I enjoy visiting Kiener plaza for different event they host throughout the year. Lots of photo opportunities if you are in need of a good spot for them. Keep an eye on this park to see what kinds of events they have. Concerts, rallies, yoga, markets, winterfest, etc. Always something fun to experience. Parking around Kiener plaza is mostly street parking, but I have been able to find a spot pretty easily whenever I visit even if I have to walk 2-3 blocks - no biggie. read more

I went here for a Friday night concert over the summer. It was very relaxing and entertaining all in one. I forgot the name of the artist, but her performance along with the live band was so captivating. This place gives date night, solo date, and family trip all at the same time. I love events such as these. Also, I know downtown parking usually isn't the best. However, because of the time and people getting off work to head home, parking was quite easy to find. I was able to park within reasonable walking distance near the Hooters across the street. read more

Kiener Plaza - Friday night concert series - Parks Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Tours met here but we came over to get a picture of the old City Hall through the Arch. There's a visitor center here and a sculpture of a runner. The very interesting shrubbery caught my attention as well as the intricate playground here. There were people working in the garden that was very informative about the types of trees & told me the exotic Pagoda Tree is from Japan. read more

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Came here for a surprise music. And food event. Normally I'm use to this place prior to sporting events. It's changed a lot. I like what the city did for the updates. Parking is all throughout. After 7 on week days I believe parking meters are free. read more

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Winterfest at Kiener Plaza. I loved it!!!! Plenty of action and photo opportunities available. Beautiful views of the Arch. Ice skating , igloo rentals, karaoke, smores, fire pits and even a couple of food trucks. This event is kid friendly, date night or just with friends chilling having a good time will be had. Christmas is in the air . Bundle up and have a good time ! read more

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You have to come check out the Summer in STL series of events in Kiener Plaza this summer. We came down here and had a great time enjoying the music, food and people watching. And it's right under the Arch! read more

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I found myself in the area recently for the blues festival and spent some time at Kiener Plaza. It's a park, but even more than that, it's a gathering space for the community. There were food trucks, musical performances and people lollygagging's about, just enjoying the evening. The water feature is nice and the trees are beautiful. It's a place I could see myself hanging out reading a book or chatting with people as they walk their dogs. read more

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Beautiful views of The Arch and Old Courthouse at Kiener Plaza. Harry Kiener was an athlete who competed in the 1904 Olympics that were held in St. Louis. He went on to be a steel company executive and a philanthropist. His donation contributed to this plaza. The Olympic Runner statue honors Kiener. It is surrounded by a fountain. Great views on a sunny day. The 1904 St. Louis Olympics were the first to award gold, silver and bronze medals for the first, second and third place winners. Prior to that the third place finisher left empty handed. read more

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This is a wide open park that is directly across the street from the Old Courthouse and the Gateway Arch. This plaza is built for hanging out or hosting a special event. The park has a bunch of benches and a few tables and chairs. The park spans 1.9 acres and was originally dedicated in 1962. The Plaza was reimagined in 2017 under the CityArchRiver project. The Plaza is named after Harry Kiener, an amateur boxer, wrestler, and swimmer, who is most known for his position on the US Track Team at the1904 Olympics in St. Louis. There is metered street parking and commercial parking garages within a reasonable walking distance. The Plaza has a small fenced in playground area that is on a rubbery mat surface with wooden rocking animals. a saucer swing, a wooden log climbing structure with a net, and a small wooden ship. There is not much to the area, but it is still nice and in good repair. The park is also home to a large path of green space, and a fountain garden with a splash pad. The water features were all shut down for the season as i visited the park in late September. You will also a very nice statue of Kiener, in the middle of a fountain in the park, but the fountain was not working during my visit. You cannot help but notice the bright green information building in the middle of the park. It was not manned though during my visit. This is a nice little plaza where you can get some awesome views of the Old Courthouse and Arch. It is a very chill spot and you will pretty much always find someone chilling there. It is a poplar site for events and hosts Sunrise Yoga, Sunrise Bootcamp, and Winterfest. This is not a destination spot. I stumbled this plaza on my way to the Arch. It is a very nice place to pass some time on your way to or from those attractions. read more

