E-bikes on Forest Park
St. Louis area, Missouri · St. Louis City · Managed by City of St. Louis Parks (with Forest Park Forever)
❔ No published e-bike rule — call first
Last checked:
Which classes: Not stated; park guidance lists only wheelchairs and park/security vehicles as allowed motorized traffic on paths
The rules
Forest Park Forever's path rules say only wheelchairs, park vehicles and security vehicles may be motorized on paths, sidewalks and trails, which would seem to exclude e-bikes, but e-bikes aren't named. It asks riders to keep to 15 mph or less. Confirm with City of St. Louis Parks before riding an e-bike on the paths.
What the official source says:
Wheelchairs, park vehicles and security vehicles are the ONLY motorized traffic permitted on the paths, sidewalks or trails.
Source: City of St. Louis Parks (with Forest Park Forever)
📞 Call ahead: 314-367-7275 (rules and closures change)
6 miles · Hard surface and soft gravel paths
Missouri's e-bike classes
Missouri has three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle, cuts out at 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph). All three need working pedals and a motor under 750 watts. Missouri e-bike laws →
Nearby trails
- Castlewood State Park (mountain bike trails) 🟢 Class 1 (Class 2: call)Missouri State Parks
- Lost Valley Trail (Weldon Spring Conservation Area) ✅ Yes, all classesMissouri Dept of Conservation
- Great Rivers Greenway greenways (system-wide) ❔ Call firstGreat Rivers Greenway (rules set by each operating partner)
- Grant's Trail (Gravois Greenway) ❔ Call firstMultiple: Kirkwood, Oakland, Crestwood, St. Louis County Parks, St. Louis City Parks (built by Great Rivers Greenway)