The History Of Forest Park

Today Forest Park is one of the most popular attractions in St. Louis -- more than 12 million people visit each year. But it took considerable vision and politcal courage on the part of the founders of the park to make it a reality.

Since its dedication on June 24, 1876, Forest Park has undergone many tranformations.

Read about the creation of the park, the World's Fair and the history of the buildings in the park (when they were owned by the City of St. Louis) by clicking on the following pages: