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Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States, encompassing 1,293 acres in the western portion of the City. Forest Park is home to the region’s most important cultural institutions, including the Missouri History Museum, the St. Louis Art Museum, the St. Louis Science Center, the Municipal Opera Theatre, the World’s Fair Pavilion, the Jewel Box, Steinberg Rink, and the St. Louis Zoo.

From its opening on June 24, 1876, Forest Park has been a beautiful and serene place, while also full of excitement and discovery. No other place is as uniquely St. Louis as Forest Park. It has witnessed some of the City’s greatest achievements, such as the 1904 World’s Fair and the welcome-home celebration for Charles Lindbergh. The attraction of Forest Park stems from its excellent location in relation to major roads and highways, the simplicity of its natural beauty, and the diversity of its uses for millions of visitors each year.

From its inception more than 120 years ago, Forest Park has been a magnet for St. Louisans. In 1896, Forest Park had 2.5 million visitors. Today, between 10 and 12 million visitors—5 times the population of the region—visit Forest Park and its many attractions every year.

Bonds Outstanding

There is currently outstanding the following one (1) series of Forest Park Bonds with an aggregate principal amount of $15,425,000 as follows:

Issuer	Series	New Money / Refunding	Par Outstanding	Final Maturity
St. Louis Municipal Finance Corporation	2013**	New Money	$15,425,000	February 15, 2026

** These bonds were privately placed and there is no official statement.