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There's really something for everyone at The Tower Grove Park. This was a first visit to attend the Tower Grove Market. Parking on Saturday is really intense inside the park. It's all along a single road one-way that requires parallel parking. I only participated in the market, but I did see tennis courts and playgrounds. A Botanical Gardens is nearby that's highly regarded. On Saturdays they have music and food by the fountain. Absolutely a Saint Louis gem and can't wait to return soon.
Now that the weather is nicer I can go back to weekly walks at this gem. The trees lining almost every path, the basketball courts, fountain, so many picnic sites, and pavilions make this such a scenic walk. The park hosts a farmer's Market and food truck Fridays along with so many other incredible events.
I love this park! It has beautiful open green spaces, fields, ponds, paths to walk and benches dotted throughout. The biggest plus of this park is the many events they have throughout the week like live music and farmers markets. Centrally located and relatively safe, I think this is a great option for a picnic or a park hang out. Highly recommended!
STL is blessed with amazing parks and this is definitely one of them. TGP is an amazing spot to wander through the trees in the center of the city. There's ample space for athletic activities, picnics, walking, relaxing, and soaking in the vibes. Depending on the time of year you can catch gorgeous flowers or the fall foliage at its best. I also love it because it does so much for community- there are so many events including the iconic farmers market on Saturdays in the warm months. If you haven't visited, it's a must!
Walking through TGP makes for a great, scenic walk especially with less foot traffic and ample parking. I love walking on the eastern side of the park with the various types of scenery that it has to offer, and the fountain is one of my favorite views of this park, especially in the Spring and Fall seasons. The only downside is maneuvering around all of the goose droppings.
Such a beautiful park. There are walking trails around the park. There are plenty of pretty flowers to take pictures of and there are kids playgrounds for kids to play. Our dog Chloe love the fountain. There are also events here. Farmer markets are usually here on certain Saturday mornings. Last week they had festival of nations which was nice.
Love Tower Grove, however please give attention to the older children's playground! I noticed while there with my preschoolers that there pointy shards of rust and broken steps.
Not much going on today with on and off rain but I stopped by and had an explore of this fabulous park. The land was donated in 1868 by Henry Shaw who made his fortune here in Saint Louis selling supplies to pioneers. The park is 289 acres and extends more than a mile and a half from end to end. There are a number of pavilions and I only spotted a couple of them today during my exploration. The park also has tennis courts, softball fields, soccer paths and I enjoyed some of the paths that are suitable for walking and cycling. There is parking throughout as the roadways are quite wide. In addition to being home to nearly 400 species of flora, it is a bird-watching area as it is part of the Mississippi Flyway used by many different migrating birds. There are a number statues and monuments throughout the park including Shakespeare. The Columbus statue was removed after some controversy in 2020. [Review 17259 overall - 161 in Missouri - 777 of 2022.]
Park is my favorite park in St. Louis. It's a very active park. They have a farmers market, sip and strolls, events at the Piper Palm House all the time. There's a lot going on at Tower Grove Park. It's an excellent walking park. And it's excellent for family events. It has several rentable pavilions.
Attended the Festival of Nations and I enjoyed the chicken masala from Afghanistan and a tamale from Belize. The tamale was unlike no other that I've had because it contained a big chicken bone in the tamale.
Beautiful park! Huge, with ample street parking...at least there was on a weekday. The grounds were lovely, beautiful trees and flowers abound. Great place to take a stroll or laze in the shade.
How fortunate to have stayed only 2 blocks from this fantastic outdoor space during our vacation to St. Louis! The 1.6 mile linear park is a National Historic Landmark with large open green spaces in the center for activities (soccer, softball, etc) that is flanked by numerous monuments, statues, gazebos, pavilions, benches, and more. There are over 400 species of flowers, shrubs, and trees within the park. This is a perfect place to picnic (we took advantage!), cycle, jog, dog-walk, or simply sit with a good book and cup of joe and relax! I understand that it is host to many outdoor concerts, events, and weddings. Of course there tennis courts, playgrounds for the small ones, and even a wading pool and horse stable! There are food trucks on Fridays and a farmers market on Saturday morning. The park is dog-friendly (leashed of course). This park is an absolute jewel and the locals are fortunate for its presence!
