Forest Park's Nature Playscape In Missouri Is An All-Natural Playground The Whole Family Will Love
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 03, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Finding family-friendly fun in Missouri is pretty easy. In fact, the challenge comes when we’re deciding what to do for the day when we have so many choices. If you live in the St. Louis-area, chances are you’ve spent some time at Forest Park, whether at the Saint Louis Zoo or exploring one of its hiking trails. You might also want to check out Forest Park’s Nature Playscape.
Bring the whole family along to the brand new Anne C. Albrecht Nature Playscape at Forest Park, which opened in June of 2021.
Wear comfy shoes, because you’ll want to explore all of the nine activity areas that will inspire you and bring you closer to nature. The kiddos will love the sand play areas and the willow tunnels.
The nature playscape is all about, well, nature, and you’ll have an abundance of it to admire – from more than 300 trees to 700 shrubs. If you’re a fan of plants, you’ll love the 40,000 perennials.
Don’t worry if you need a break. You have plenty of benches on which to relax. Each of the benches, in fact, is made from local trees that have fallen or were in some way hazardous when they were standing.
Bring along drinks, or use one of the water fountains. The nature playscape also features pumps for washing your hands, stations for cleaning off your boots, and bike racks.
Have you been to Forest Park’s Nature Playscape? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! On the lookout for more unforgettable adventures? Go on a hunt for Bigfoot and ride thrill rides at Bigfoot Fun Park in Branson.
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