Couldn’t make it to the group run to celebrate Forest Park’s 150th birthday?
You can still experience the history! Along the route, participants visited five historic locations throughout Forest Park, each featuring stories and photos that highlight the park’s rich 150-year history.
Check out the information from each stop through the links below and take a virtual journey through one of St. Louis’ most iconic places.
Whether you’re a runner, walker, history buff, or simply love Forest Park, we hope you’ll enjoy learning more about the people, places, and moments that have shaped the park over the past 150 years.
Historic Stops:
- Stop 1: River des Peres
- Stop 2: Art Hill
- Stop 3: World’s Fair Pavilion
- Stop 4: Vandeventer Place Gates
- Stop 5: The Spanish Cannon
Thank you for helping us celebrate 150 years of Forest Park! 🌳🏃♀️📖
Interested in more St. Louis history? Check out SeeSTL Walking Tours.