Forest Park in St. Louis is a sprawling urban park spanning 1,371 acres, making it one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It offers a wide range of attractions, including the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Zoo, and the Missouri History Museum.

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In addition to sports, the huge park also offers cultural highlights such as museums, the St. Louis Zoo and bars and cafes. There is the possibility to sit and enjoy the weather and the silence, or you can try pedal boats, canoes or stand-up paddling. The north end is home to the Missouri National Museum and the south-west end is home to the Missouri Art Museum. In summer there are various festivals such as the St. Louis Blues Festival or the African Art festival. An oasis in the heart of industrial St. Louis.

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1. Emerson Grand Basin loop from Skinker

5.00km

01:16

10m

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2. Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Memorial – Forest Park loop from Saint Louis Art Museum

3.52km

00:54

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3. Emerson Grand Basin loop from Discovery Corner Station

3.91km

01:01

30m

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

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Post-Dispatch Lake, Forest Park

1. Emerson Grand Basin loop from Skinker

2. Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Memorial – Forest Park loop from Saint Louis Art Museum

3. Emerson Grand Basin loop from Discovery Corner Station

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