Pavilions and numerous picnic sites and playgrounds are located in the upper section of the park. Forest Park is a large county park to the east of Creve Coeur-Olivette. It is home to The Muny outdoor theater where the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra plays its summer concerts. Also in the park are the St. Louis Zoo, the Science Center with its Omnimax Theater, a wintertime outdoor ice rink, the Jewel Box floral conservatory, the History Museum, and the Art Museum. The park also boasts a challenging 18-hole golf course.
Polo matches are also in vogue in the area.
At Faust Park, in neighboring Chesterfield, youngsters and adults can ride a fully restored 1920's carousel. For armchair athletes and others who prefer spectator sports, St. Louis offers professional football, baseball, hockey, and soccer. All the family fun is available to residents of Creve Coeur and Olivette.