Forest Park Picnics

Evening Picnic · Pagoda Lake · Forest Park

Pagoda Lake Picnic
in Forest Park, St. Louis

A curated, zero-hassle dinner date beside one of Forest Park's most serene spots. Three courses from local STL restaurants. You just show up.

Book Your Pagoda Lake Picnic

The Experience

The most romantic picnic in St. Louis

Pagoda Lake sits tucked inside Forest Park near The Muny — peaceful, lush, and just far enough from the crowd to feel like your own little world. As the evening light filters through the trees, it's hard to think of a better backdrop for a date night in St. Louis.

We handle everything. A fully stocked basket arrives ready — three courses from some of our favorite local restaurants in the CWE and Grove. Blanket, cutlery, corkscrew — all there. Two hours, just the two of you.

And with every booking, $5 goes to Forest Park Forever. Romance, but make it civic.

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Location

Pagoda Lake, Forest Park
Near The Muny
St. Louis, MO

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Schedule

Wednesday – Saturday
5:30pm pickup
May through September

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What's Inside

3-course meal from local STL restaurants
Blanket, cups, cutlery, corkscrew
2 hours of private picnic time

How It Works

Three steps. Zero stress.

1

Book your evening

Pick a Wednesday through Saturday that works for you. Reserve your basket below — spots are limited per service night.

2

Meet us at Pagoda Lake at 5:30pm

We'll be there with your fully packed basket. Quick handoff, easy setup — your spot by the lake is yours for two hours.

3

Enjoy. Return the basket. Done.

Eat, relax, watch the evening light on the lake. At the end of your two hours, return the basket to us at pickup. No cleanup, no fuss.

What's Included

Three-course meal from local CWE/Grove restaurants

Fully stocked picnic basket

Blanket, cups, cutlery, and corkscrew

Two hours of private picnic time at Pagoda Lake

$5 donation to Forest Park Forever

Good to Know

Free cancellation 24+ hours before your picnic

Menu rotates monthly featuring local STL restaurants

Limited baskets available per service night — book early

Also available: Midday Picnic at Art Hill

FAQ

Questions? We've got answers.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before your picnic. If weather looks rough the day of, email us and we'll work something out.

What restaurants is the food from?

We rotate monthly with a curated selection of local CWE and Grove restaurants. Every month brings something new — check back or subscribe to our email list for menu updates.

Do I need to bring anything?

Just yourselves. We bring everything else. If you'd like to BYOB wine or a special beverage, there's a corkscrew in the basket waiting for you.

Are there dietary restriction options?

We curate each basket to include at least a little something for a variety of dietary walks of life — but we're unable to accommodate specific dietary requests. If you have a severe allergy or restriction, please reach out before booking.

Where exactly do we meet?

We'll send you exact meeting point details after you book. Generally, look for us at Pagoda Lake near The Muny at 5:30pm.

Reserve Your Spot

Book your Pagoda Lake picnic

Wednesday – Saturday · 5:30pm · May–September · Pagoda Lake, Forest Park

Prefer a midday date? See our Art Hill Lunch Picnic →