Faust Park

Activity Overview

Faust Park is one of St. Louis County’s most unique parks. Several separate foundations and organizations work together to create the overall venue. The park was created in 1968 through the generosity of Leicester & Mary Plant Faust who donated the property, nearly 200 acres in the heart of Chesterfield. It was their intention to forever preserve the original estate of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates.

Things to See & Do

Thornhill Farm - Relive St. Louis County's pioneer history at the Thornhill farm of Missouri's second governor at Faust Park. The Thornhill farm includes the home and utility buildings of Frederick Bates, his wife Nancy and their children, and shows how this family lived on the frontier in the early 1800s.Visit the Butterfly House

Historic Village - There are four homes and a total of 16 structures representing a variety of building and architectural styles, from log to brick. Spanning a period from 1840 to 1910, the Village illustrates differences in lifestyle representing various professions, developments and needs of the period.

Ride the big beautiful St. Louis Carousel - The St. Louis Carousel is home to an original carousel created by the Dentzel Company of Philadelphia in the 1920’s.

Enjoy a hike on a number of Faust Park Trails.

Kids will have fun on the onsite playground.

Faust Park also has a covered picnic shelter that holds up to 150 people and can be reserved for outings. It is located close to parking, the playground and restroom and near the entrance to the Historic Village.

Faust Park Insider Tips

• Park Hours are 7:00am to one half hour past official sunset, except when reservations are issued.
• The park features a vibrant calendar of events throughout the year including Summer Concerts, Food Truck Festivals, Olden Days Festival and more.