Big Muddy Adventures at the Boathouse

05/27/2026

Wild Forest Park continues all summer long! 🌳☀️ Explore St. Louis’ urban wilderness with Matt Fox every Saturday morning on this ecological kayak tour. Just $5!!

Sign up at paddleforestpark.com/wild-forest-park

05/12/2026

The Boathouse restaurant and parking lot is closed during renovations. Fear not! You can still rent boats and dine next to Post-Dispatch Lake.

Find the Big Muddy Adventures at the Boathouse boat dock (and more) northwest of the restaurant site. 🛶

A popup Boathouse Beer and Wine Garden is now open from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. daily (weather permitting), until September 30. 🥗

05/12/2026

What if your next St. Louis adventure started at dusk? 🦉🌙

Join an Owl Prowl with and venture into the nocturnal world of Forest Park. Learn about and discover Great Horned Owls during this two-hour guided walk.

For more info and registration, visit paddleforestpark.com/owl-prowl

04/23/2026

You don’t need to leave the city for a lake day… Rent a kayak, canoe, paddle board, or peddle boat any day of the week 🛶

04/21/2026

Renovations are looking good! Boat rentals are still open during construction…all year long! Come see us at our temporary dock just north of The Boathouse.

04/17/2026

Beer and Wine Garden now open daily in addition to boat and bike rentals!

04/15/2026

Edit: The Boathouse Beer and Wine Garden is a pop up starting tomorrow through September 30th, 2026. A limited menu and spot to have some nice eats, drinks, and gathering in Forest Park next to The Boathouse construction, but not too close..

You can park in the Visitor’s Center Lot or street park to access us and Big Muddy Adventures at the Boathouse. Small walk on a path.

We are right next to the lake and action of the construction of the Boathouse.

We will have more signage by next week showing you the way.

The Boathouse Beer and Wine Garden is opening tomorrow! Daily 11-6, weather permitting. We are a work in progress and building a little daily. Come on by and say 👋

Snacks, small menu, sundries, sweet kites 🪁, frisbees, & beverages for sale!

Beautiful atmosphere, smiling people, and yard games are complimentary.

Keep in mind we are a cashless operation. Hope you stop by our beautiful little park pop-up!

🚲 and 🛶 rentals are open too, get outside ☀️ 🌳

04/15/2026

Explore St. Louis’ urban wilderness!

$5 wildlife kayak tours all year long

Forest Park on Saturdays at 9AM
Simpson Lake on Sundays at 9AM

Grab your spot at the link in our bio or paddleforestpark.com and paddlesimpsonlake.com

04/14/2026

04/08/2026

Join us tonight and every Wednesday for Golden Hour! Golden Hour is a relaxing paddle social group for those ages 60+.

Free kayak rentals with a welcoming group, hosted by guide Matt Fox. Come paddle, connect, and unwind!

📍Big Muddy Adventures at the Boathouse, Forest Park
🕐Wednesdays, 5:30PM
👥Adults 60+
💸Totally free

Please pre-register online at paddleforestpark.com/golden-hour

04/07/2026

He’s back! Join Matt Fox for kayak tours in Forest Park and Simpson Park all season long.

Wild Forest Park and Wild Simpson Park are ecology kayak tours. Spots can be reserved for $5.

Golden Hour is a weekly 60+ social paddle in Forest Park. Spots can be reserved for free.

🌳Wild Forest Park: Saturdays at 9:00AM
🛶Wild Simpson Park: Sundays at 9:00AM
☀️ Golden Hour: Wednesdays at 5:30PM

Wild Forest Park:
paddleforestpark.com/wild-forest-park

Wild Simpson Park:
paddlesimpsonlake.com/wild-simpson-park

Golden Hour:
paddleforestpark.com/golden-hour