Reentry Resources in St. Louis

Spending quality time with your family, friends, and support network is so important—as quality time is beneficial for your overall wellbeing and strengthens family bonds. This section highlights locations with free activities and events in the St. Louis area that are family-friendly and accessible. All of the listed places are accessible by the Metro system in the city, and many of these are located in Forest Park.

Laumeier Sculpture Park

One of the largest dedicated sculpture parks in the country aimed to engage the community through art and nature. Perfect for all ages. Free activities include:

• Seeing 60 large-scale outdoor sculptures in 105-acre park and trails
• Visiting different exhibitions in the Aronson Fine Arts Center
• Listening to artist lectures during exhibition openings

Location:

12580 Rott Road
St. Louis, MO 63127

Laumeier Sculpture Park in Sunset Hills is near bus routes 49 (Lindbergh) and 21 (Watson Road), and is also located near Shrewsbury-Lansdowne 1-44 MetroLink Station.

Contact Information: www.laumeiersculpturepark.org

Accessibility:

• Wheelchair accessible public restrooms
• Some wheelchair accessible pathways

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CityGarden Sculpture Park

An urban sculpture park in downtown St. Louis. Free things to do include:

• Admiring the free interactive art of 24 outdoor sculptures
• Playing in the children’s spray plaza, including a 180-foot-long pool and 6-foot waterfall
  • Pools are open 10am to 8pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day
  • Fountains are on from April 1st to November 1st
• Attending free events based on those listed on the event calendar

Location:

801 Market St
St. Louis, MO 63101

CityGarden Sculpture Park is located near 8th and Pine MetroLink Station and near bus routes 40 (N. Broadway) and 32 (M.L. King). 

Contact Information: www.citygardenstl.org

Accessibility:

• ADA Compliant
• Available Handicapped Parking at 8th and Chestnut Streets and Market and 9th Streets

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The Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch is located in downtown St Louis right next to the river. The park where you can view the Arch and the museum are free. The museum galleries span 200 years of history and cover Native American history in the region, colonization and the early years of St Louis, Lewis and Clark’s expedition West, construction of the Gateway Arch, and more. Though the museum is free, it does cost money to go inside the tram that takes you to the top of the Arch. Nearby the Arch you can also see the Old Courthouse.

Location:

11 N. 4th St.
St. Louis, MO 63102

The Gateway Arch, in downtown St. Louis, is located near bus route 40 (N. Broadway) and near Metro Stations, 8th and Pine and Laclede’s Landing.

Contact Information:

Toll free: (877) 982-1410
www.gatewayarch.com

Accessibility:

• Most areas in the Arch and Museum are accessible by wheelchair, and the main entrance is wheelchair accessible. The tram that goes to the top of the Arch is not wheelchair accessible.
• Hearing-impaired visitors may request assisted listening and captioning devices for the documentary movie.
• Sight-impaired visitors may request audio description devices for the documentary movie. 

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St. Louis Union Station

A historic train station was converted into a place for attractions and fun events. Free things to do include:

• Experience a 3D light show of color and images in the Grand Hall Light Show
  • Shows run daily 5pm – 10pm and begin on the hour
• Watch a fire, water, and light music show that features waterfalls, and colorful lights, shooting flames from the lake every evening starting at 5pm

Location:

1820 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

The St. Louis Union Station in downtown St. Louis is located near bus stops 94 (Page), 4 (Natural Bridge), 10 (Gravois-Lindell), and 11 (Chippewa). It is also near the Union Station MetroLink stop.

Contact Information:

(314) 621-5262
www.stlouisunionstation.com

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St. Louis Zoo

A leading zoo in animal research, management, conservation, and education. Free things to do include:

• Seeing a range of animals from all over the world
• Listening to music at the Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert series
• Touching and watching stingrays at the Caribbean Cove (free admission the first hour zoo is open)
• Enjoying many more free events and activities throughout the year
• Playing in a giant playground, including a sandbox, water shooters, and see-through slide at the Children’s Zoo (free admission the first hour the zoo is open)

Location

1 Government Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63110

The St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park is located near 90 (Hampton) bus stop and is near the Forest Park – DeBaliviere MetroLink station.

Contact Information:

Toll free: (800) 966-8877
(314) 781-0900
www.stlzoo.org

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St. Louis Art Museum on Art Hill

A beautiful museum known for its paintings, sculptures, and installations. Free things to do include:

• Browsing art from all over the world in different exhibits
• Enjoying family time on Family Sundays
  • Includes hands-on art activities and family-friendly tour of galleries
    • Tour begins at 2:30pm and sign up begins at 1pm
• Engaging with art through Wee Wednesdays and Weekends for children 3-5
  • Includes playtime, storytelling, art making, and museum walks
• Learning more about art and the museum through the Teen Arts Council, recommended for teenagers
  • Includes behind-the-scenes museum experiences, art workshops, and field trips to local arts organizations

Location:

One Fine Arts Dr
Forest Park, St. Louis 63110

The St. Louis Art Museum on Art Hill is located near 90 (Hampton) bus stop. The St. Louis Art Musuem can also be accessed via MetroLink with two stations in walking distance of the museum: Skinker Station (0.8 mile walk) and Forest Park-Debaliviere Station.

Contact Information: www.slam.org

Accessibility:

• Elevators are located on all levels of museum
• Complimentary wheelchairs available at the Information Centers
• Magnifying glasses and large-print copies of exhibition labels are available at the Information Centers
• Accessible entrances at the East Building and in the parking garage

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St. Louis Science Center

The St. Louis Science Center includes a science museum and planetarium with exhibits and activities for all ages. Free things to do include:

• Visiting the Ecology & Environment Exhibit to look at the dinosaurs that walked the Earth long ago as well as discover fossils in the dig site
• Going to the GameXploration attraction to play games and video games and to experience virtual reality
• Visiting the Structures Exhibit and test your engineering skills with activities like building your own bridge or skyscraper
• Exploring the stars with free public telescope viewings and a planetarium show for all ages or a science fiction film at 10pm (recommended for those 16 and older)
  • Only on First Fridays of the month at 7pm
  • Tickets on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6pm

Location:

5050 Oakland Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110

The St. Louis Science Center is located in Forest Park near 31 (Chouteau) and 95 (Kingshighway) bus stops, and is also near the Central West End Station.

Contact Information: www.slsc.org

Accessibility:

• Elevators and ramps available in all public areas
• Wheelchairs and strollers free to rent (located in lobbies of Oakland Building and the McDonnell Planetarium)
• Free lending of audio devices