Outdoor Activities for Kids in St. Louis
33 outdoor adventures for families in St. Louis. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape, Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Suson Animal Farm. 20 listings are free. Qualified listings include age ratings, stroller access, and practical planning tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 33 indexable picks for this page in St. Louis, MO, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
21 for infants, 30 for toddlers, 32 for little kids, 33 for big kids.
Weather and access
13 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 33 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 27 stroller-friendly stops. 7 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
20 free picks. 9 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape
4.9 starsThe Nature Playscape at the Missouri Botanical Garden is a naturalistic outdoor play space designed to connect children with the natural world, logs t
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
Parks & PlaygroundsAnne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape
Ages: 2, 12
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 & ExperiencesMissouri Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages, Children's Garden is exceptional for ages 2 to 12
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
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in St. Louis?
- 33 outdoor family activities in St. Louis. Highest rated: Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape, Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Suson Animal Farm, Lone Elk Park, Stieren Park. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in St. Louis?
- 20 outdoor activities in St. Louis are free, including Shaw Park Treetop Playground, Suson Animal Farm, Lone Elk Park.
- How many outdoor activities in St. Louis are stroller-friendly?
- 27 of the 33 outdoor activities in St. Louis are fully stroller-friendly.
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