"SLU Dog Park & Sculpture Garden, Midtown The Grove by Manifest. Finding a grassy spot to relax in the city is no easy task. Finding one where you can let your dog run free and pee on art is nearly impossible. Luckily, if you’ve got a creative pooch that’s down to run wild, St. Louis University has you covered. Ellen Clark Sculpture Park is a fenced-in gem right in the heart of midtown. Two and four-legged visitors alike can enjoy the massive sculptures placed throughout a lush green dog park. There are plenty of benches for the humans, water fountains and bowls throughout, plus a super handy poop bag dispenser. And if you and your furry best friend aren’t fans of notoriously hot Midwest summer days, the sculptures are illuminated at night. Did we mention this colorful park is completely free and open to all? What a treat!"