Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in St. Louis
17 outdoor adventures for families in St. Louis. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Longview Farm Park, Lone Elk Park. 14 listings are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 17 indexable picks for this page in St. Louis, MO, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
11 for infants, 15 for toddlers, 16 for little kids, 17 for big kids.
Weather and access
17 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 13 stroller-friendly stops.
Cost scan
14 free picks. 2 paid 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
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.
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
FreeShaw Park Treetop Playground
Ages: 2, 12
FreeLongview Farm Park
Ages: All ages
FreeLone Elk Park
Ages: All ages
FreeSuson Animal Farm
Ages: 2, 10
FreeForest Park
Ages: All ages
FreeStieren Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
FreeWorld Bird Sanctuary
Ages: 3, 17 (excellent for nature-loving kids)
FreeRiver's Edge
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Shaw Nature Reserve
Ages: 5, 17 (requires walking; best for nature-curious families)
FreeZachary's Playground
Ages: 1, 12 years old, especially great for kids with special needs
FreeTurtle Playground
Ages: 1, 10 years old
FreeBee Tree County Park
Ages: 3 and up
Partially FreeTilles Park
Ages: All ages, best for 2, 12
FreeLafayette Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Ages: 10 and up (must meet height/weight requirements)
FreeTower Grove Park
Ages: All ages
FreeWillmore Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in St. Louis?
- 17 outdoor family activities in St. Louis. Highest rated: Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Longview Farm Park, Lone Elk Park, Suson Animal Farm, Forest Park. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in St. Louis?
- 14 outdoor activities in St. Louis are free, including Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Longview Farm Park, Lone Elk Park.
- How many outdoor activities in St. Louis are stroller-friendly?
- 13 of the 17 outdoor activities in St. Louis are fully stroller-friendly.
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