Map and Directions to the Grand Basin in Forest Park

Option 1: Enter the Park @ Forsyth & Skinker

• From Clayton & McCausland/Skinker, go north on Skinker. Forest Park will be on your right
• RIGHT on Forsyth (near Wash U) to enter the Park.
• Pass the brand new Golf Clubhouse on your left and a waterfall on your right.
• LEFT at the "Y" in the road (with a statue in the middle). Going Right would take you to the top of Art Hill.
• Go about 1/4 mile until you can see the Grand Basin on your right. You'll also see the Art Museum at the top of the hill in the distance.
• Park here on Lagoon Dr near the base of the Grand Basin.
• Take the walkway on the left side of the Basin and walk about 100 yards. You'll pass 3 smaller fountains and then see a larger fountain right before the walkway makes a sharp left turn.
• We'll be in that area, either on the point itself as it juts into the water, on one of the small bridges that boats pass under, or on one of the landings that lead you right down to the water's edge.
  

Option 2: Enter the Park at the History Museum. (Lindell Blvd)

• Enter the Park at the History Museum Entrance from Lindell Blvd
• Drive around the back of the History Museum
• Veer RIGHT. (You'll see the tennis courts on your left and the golf course on your right.)
• Go about 1/4 mile until you can see the Grand Basin on your left. You'll also see the Art Museum at the top of the hill in the distance.
• Park here on Lagoon Dr near the base of the Grand Basin.
• Take the walkway on the left side of the Basin and walk about 100 yards. You'll pass 3 smaller fountains and then see a larger fountain right before the walkway makes a sharp left turn.
• We'll be in that area, either on the point itself as it juts into the water, on one of the small bridges that boats pass under, or on one of the landings that lead you right down to the water's edge.