Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in St. Louis
12 outdoor adventures for families in St. Louis. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Zachary's Playground, Francis Park, Stieren Park. 10 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Zachary's Playground
4.8 starsZachary's Playground is a full-scale inclusive playground that was purpose-built so kids of all abilities can play together — and you can feel the int
Francis Park
4.8 starsFrancis Park has a spray ground that becomes ground zero for summer fun — toddlers shriek with delight running through the water jets while older kids
Stieren Park
4.8 starsStieren Park has a genuinely wonderful inclusive playground that makes it a standout in the area — families with kids of all abilities love the access
Tower Grove Park
4.7 starsTower Grove Park is St. Louis at its best — huge open lawns where kids sprint around like they own the place, a Victorian-era shelter house landscape
Lafayette Park
4.7 starsLafayette Park is one of St. Louis's oldest and most beautiful parks, and kids love the scale of it — massive open lawns, a pond with ducks to chase,
Zachary's Playground
Ages: 1–12 years old, especially great for kids with special needs
Francis Park
Ages: All ages, best for 1–12
Stieren Park
Ages: 1–10 years old
Tower Grove Park
Ages: All ages
Lafayette Park
Ages: 1–10 years old
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Ages: 10 and up (must meet height/weight requirements)
Bee Tree County Park
Ages: 3 and up
Tilles Park
Ages: All ages, best for 2–12
Turtle Playground
Ages: 1–10 years old
Willmore Park
Ages: 1–10 years old
Forest Park Forever
Ages: All ages
Rayburn Park
Ages: 1–10 years old
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in St. Louis?
- 12 outdoor family activities in St. Louis. Highest rated: Zachary's Playground, Francis Park, Stieren Park, Tower Grove Park, Lafayette Park. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in St. Louis?
- 10 outdoor activities in St. Louis are free, including Zachary's Playground, Francis Park, Stieren Park.
- How many outdoor activities in St. Louis are stroller-friendly?
- 10 of the 12 outdoor activities in St. Louis are fully stroller-friendly.
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