Parks and Gardens
City Parks, Botanical Garden, Commissions, Organizations
Services and Information
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2019 Map City to Remove Dangerous Trees
City to Remove Approximately 2000 Dangerous Trees -
About our City Parks
Our parks are a great asset. They provide vital green space, opportunity to be active, contribute to the local economy, and provide critical wildlife habitat. -
Browse St. Louis City Parks
Browse parks in the City of St. Louis, and filter by park amenities -
Caring for City Street Trees
How residents can help newly planted City trees survive with a little maintenance and care -
Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for cleaning and disinfecting in schools and child care programs. This guidance is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for schools, workplaces, and community locations. -
Connecting with Nature in the City of St. Louis
Download and learn the many ways to experience nature in the City of St. Louis -
Department of Health Guidance for Social Distancing in Schools
Updated 7/7/2020 -
Exclusion Guidance
Decision Tree for Symptomatic People in Schools & Child Care Programs -
Flora Conservancy of Forest Park
Official website for the Flora Conservancy of Forest Park, a volunteer organization that helps maintain floral displays throughout Forest Park in St. Louis, MO. -
Free Firewood for City Residents
The City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry offers free firewood to the residents from the second week in November to the first week in March. -
Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 for Facilities Service and Cleaning Staff
This guidance is based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
Gateway Bike Plan
Connecting the St. Louis region with greenways so people can explore their rivers, parks and communities, making it a vibrant place to live, work, and play. -
Holiday and Winter Activities
Ice skating, light displays and more -
Infectious Disease Control Administrative Guidelines And Procedures
Disease Control Protocols - Released July 2020 -
Infographic: Ash Trees Under Attack
This is a printable PDF Infographic which gives an overview about the EAB pest, treatment, removal and replanting of ash trees in the City of St. Louis. -
Jewel Box
The Jewel Box is a display greenhouse in Forest Park, located at the intersection of Wells and McKinley Drives in St. Louis, MO. -
Jewel Box Rental Information
Jewel Box background, booking, catering and contact information -
Missouri State Statutes and Rules
Documents pertaining to immunizations for students in school. -
Operation Guidelines for Reentry to Schools
Guidance to maintain a safe and healthy school environment -
Participate in the Tree-Membrance Program
Information about the City of St. Louis Forestry Division's Tree-Membrance Program - plant a tree in a City park in memory of or in honor of a person or event -
Rent the Jewel Box
The Jewel Box in Forest Park is available to rent for weddings, receptions and more. -
Rent the World's Fair Pavilion
Rental information for the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park -
Report a Problem at City Parks
Report maintenance issues or problems with equipment, facilities, grounds, infrastructure, or vendors at parks in the City of St. Louis. -
Reserve a Wagon for Urban 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. -
World's Fair Pavilion
Rental and background information of this magnificent open air shelter that has been one of the park's most popular and impressive attractions since it was built in 1909 with proceeds from the 1904 World's Fair. -
World's Fair Pavilion Rental Information
World's Fair Pavilion background, rental, booking, catering and contact information
Departments and Agencies
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Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Plans and Reports
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Clifton Heights Park Master Plan
A community driven plan that provides a vision for Clifton Heights Park for users of all ages and abilities. -
Forest Park Master Plan
Forest Park Master Plan document and the Forest Park Advisory Board Report. -
Parks and Open Space Plan 2004
Parks and Open Space Plan -
Soulard Market Master Plan
View the conceptual Master Plan for renovating the Historic Soulard Farmers Market and the adjacent Soulard Market Park.
External Resources
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Boathouse
This casual restaurant, bar, and boat rental facility, located in the heart of Forest Park on Post-Dispatch Lake, is like no other place in St. Louis. -
City Garden
An urban oasis downtown St. Louis -
Forest Park Forever
Forest Park Forever is a not for profit organization that supports infrastructure in Forest Park -
Forest Park Interactive Map
Find cultural destinations, landmarks, natural highlights, pic nic sites, recreation and more on this interactive map of Forest Park provided by Forest Park Forever. -
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri has been working hard for over 20 years, growing and planting native trees and shrubs throughout Missouri and surrounding regions. -
Garden District Commission
The Garden District Commission (GDC) is a non-profit, community-based organization formed in 1998 to promote neighborhood revitalization in Botanical Heights (formerly McRee Town), Shaw, Tiffany, and Southwest Garden. -
Get Around St. Louis
Directions to stadiums, museums, and other popular attractions. -
Great Rivers Greenway
The Great Rivers Greenway District is a regional organization with the goal to create a green and connected region. -
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis -
Tower Grove Park
Tower Grove Park is an exemplary, well preserved and well presented, wooded Victorian park of national significance that provides important recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities for the public in a way that is compatible with its unique and historic character.
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