Forest Park: A Walk Through History

For well over a century, generations of St. Louisans and visitors alike have enjoyed all that Forest Park has to offer. This proverbial playground with its green expanse of trees and pathways has served as a site for recreation, education, and gatherings of all types. The absolute best way to get to know these treasures is on foot, and with Forest Park: A Walk through History as your guide, you'll explore all the hills, fields, and winding ribbons of water in this outdoor playground perched just inside the city. Learn the history of the park before embarking on one of the seven carefully curated historic walks detailed within these pages. From the Art Hill Walk to the Golf Course Loop, you're sure to be inspired to explore its 1,300 acres of wide open spaces and historical markers. Find the best spots for a family picnic or check out the park's unique sculptures and statues. Discover the World's Fair Pavilion and Flight Cage as well as the historic Steinberg Skating Rink and the charming Jewel Box. Can't decide on just one direction? Try the Six-Mile Outer Park Loop and take in the entire perimeter. Discover the many facets of Forest Park, from monuments and memorials to waterfowl and wildflowers. Local author Carolyn Mueller brings an insider's perspective after spending a decade living near the park and countless hours exploring its bike paths and running trails. Check out her favorite spots like Kennedy Forest, the Bridge to Picnic Island, or the Saint Louis Zoo. No matter which path you take, let this guide enhance your journey and exploration as you venture into this crown jewel of St. Louis.

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Forest Park: A Walk Through History

For well over a century, generations of St. Louisans and visitors alike have enjoyed all that Forest Park has to offer. This proverbial playground with its green expanse of trees and pathways has served as a site for recreation, education, and gatherings of all types. The absolute best way to get to know these treasures is on foot, and with Forest Park: A Walk through History as your guide, you'll explore all the hills, fields, and winding ribbons of water in this outdoor playground perched just inside the city. Learn the history of the park before embarking on one of the seven carefully curated historic walks detailed within these pages. From the Art Hill Walk to the Golf Course Loop, you're sure to be inspired to explore its 1,300 acres of wide open spaces and historical markers. Find the best spots for a family picnic or check out the park's unique sculptures and statues. Discover the World's Fair Pavilion and Flight Cage as well as the historic Steinberg Skating Rink and the charming Jewel Box. Can't decide on just one direction? Try the Six-Mile Outer Park Loop and take in the entire perimeter. Discover the many facets of Forest Park, from monuments and memorials to waterfowl and wildflowers. Local author Carolyn Mueller brings an insider's perspective after spending a decade living near the park and countless hours exploring its bike paths and running trails. Check out her favorite spots like Kennedy Forest, the Bridge to Picnic Island, or the Saint Louis Zoo. No matter which path you take, let this guide enhance your journey and exploration as you venture into this crown jewel of St. Louis.

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Forest Park: A Walk Through History

Forest Park: A Walk Through History

by Carolyn Mueller
Forest Park: A Walk Through History

Forest Park: A Walk Through History

by Carolyn Mueller

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For well over a century, generations of St. Louisans and visitors alike have enjoyed all that Forest Park has to offer. This proverbial playground with its green expanse of trees and pathways has served as a site for recreation, education, and gatherings of all types. The absolute best way to get to know these treasures is on foot, and with Forest Park: A Walk through History as your guide, you'll explore all the hills, fields, and winding ribbons of water in this outdoor playground perched just inside the city. Learn the history of the park before embarking on one of the seven carefully curated historic walks detailed within these pages. From the Art Hill Walk to the Golf Course Loop, you're sure to be inspired to explore its 1,300 acres of wide open spaces and historical markers. Find the best spots for a family picnic or check out the park's unique sculptures and statues. Discover the World's Fair Pavilion and Flight Cage as well as the historic Steinberg Skating Rink and the charming Jewel Box. Can't decide on just one direction? Try the Six-Mile Outer Park Loop and take in the entire perimeter. Discover the many facets of Forest Park, from monuments and memorials to waterfowl and wildflowers. Local author Carolyn Mueller brings an insider's perspective after spending a decade living near the park and countless hours exploring its bike paths and running trails. Check out her favorite spots like Kennedy Forest, the Bridge to Picnic Island, or the Saint Louis Zoo. No matter which path you take, let this guide enhance your journey and exploration as you venture into this crown jewel of St. Louis.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781681062211
Publisher: Reedy press, LLC.
Publication date: 04/01/2020
Pages: 38
Product dimensions: 8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Carolyn Mueller is a native Missourian and the author or several books on the history and natural wonders of St. Louis and Missouri, including Missouri Almanac 2018-19, Happy Birthday, St. Louis!, Bubbles the Dwarf Zebu, Dizzy Dean and the Gashouse Gang, and more. She enjoys introducing her son Jack to the wonders of Forest Park in every season.

Table of Contents

Foreword iv

Introduction vii

Why Forest Park? ix

Tour 1 Art Hill Loop 1

Tour 2 Golf Course Loop 5

Tour 3 Picnic Walk 9

Tour 4 River Loop 13

Tour 5 Deer Lake Loop 21

Tour 6 Eastern Loop 25

Tour 7 Six-Mile Outer Park Loop 31

Nature Walk 33

Afterword 36

Sources 37

Index 38

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