My kids and I went here for winter fest skating. Cute little skate rank in the middle of downtown. My kids really enjoyed skating here. Stayed here for two hours. At the time we went there were tree lighting. The weather at this time was cold so we did not stay another two hours to wait for the fireworks. It was super busy. Parking was either street parking or park in the parking garage. There were marshmallow kit that you can buy and several food trucks on opening day. read more

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This is a nice closet that we hung out and played at while we were in the area. We are visiting St. Louis and explore the area. We went to the playground and saw all the sites in St. Louis was a nice town to visit. read more

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One of the better plazas in the city where you can get a fab view of the Courthouse and the Gateway Arch. The plaza was named in honor of Harry J. Kiener, who was on the US Track Team at the Olympics held in St. Louis in 1904 during the World's Fair. The park features a playground, fountains and concert area and has a number of paths and a lawn that can accommodate a variety of events. "The Olympic Runner" statue honors the former Olympian, it is the work of Lithuanian-born immigrant William Zorach. [Review 17232 overall - 139 in Missouri - 749 of 2022.] read more

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Sure... It's small... But it's a perfect spot for snapping a well framed image with the Arc + statue of a running dude + domed building in between. I am at a loss to identify more about the sculpture or building... Just that it's a good spot. The park is somewhat small, but parking is easy right off the street at adjacent. We parked right in front of the Hooters... A convenience spot to use a restroom if you need it. Or if you prefer, you can drop in and get a snack of hot wings with potentially hot wait staff. Chuckles... Yeah I know it's cheesy... Oh well read more

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An urban park. Seems unremarkable. But if you wait for the Shakespeare festival, you are in for a treat. I saw a remarkable contemporary version of Midsummer nights dream. Best if you bring a blanket or folding chair. read more

Kiener Plaza - Shakespeare Festival - Parks Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I didn't plan to visit Kiener Plaza while in St. Louis - heck, I didn't even know what it was technically called before it showed up in my Yelp review recommendations - but I stumbled upon it while en route to the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse. This is a beautiful public plaza with an iconic view of the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse in the background. Stand right in front of the fountain for the epic, postcard-worthy frame. This area was a popular spot for a midday lunch break or walk around the park. I'm happy to see that STL invests in green space and public parks in the core of downtown with seating, statues, sidewalks and more. read more

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The vista of the Gateway Arch and the Old House is so awe-inspiring that there is a Yelp Business Listing independent of the Gateway Arch and The Old Courthouse called "Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse." The prime location to capture the two St. Louis iconic landmarks is from Kiener Plaza.   Kiener Plaza is a two block downtown park bounded by North 7th Street to the west, Chestnut Street to the north, North Broadway to the east, and Market Street to the south. It is  a park unit of the  St. Louis Gateway Mall ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Gateway_Mall#Kiener Plaza) whicho is a block wide linear park that connects the Gateway Arch to the northern entrance of Union Station. Essentially the linear park is aligned with the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse. It is on account of this alignment that Kiener Plaza is an unequaled spot to take in this magnificent sight.  Throughout our time in St. Louis we'd see Kiener Plaza. It took little effort to see it because it was right off 7th Street, the street we often traveled between the Embassy Suites and Busch Stadium. It is from the 7th Street periphery that the park provides the unparalled views. It is from this point where I frequently admired the Gateway Arch forming an upside down "U" over the Old Courthouse dome. Near the southwest corner the 7th Street viewpoint includes a splash pad. Capture it at the right time, and you get a bit of a water world image of the Gateway Arch with the Old Courthouse.   Throughout the park, the western topography is a series of marble, granite, and concrete pavers that create an inviting texture to the ground. Gardens, benches, movable furniture, around 140 trees, and a Statue are interspersed in the colorful paver texture. The children's playground features its own unique ground texture and color schemes. Contrasting from the west side topography is the grassy lawn on the east side near the Old Courthouse. The grassy lawn is an ideal location for gatherings and events.   On a far smaller scale than the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse is the Statue in the center. This Statue is "The Olympic Runner" by William Zorach. Guess who the Statue is based after? "Tadah!" The famous St. Louisan that the park is named after: Harry J. Kiener. He gained popularity after competing in the U.S track team at the 1904 Olympics that was held in St. Louis at the same time as the World's Fair. The Statue built in his honor is complemented by a water fountain feature with LED lights that have the ability to change color.   We spent some time sitting on a bench near "The Olympic Runner." This bench provided me with a northern view towards the junction of Chestnut Street at the  southernmost point of North Sixth Street. It was a view of parking garage towers with a T.G.I. Friday's at street level. Considering that a public restroom is nonexistent, this T.G.I. Friday's could come in handy. If you decide to walk from the north entrance to T.G.I. Friday's or another destination, please be mindful that you will be crossing the only dedicated bicycle lane in downtown St. Louis.   If I had been in this spot years prior to 1962 when the park was created, my feet would be in either the Old Lacleda Hotel or Senate Theater. Now if I'd been here prior to May 2017, my feet would be in a much different park. The Kiener Park that I visited in Summer 2018 is a refurbished park that cost approximately $23.7 million dollars. A year later it still looks new.  Based on my time here, I am going to dedicate this paragraph to share something else about this park that gets under the radar of many visitors. When you face northwest it overlooks one of the first skyscrapers. That building on the northwest corner of 7th at Chestnut Streets is the Wainwright Building ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wainwright Building). I spent a few minutes admiring it in the shade of a wood garden planted with native Missouri fauna. The marble, granite, and concrete pavers complimented the reddish brown texture of the Wainwright Building. To capture the magnificent sight of the Old Courthouse with the Gateway Arch is to capture time in Kiener Plaza. It is a "Must See!" when visiting St. Louis. read more

