Whether it’s to enjoy the Moonlight Boating event on Post-Dispatch Lake or to spend some quality time on the water with their pooch at Yappy Hour, the Boat House in Forest park is a place where St. Louisans can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Boats and kayaks rent at $15 an hour. During the winter, visitors can enjoy indoor dining and a giant stone fireplace. During the summer months, live bands play on Friday and Saturday nights outside a restaurant that serves everything from hand-tossed pizzas to salmon BLTs.
“It’s kind of an oasis from the city,” employee Kevin Rothlisberger said. “You look out at the lake it’s almost like you’re at a resort.”