Midday Picnic · Art Hill · Forest Park
Art Hill Picnic
in Forest Park, St. Louis
A curated, zero-hassle lunch date beside the St. Louis Art Museum. Three courses from local STL restaurants. You just show up.
Book Your Art Hill Picnic
The Experience
The most iconic picnic spot in St. Louis
Art Hill in Forest Park is one of the most beautiful settings in the Midwest — the sweeping green lawn, the St. Louis Art Museum above, the Grand Basin below. It's where St. Louis comes to breathe. Now it's where you come for lunch.
We do the planning. You do the picnicking. At pickup we hand you a fully stocked basket — three courses sourced from four acclaimed CWE and Grove restaurants, including a pint of ice cream chilled in a quadruple-insulated tumbler. It'll still be frozen when you're ready for it. (Or eat it first. We won't tell your mom.) Cups, cutlery, corkscrew, chilled water, and a waterproof blanket — all in the basket. Pick out the perfect patch of grass and settle in.
Every booking includes a $5 donation to Forest Park Forever — because the park deserves to stay this beautiful.
Location
Art Hill, Forest Park
Near the St. Louis Art Museum
St. Louis, MO
Schedule
Wednesday – Saturday
11:30am pickup
April through October
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.
Book your date
Pick a Wednesday through Saturday that works for you. Reserve your basket below — spots are limited per service day.
Meet us at Art Hill at 11:30am
Pick up your thoughtfully-packed basket — your spot for the next two hours is yours to choose.
Enjoy. Return the basket. Done.
Eat, relax, take in the view. At the end of your two hours, return the basket to us at pickup. No cleanup, no fuss.
Weather-Proof Date Night
Forest Park is gorgeous.
Missouri weather is… dramatic.
That’s why every picnic includes free cancellation up to 24 hours before. If the forecast turns — or weather shifts mid-picnic — we’ll help you reschedule. No fees, no drama.
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 Art Hill
$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 day — book early
Also available: Evening Picnic at Pagoda Lake
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 all 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. Look for us at the top of Art Hill near the St. Louis Art Museum at 11:30am.
Reserve Your Spot
Book your Art Hill picnic
Wednesday – Saturday · 11:30am · April–October · Art Hill, Forest Park
Looking for an evening date instead? See our Pagoda Lake Dinner Picnic →