Such an awesome park downtown and renovated so beautifully in 2017! You'd never know there is a night time rat population estimated to be over 400 or the regular homeless man tearing off the electric panel cover to charge his phone. They do have a security guard that gets there around 8 AM and a park manager to ensure the area is kept nice. The trees need to do a little maturing to create some shade as right now there is none. The runner statue was left during the renovation which dates to 1966 and lends a great view of the arch and courthouse with the fountain. Here's my beef: THOSE SCOOTERS! They've left black skid marks all over the stones from stupid behavior. Tourists and morons-stop it! Ride on the street like you're spost to and stop marking up the $24M renovation and lovely stones. read more

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Great place to hang out, especially at night. Great views of not only the plaza but the arch as well. Wish there was a bit more to do/see around Xmas but oh well. Will def revisit soon. read more

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Really big plaza, good spot to sit and chat, hang out. The view of the arch is also great!

public toilets not available. I'm at another function here that has not enough portapotties. No toilet paper. No place to wash up (wash station has no water). trash cans are few and far between and completely overflowing. 1 security guard keeping kids off of the fountain. not making sure swim diapers are used in the actual splash areas. these event promoters and organizers should be held to a minimum of health standards. read more

Kiener Plaza is a place where many Saint Louis natives have gathered over the years for pep rallies and festivals. However I have to admit that I am guilty of mostly ignoring Kiener Plaza most of the year, however there are some days like Opening Day where it seems to be buzzing with activity and makes a perfect spot to meet up with friends. Kiener Plaza currently consists of two levels, a sunken level with a fountain and amphitheater like setting and an upper park like setting with the plazas most famous resident, The Runner. The Runner is a statue located in the main fountain in the plaza located directly west of the Old Courthouse, the fountain itself is usually dyed Red or Blue to celebrate the Cardinals or Blues. One major highlight of Kiener Plaza is that is that it's a perfect setting for photographers, most weekends you will find a wedding party stop by to get a perfect shot with the Old Courthouse and Arch in the background. During the summer months the plaza plays host to several festivals, such as Baconfest and the Hispanic Festival. Its large open layout is perfect for these type of events. However Kiener Plaza is in some desperate need of TLC, it has seen better days and luckily help is on the way. As part of the CityArchRiver project Keiner Plaza will soon get some much needed attention as it will be updated and modernized to match its slightly western sibling, CityGarden. The work is expected to be completed in early 2017! http://www.cityarchriver.org/2015/08/20/kiener-plaza-design-update/ read more

