John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest

Definitely enjoy the walk in this forest. Can soak up so much scenic views in the early mornings before the crowd.

A wonderful oasis of unblemished nature right in the city within Saint Louis' Forest Park, which is bigger than New York's Central Park. Several meandering trails run through the woods, allowing you to enjoy some "shinrin-yoku" (a Japanese term that means "forest bathing") during your wanders. Since I live in Alaska, I do not often get to visit, but I was fortunate enough to encounter several deer on my most recent ramble.

Hidden gem in Forest Park. Trails are rarely crowded, and the ecological restoration has produced wonderful results. The wooded areas are full of native wildflowers in spring, and the savanna areas are full of native flowers in summer. Urban oasis of wildlife.

Great place to hike and meditate. Tranquility and Peace are abundant in this hidden gem in the heart of our urban forest.

About as close to a forest oasis you are going to get within city limits. We were here in the winter so the pictures are not doing it justice. Some parts are deep enough in the woods where you don't see cars or building anymore. Combination of concrete, gravel, and dirt paths throughout. Trails are kind of a cluster that go off in crazy directions without a real loop. If you do the actual quasi loop I thinks it's barely a mile.