Your 2024 Guide to Fall in Forest Park — Forest Park Forever

Though the Missouri Department of Conservation has not yet updated its fall color report for our region, Forest Park Forever’s Conservation Arborist Kendall Wachter has been monitoring the forecast in St. Louis and other areas of the United States. Wachter suspects leaves will change in mid to late October and those colors will likely peak across the Park in early November. 

Forest Park Forever’s Land Management Team has long watched the Autumn Blaze Maple trees atop the Art Hill promenade and around Pagoda Circle to signal the most anticipated pallet change. However, the Park has over 47,000 trees, and not all will produce red-leaf backdrops.

Lindell Blvd. is expected to showcase a lot of yellow foliage thanks to the abundance of sycamore, tulip, and ginkgo trees. Shakespeare Glen and the path leading to Post-Dispatch Lake will host a quintessential palette of autumn hues thanks to the diverse range of oak, hickory and maple trees.

Though we partner with the City of St. Louis, Forest Park is not part of the Zoo Museum Tax District. Our private nonprofit conservancy depends on donations and member support to maintain picturesque landscapes and sustain welcoming Missouri habitats.

By joining Forest Park Forever as a member or making a one-time or additional gift today, you invest in Forest Park as a great place to enjoy today and for the next generation.