Doll's Head Trail — Attraction in Forest Park

We came here as a way to pass time prior to heading to our hotel. This is exactly what we were seeking, a space to adventure and explore without dropping $100 or being inside after traveling. At first we were a little disappointed and didn't see the "Doll head" part of the trail. After reading other reviews we realized it was over the lake - even then it wasn't obvious and we continued to wonder if we'd see the items shown in photos. We looked a little closer at our live map and alas, patience and exploration produced results. It was a lovely walk through a scenic and serene nature area. We saw a TON of neat spider webs, some turtles, fish & squirrels. Even tho it was over 90° outside the trees provided ample shade for an unexpected 45 minute walk - both my husband & I clocked 1.6 miles of walking. There are some boardwalk type walking paths but mostly trails neatly groomed throughout the wooded area. You can tell a lot of rain had recently fallen and lots of areas were somewhat washed out but nothing dangerous or impassable. Five stars for the trails and scenery, not the dolls head part - although there was nothing wrong with anything it was just there, underwhelming. Yet, I have a large appreciation for the county agencies who allow it to exist.

No restrooms, no amenities. Come prepared so you don't...

First of all, spiders. So many giant orb weaver spiders. And they spin immense webs directly across the path. I don’t mind spiders, but even I don’t want an enormous orb weaver crawling on me.

The solution? Take the northern part of the loop, which is the trail entrance farthest from the road leading in. And don’t go farther than the boardwalk across the lake. Here there be spiders.

Actually, we should thank the spiders. Zero mosquitos despite the standing water everywhere. The spider infested southern portion of the loop had water on the trail when we went, but it was flying-bug free. Good spiders.

The doll head trail is on the northern portion of the loop. It’s decently marked if you take the farthest entrance. We did not, so we wandered around a bit after coming off the lake boardwalk. No, it’s not an Easter egg hunt for art. All the installations are right along the trail. If you don’t see them, you aren’t there yet, or you went the wrong way.

My thoughts? I liked the hike, and the doll’s head trail was really cool. A bit creepy, but in a good way. I was told there used to be more installations, and they were stolen or destroyed. Don’t be that guy. And people need to stop leaving their single-use water bottles everywhere. You carried it in, you can...

Local fascists put up a sign saying you can't bring in doll heads or add to the decorations in any meaningful way,

I want to put out a psa that they don't own the park, this sort of public garden type deal exists all over every city as a way for the community to come together

To add, they specifically wrote on the sign "any decorations you bring in is trash and is considered loitering"

But it's ok if this local group of friends do?

I removed your sign "kaven" I think it's a bit fair if you're removing other people's additions. If you add another fascist sign I'll consider it littering and remove it.

Oh and by the way, you wrote your message on a stolen trucking sign with the phone number to the company on the back. Now you're a hypocritical fascist? Smh.

Especially the artists and the people who leave meaningful messages

public park it doesn't mean you claim or control any communal activity.

If you have a problem with it, you can review local...