Kiener Plaza - Rendering of upgraded Keiner Plaza - Coming Early 2017! - Parks Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Kiener Plaza is where downtown gatherings typically take place. Whenever there are sporting rallies, they are usually here as Kiener Plaza offers gorgeous views of the St. Louis Arch and the Old Courthouse, is in central downtown and a few thousand people can easily pack into the plaza without too much crowding. When there are no functions going on, Kiener Plaza is a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown. There is a waterfall and a large fountain located on the grounds, both of which drown out the sounds of city life. Plenty of benches and walkways are speckled throughout the plaza, offering plenty of seating areas as well as opportunities for walks. There is an amphitheater where many public concerts and functions are held. It can even be rented, for a function or a wedding. read more

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I like Kiener Plaza for the simple fact that it is a great place to take pictures. When they dye the water, or when it is lit up at night, it is a sight to see. I've personally done some photography here on two occasions, and the photos were perfect! As a matter of fact, one of them is now in a poster sized print above my fireplace, and I get compliments on it every time a new guest comes by! A+ for the picturesque landmarks. Short a star because most days it is over-crowded and hard to get the shots you truly want to take. read more

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Aww Kiener Plaza. This is where my lovely boyfriend and I had our very first kiss. Beautifully located right downtown, it is certainly a great site to see. I love it here. I visit it quite often. I am usually going to be THAT person who will play in the water fall along with the rest of the bums hanging around there. I will jump in the water which is very impromptu on my part. Clothes on and all. I never make a point to plan on playing it. I just can't resist. Of course, I consider myself a kid at heart, so even if you feel so inclined to jump into the water yourself, then I'd say by all means, go in and don't look back. Kids swim and wade in here often. No promises on how much urine or what ever else can be in the water. I highly recommend taking a shower immediately after submerging yourself in this water. Sanitize your ankles even if you're in only for a brief moment to wade in it. It's is very scenic. God knows how many people get their touristy/engagement/wedding/romantic/souvenir looking photos taken here in front of the plaza. It's ideal really. You have the Arch, the Old Court House, waterfalls, sometimes a colored fountain with a famous Olympian statue in it, and if you're there during the right time of year, a massive Christmas tree. It's nice. Rallies are held down here a lot for the Cardinals and Blues. It's neat when the fountain is dyed red or blue to signify the sports team. Christmas tree lighting is held down here too. It is so pretty to see it lit up and seeing everyone surrounded to watch. It's a massive plaza and can hold a lot of onlookers. I like it, come down here and see what I'm talking about. read more

gorgeous and relaxing. Bums and skateboarders.. do not destroy this piece of luxury. read more

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This is a beautiful plaza in the heart of St. Louis! It's about a 2-3 block walk to the Gateway Arch and about 2 blocks to Busch stadium. Great place to take some photos! The fountains and gardens are beautiful! During hot weather you will see children playing in the fountains. I would have given this location 5 stars, minus the gathering of homeless people. They didn't bother us, but there were people with their sleeping bags laid out on the lawn, and another guy drinking beer while he was doing his laundry in the fountain! read more

this is a really good plaza and there is a lot of things always going on down in the plaza. we just recently went down for the BACON-FEST which was extra BACONY and it was so good. but this is more about the Plaza which gives off some Great views of the city and the water fountain is amazing, especially when they dye it blue for the St Louis BLUES...GO BLUES and red for those AWESOME CINCINNATI REDS!.... GO REDLEGS I really like this plaza and when they are holding an event, even if that event isn't the greatest just being down in the middle of the city if its a nice day out makes it all worth it!, i recommend you go take a walk or run through here on a nice day as well read more

Occupy St. Louis? These days, if you sit down in the amphitheater, you're likely to be approached by remnant protesters, who will try to convert you to their cause with all the evangelistic fervor of a street preacher. While I'm not unsympathetic to the concerns of the protesters, that's not why I was here, really. My visit was about a prime view of the old courthouse and arch AND appearing in a video clip of "Hail to the Victors" for the University of Michigan Alumni Association, St. Louis chapter. Our intrepid group of lousy singers will be featured as one clip in a montage of many. Through the miracle of digital editing, we may even end up sounding good. During the shoot, I got to meet a Michigan hockey goalie from the 70s -- great fun for me. And, I am pleased to say, during John H's brief tenure with "Occupy St. Louis," his personal Michigan flag flew proudly over Kiener Plaza, despite jeers from a few Mizzou fans, and that school in Columbus. read more

This is the absolute perfect place to take a great picture of the Old Courthouse & The Arch.