIANT stone fireplace is donating MILLIONs to the re-model. I hope that means the fireplace will remain. Lots of ducks, a heron & a white goose visited on the water while we were there. Came home with my own souvenir as they are selling quite a bit before they close. I saw the sale items on their Facebook page. The staff was VERY helpful, & You can pick up items for sale from 9-4.

From Chicago, first time at The Boathouse. Here are some thots:…read more --For $25 we rented a paddle boat. --Tornado came within 100 feet of the building. Staff did a nice job getting people to a safe place. --They comped our food since electricity was out. Classy. --My wife and daughter shared a turkey club sandwich. Loved it! --I ordered a smash burger, and it came in one of those red and white striped disposable food boats, and my expectations dropped off a cliff : ) --However... I was pleasantly surprised by my burger. Cooked nicely, generous toppings. --Fries were ok, nothing to write home about. --Service was friendly. Recommended.

This place was amazing. Tons of great people and phenomenal playground equipment. You aren't…read moregoing to find a park like this often. They have a so many different things you can play on, including a manmade creek with motion activated water sprayers. This park was exceptionally clean and put together. It was a very fun afternoon watching my kiddo have some fun on something never experience before!!! Only downside, is parking. Not a whole lot of parking. Couldn't recommend more. 100% recommendation.

I was looking for a park in the vicinity of some errands to enjoy dinner and this one popped up and…read morewas perfect. It's well kept had plentiful seating and activities/play areas for children.

Decent park across from Barnes Jewish. There is a parking garage underneath and paid parking along…read morethe side. I didn't see any public restrooms, so we went to the Whole Foods close by. All of the seating areas were in the sun, so I sat in the grass under the trees.

This is a small park just east of Forest Park and south of the BJC med campus. It's walkable to the…read moresouthern end of the Euclid strip of restaurants. There is a good parking lot with credit card-capable meters for during the day. I've only ever gone in the evening to play tennis in the evening and never had an issue finding a spot at that time. The park features a sizable children's play gym, six lighted tennis courts, walking paths, and racket ball courts. The lights come on around 8:30pm and are quite sufficient. I always feel safe and can see properly. This park is certainly a nice little slice of nature and leisure in the "city-like" feel of CWE. And I'm sure families visiting their loved ones in the hospital appreciate it sometimes as a place to get away from the hospital. For the rest of us, it's just a good place to go for a little fun!