Forest Park’s Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape

Located in the heart of Forest Park near the World’s Fair Pavilion, the Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape was built to enable visitors, especially children, to connect with nature and engage their senses as they explore, discover and learn. The destination features nine distinct activity areas — including a Sensory Garden, Spring, Meadow, Mounds and Wetland — and a series of accessible paths and boardwalks that connect them.

Playscape Size: 17 acres
Trees planted: 300
Shrubs planted: 700
Perennials Planted: 40,000
Boulders & Rocks: 1,500 tons, including Missouri limestone
Paths: 1+ miles
Boardwalks: 4
Wood Stump Steppers: 1,500+
Sand for Play Areas: 30 tons
Hand Water Pumps: 5
Boot-Washing Stations: 2
Benches: 30+ made from fallen or hazard local trees
Bike Racks: 7
Drinking Fountains: 3