Ok, if you're a travel nurse or other professional needing corporate housing for your assignment, you need to know that St. Louis has some truly amazing city parks! When you need a break from the hard work that brought you here, we've got you covered! Check it out.
There's always something happening in Forest Park, including the spectacular 'balloon glow up' the night before the annual hot air balloon race.
Forest Park, opened in 1876, is the largest park in St Louis and covers 1326 acres! This incredibly historic park was host to the 1904 World's Fair and the 1904 Summer Olympics. It is home to many of the city’s most famous attractions including the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, and the Missouri History Museum (all of which are FREE). If you're looking to get outside and move around, it's great place for walking, running, biking...you name it. There are racquetball courts, an outdoor ice skating rink, a playground, tennis courts, golf courses, ball fields and lots more. It is also host to a number of events, including a hot air balloon race, which you have to see. Recommendation: On a nice day, go walk around Emerson Grand Basin near the Art Museum. It is BEAUTFUL!
Nature puts on an absolute show each Fall in Tower Grove Park.
Tower Grove Park is a Victorian-era park that opened in 1889, and only 1 of 7 parks in the United States that is a National Historic Landmark. The park covers over 289 acres and is known for its beautiful gardens, 11 Victorian pavilions (the most in the world), and walking trails. Tower Grove Park also hosts many events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, and food truck gatherings. With over 400 species of trees, bushes, and flowers, it's a wonderful place to go for a walk, and you'll often find picnics, people chilling on blankets, frisbee, and all manner of outdoor enjoyment. The park is dog-friendly and is perfect for furry friends. Recommendation: Go check out the farmers market and stop by to see the lily pond while you're there!
The beauty of Lafayette Park is enhanced all the more by the incredible Victorian homes that border it.
Lafayette Park, officially founded in 1859 with roots stretching back all the way to 1767 (you read the right), is the oldest park west of the Mississippi. The park covers over 20 acres and is renowned for its beautiful gardens, fountains, and walking trails. It is also home to several Victorian-era homes, one of which is thought to have hosted Mark Twain, making it a popular spot for visitors interested in St Louis’s architecture and history. Recommendation: Go walk across Grotto Bridge, a beautiful foot bridge dating to 1896.
There you have it! Let me know which is your favorite!
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