Turtle Park, St. Louis

Name: Turtle Park
Address: 6401 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, 63139, United States

#90 among attractions in St. Louis

Relax in park, Park, Playground

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Turtle Park is a sculpture park located at the southern edge of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Tamm Avenue. The park contains seven concrete turtles and one snake. The turtles were designed and sculpted by Bob Cassilly and the park opened in August 1996. Turtle Park can be seen from Interstate 64 and the Saint Louis Zoo to the north. ()

Created: 1996Elevation: 505 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°37'55"N, 90°17'34"W

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6401 Oakland AveForest ParkSt. Louis 63139 United States

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Turtle Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Apotheosis of St. Louis.

0.6 miNE
Sprawling historic public space
Forest Park, St. Louis
17 min walk • Forest Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of St. Louis, United States, is not only a park but a cultural and recreational hub that spans 1,371 acres. Opened in 1876, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country, surpassing even New York's Central Park in size.
0.5 miN
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis's verdant Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum is a beacon of culture and a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. With its grand neoclassical architecture, the museum, founded in 1879, stands as a proud guardian of...
~1290 ftNE
Free zoo with large mammals and penguins
Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, the Saint Louis Zoo stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family entertainment. With its roots stretching back to the 1904 World's Fair, this historic institution has grown into one of the most...
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
15 min walk • Standing sentinel at the entrance to the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Apotheosis of St. Louis is a commanding statue that captures the essence of the city's rich history and cultural pride. Created by the renowned sculptor Charles Henry Niehaus, this bronze figure...
1 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri History Museum, St. Louis
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis' vibrant Forest Park, the Missouri History Museum stands as a proud custodian of the region's past. This esteemed institution is dedicated to sharing the rich tapestry of Missouri's history through a wide array of exhibits, educational...
1.2 miE
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis
32 min walk • The Saint Louis Science Center, nestled in the vibrant city of St. Louis, United States, stands as an interactive playground for the curious and the learned. This dynamic museum is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of science and technology through its...
1.2 miNW
Washington University fine-arts center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
31 min walk • The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is an art museum located on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, within the university's Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Founded in 1881 as the St. Louis School and Museum of Fine Arts, it was initially located in downtown St. Louis.
0.9 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Muny, St. Louis
23 min walk • The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre is an amphitheatre located in St. Louis, Missouri. The theatre seats 11,000 people with about 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis.
0.7 miE
Garden
Jewel Box, St. Louis
19 min walk • The Jewel Box is a greenhouse located in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It now serves as a public horticultural facility and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1120 ftN
Zoo
Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis
6 min walk • The Bayer Insectarium is an insectarium located within the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Having opened in 2000 and designed by David Mason & Associates with a cost of $4 million, this 9,000 square feet facility houses educational exhibits and an active breeding and research facility.
1.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Fontbonne University, St. Louis
36 min walk • Fontbonne University is a private Roman Catholic university in Clayton, Missouri. It enrolled 1,199 students in 2019. Fontbonne is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and it offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Turtle Park?

Nearby attractions include Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis (6 min walk), Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis (7 min walk), Clayton/Tamm, St. Louis (7 min walk), Dogtown, St. Louis (11 min walk).

How to get to Turtle Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turtle Park:

Train

River's Edge Station (4 min walk)
Red Rocks Station (8 min walk)

Tram

Missouri History Museum/Forest Park • Lines: Loop Trolley (25 min walk)
Forest Park - DeBaliviere Metrolink • Lines: Loop Trolley (31 min walk)

Bus

Skinker at Brookings • Lines: 5 (30 min walk)
Forsyth at Hoyt WB • Lines: 5 (30 min walk)

Light rail

Forest Park-DeBaliviere • Lines: Blue, Red (31 min walk)