Free Things to Do with Kids in St. Louis
22 free kid-friendly activities in St. Louis. No admission fees: parks, playgrounds, trails, and more, with age-fit and planning notes.
Highest rated: Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Suson Animal Farm, Lone Elk Park. 2 listings are indoor. 16 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age ratings, stroller access, and practical planning 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 22 indexable picks for this page in St. Louis, MO, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
17 for infants, 22 for toddlers, 22 for little kids, 22 for big kids.
Weather and access
6 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 20 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 20 stroller-friendly stops. 4 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
22 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
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,
Lone Elk Park
4.8 starsLone Elk Park is a free drive-through St. Louis County park where wild elk, bison, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey roam freely alongside the road.
Stieren Park
4.8 starsStieren Park has a wonderful inclusive playground that makes it a standout in the area, families with kids of all abilities love the accessible equipm
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
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeShaw Park Treetop Playground
Ages: 2, 12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeSuson Animal Farm
Ages: 2, 10
Tours & ExperiencesFreeLone Elk Park
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeStieren Park
Ages: 1 to 10 years old
Tours & ExperiencesFreeForest Park
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreePowder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeDennis & Judith Jones Variety Wonderland Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 9
Tours & ExperiencesFreeSaint Louis Zoo
Ages: All ages, one of the best free zoos in the country
Zoos & AquariumsFreeRiver's Edge
Ages: Best for ages 1 to 10
EntertainmentFreeJungle of the Apes
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Tours & ExperiencesFreeFrancis Park
Ages: All ages, best for 1, 12
MuseumsFreeMonsanto Insectarium
Ages: 4, 17
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in St. Louis?
- St. Louis has 22 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Suson Animal Farm, Lone Elk Park, Stieren Park, Forest Park. All are free admission; no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in St. Louis?
- Yes. 16 of the 22 free activities in St. Louis are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in St. Louis are good for toddlers?
- 22 free activities in St. Louis are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Suson Animal Farm, Lone Elk Park.
- How many free activities in St. Louis are stroller-friendly?
- 20 of the 22 free activities in St. Louis are fully stroller-friendly.
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