Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

Once again the City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is offering hayrides in Forest Park on Friday and Saturday nights on fall weekends. Departing from Wells and Jefferson Drive, tractors pull the wagons for the 45-minute ride. They then return to the departure area where a bonfire is waiting. Groups can bring hot dogs and marshmallows to roast. The bonfire has a one-hour time limit.

Dates:

Oct. 4th - 5th

Oct. 11th - 12th

Oct. 18th - 19th

Oct. 25th - 26th

Nov. 1st - 2nd

Nov. 8th - 9th

Times:

7:00, 7:05, 7:10, 7:15, 7:20, 8:00, 8:05, 8:10, 8:15, 8:20 p.m.

The fee is $200 (personal check or money order) for one hayride wagon, with a maximum of 20 people per wagon.  

Please keep in mind, there are no refunds. Dates are not transferable, and the hayrides go on rain or shine.

Call the Permit Section of the Parks Department at (314) 289-5330 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday to schedule your hayride.

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