A Year in the Life of Forest Park
Posted on March 8th, 2010 by Erin Callier
As spring approaches (It’s almost here! It’s almost here!) Forest Park is on the cusp of its busiest season. As locals and tourist head out of hibernation and toward the wonders of this gigantic urban oasis, the paths will be packed with bikes, the many free attractions will nearly burst at the seams, and the grassy knolls will be strewn with sunbathers and picnic baskets galore. 
Open every day of the year, Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. and no matter what the season, offers an unquantifiable number of wonders and attractions. None knows this better than St. Louis-based photographer, Edward Crim, whose blog, Forest Park 365, chronicles a year in the life of this phenomenal park.
If you’ve ever visited or plan on visiting Forest Park, a troll through this prolific and often stunning photo blog is a must. Crim captures the essence of Forest Park with breathtaking images, whimsical family moments, wacky wildlife, creepy wildlife (insert shudder here), happy parkgoers, romance and many intimate glimpses of the creatures who call Forest Park home. Day and night , rain or shine, winter, spring, summer and fall, Forest Park 365 is a virtual masterpiece.
For those planning a trip to Forest Park, Crim’s site is a great opportunity to see all the wonderful ways to spend a day, or two, or three in the park. Rent a paddle boat, take a Segway tour, go fishing, bike, golf, take in a match, visit the zoo, attend one of the many events hosted in the park or simply stroll and watch the sunset.
On Fri., April 30, Norton’s Fine Art & Framing will host a free art event with Edward Crim and the 68, 492 photos from his year in Forest Park. Stop in from 5-8 p.m. and hear readings by Crim, a slideshow and the chance to win some of Crim’s work.
Credit: All photography by Edward Crim.
Tags: Edward Crim, Forest Park, Forest Park 365, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center Segways, St. Louis Attractions, St. Louis Zoo
Let the Segways Lead the Way
Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by Erin Callier
Time is running out to glide around town in style on the Science Center Segways. Saturday, October 31st marks the last day of the Science Center’s 2009 Segway tour season.
On Saturday, rise and Segway in Forest Park on the Sunrise Segway tour from 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Meet in in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium and start with operational training (you’ll get the hang of it in no time), then glide off toward the Forest Perk Cafe to grab breakfast before continuing on the tour. Cost: $95 per person.
Or, opt for the Glided Tour of Forest Park on Saturday or Sunday afternoon (1 p.m.-4 p.m.). Atop your Segway you will see the Park from a different perspective, while your tour leader offers a brief history of the park and its world-class attractions. Ticket cost: $80 per person.
For a shorter glide, there is Segway 101 on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet in the Exploradome Lobby in the Science Center and master the Segway basics. At the end of this 1 1/2 hour tour, you will walk away with your own personalized Segway Operator License. Cost: $35 per person.
The newest, and possibly best Forest Park Segway tour is the Nature Glide Brunch Tour on Sundays, where Segwayers will glide through the Park for brunch at the Boathouse Cafe, then head off into the Kennedy Forest and more–experiencing the natural side of Forest Park. Cost: $95 per person.
All Segwayers must be 16 years or older (just 12 years or older for Segway 101). Click here for more information and a complete Segway tour schedule.
Tags: Forest Park, James S. McDonnell Planetarium, Saint Louis Science Center Segways, St. Louis Attractions, St. Louis Tours