Free Things to Do with Kids in St. Louis
18 free kid-friendly activities in St. Louis. No admission fees: parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Longview Farm Park, Suson Animal Farm. 2 listings are indoor. 14 listings are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this free activities list
Use this list when you need a low-cost anchor stop or a quick add-on between meals. KidPaths is currently tracking 18 indexable picks for this page in St. Louis, MO, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
12 for infants, 17 for toddlers, 18 for little kids, 18 for big kids.
Weather and access
4 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 16 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 16 stroller-friendly stops. 2 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
18 free picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Shaw Park Treetop Playground
4.9 starsShaw Park's Treetop Playground is an elevated play structure set among the trees of Clayton's beautiful Shaw Park, featuring multi-level climbing, con
Longview Farm Park
4.8 starsLongview Farm Park is a beautifully preserved 1,800-acre historic farm estate turned public park, featuring a massive barn, stables, historic building
Suson Animal Farm
4.8 starsSuson Animal Farm is a free St. Louis County petting zoo and working farm where kids can feed and interact with goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, rabbits,
Forest Park
4.8 starsForest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the US (bigger than Central Park) and packs in the free Saint Louis Zoo, Jewel Box, paddle boats, mul
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 accessi
FreeShaw Park Treetop Playground
Ages: 2, 12
FreeLongview Farm Park
Ages: All ages
FreeSuson Animal Farm
Ages: 2, 10
FreeForest Park
Ages: All ages
FreeStieren Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
FreeLone Elk Park
Ages: All ages
FreePowder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Ages: All ages
FreeMonsanto Insectarium
Ages: 4, 17
FreeWorld Bird Sanctuary
Ages: 3, 17 (excellent for nature-loving kids)
FreeRiver's Edge
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeSaint Louis Zoo
Ages: All ages , one of the best free zoos in the country
FreeZachary's Playground
Ages: 1, 12 years old, especially great for kids with special needs
FreeTurtle Playground
Ages: 1, 10 years old
FreeTower Grove Park
Ages: All ages
FreeLafayette Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
FreeBee Tree County Park
Ages: 3 and up
FreeWillmore Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
FreeExplore St. Louis
Ages: All ages (as a planning resource)
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in St. Louis?
- St. Louis has 18 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Longview Farm Park, Suson Animal Farm, Forest Park, Stieren Park. All are free admission; no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in St. Louis?
- Yes. 14 of the 18 free activities in St. Louis are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in St. Louis are good for toddlers?
- 17 free activities in St. Louis are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Longview Farm Park, Suson Animal Farm.
- How many free activities in St. Louis are stroller-friendly?
- 16 of the 18 free activities in St. Louis are fully stroller-friendly.
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