25 days ago
I was at Tower Groves Park for the Chuseok Korean Harvest Festival. It was a nice event. There was live entertainment. They had plenty of vendors. They had a variety of food trucks to choose from. I had Korean Fried Chicken and yakisoba . The chicken was good. The noodles were good. I enjoyed everything. It was a hot day. read more
Tower Grove Park is a very special place in St. Louis with many amenities. First of all, there are lots of sidewalks that allow you to walk all around the part. Parking is free along the streets, as marked. There are pavillions that can be rented. There is a regular Farmer's Market, as well as fairs/festivals that take place here throughout the year. There is a fountain where lots of people take photos and a glass enclosed building that is popular for wedding receptions. You will find kickball/softball fields, a playground, and much more. I do recommend you cross streets with caution (don't be staring at your phone!). People often drive fast through the park and you could get hit by a car if you aren't paying attention. Also, keep your dogs leashed. read more
1 year ago
There's really something for everyone at The Tower Grove Park. This was a first visit to attend the Tower Grove Market. Parking on Saturday is really intense inside the park. It's all along a single road one-way that requires parallel parking. I only participated in the market, but I did see tennis courts and playgrounds. A Botanical Gardens is nearby that's highly regarded. On Saturdays they have music and food by the fountain. Absolutely a Saint Louis gem and can't wait to return soon. read more
6 months ago
Now that the weather is nicer I can go back to weekly walks at this gem. The trees lining almost every path, the basketball courts, fountain, so many picnic sites, and pavilions make this such a scenic walk. The park hosts a farmer's Market and food truck Fridays along with so many other incredible events. read more
I love this park! It has beautiful open green spaces, fields, ponds, paths to walk and benches dotted throughout. The biggest plus of this park is the many events they have throughout the week like live music and farmers markets. Centrally located and relatively safe, I think this is a great option for a picnic or a park hang out. Highly recommended! read more
STL is blessed with amazing parks and this is definitely one of them. TGP is an amazing spot to wander through the trees in the center of the city. There's ample space for athletic activities, picnics, walking, relaxing, and soaking in the vibes. Depending on the time of year you can catch gorgeous flowers or the fall foliage at its best. I also love it because it does so much for community- there are so many events including the iconic farmers market on Saturdays in the warm months. If you haven't visited, it's a must! read more
2 years ago
Walking through TGP makes for a great, scenic walk especially with less foot traffic and ample parking. I love walking on the eastern side of the park with the various types of scenery that it has to offer, and the fountain is one of my favorite views of this park, especially in the Spring and Fall seasons. The only downside is maneuvering around all of the goose droppings. read more
7 months ago
Such a beautiful park. There are walking trails around the park. There are plenty of pretty flowers to take pictures of and there are kids playgrounds for kids to play. Our dog Chloe love the fountain. There are also events here. Farmer markets are usually here on certain Saturday mornings. Last week they had festival of nations which was nice. read more
2 years ago
Love Tower Grove, however please give attention to the older children's playground! I noticed while there with my preschoolers that there pointy shards of rust and broken steps. read more
1 year ago
Not much going on today with on and off rain but I stopped by and had an explore of this fabulous park. The land was donated in 1868 by Henry Shaw who made his fortune here in Saint Louis selling supplies to pioneers. The park is 289 acres and extends more than a mile and a half from end to end. There are a number of pavilions and I only spotted a couple of them today during my exploration. The park also has tennis courts, softball fields, soccer paths and I enjoyed some of the paths that are suitable for walking and cycling. There is parking throughout as the roadways are quite wide. In addition to being home to nearly 400 species of flora, it is a bird-watching area as it is part of the Mississippi Flyway used by many different migrating birds. There are a number statues and monuments throughout the park including Shakespeare. The Columbus statue was removed after some controversy in 2020. [Review 17259 overall - 161 in Missouri - 777 of 2022.] read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Park is my favorite park in St. Louis. It's a very active park. They have a farmers market, sip and strolls, events at the Piper Palm House all the time. There's a lot going on at Tower Grove Park. It's an excellent walking park. And it's excellent for family events. It has several rentable pavilions. read more
How fortunate to have stayed only 2 blocks from this fantastic outdoor space during our vacation to St. Louis! The 1.6 mile linear park is a National Historic Landmark with large open green spaces in the center for activities (soccer, softball, etc) that is flanked by numerous monuments, statues, gazebos, pavilions, benches, and more. There are over 400 species of flowers, shrubs, and trees within the park. This is a perfect place to picnic (we took advantage!), cycle, jog, dog-walk, or simply sit with a good book and cup of joe and relax! I understand that it is host to many outdoor concerts, events, and weddings. Of course there tennis courts, playgrounds for the small ones, and even a wading pool and horse stable! There are food trucks on Fridays and a farmers market on Saturday morning. The park is dog-friendly (leashed of course). This park is an absolute jewel and the locals are fortunate for its presence! read more
I came here specifically to walk and enjoy the fall foliage. I loved that they have a 3.4 mile paved trail and it is fairly flat (easier for my dog to walk). The foliage did not disappoint - it was very pretty! There are many openings to get into the park and that makes some of the driving areas one way, but it's still very easy to get around. They were having a big pokemon event while I was there but it seemed well organized and most people were in a specific area looking for the pokemon. It didn't really impact the walking trail at all. Note that I dropped it one star because I didn't see any boards anywhere in this park that showed the trails and/or how to get to the different areas in the park. Because there are many entrances and therefore walking ways for pedestrians to those entrances, parts of the walking trail were difficult to know where to follow. read more
4 years ago
I feel very lucky to live so close to such a beautiful park! Every season has its perks but for beauty alone, fall and spring are my favorites - you can really get lost in the lovely spring flowers or gorgeous fall colors. The ponds by the ruins are also a neat place to people watch or feed the ducks and on the weekends, loads of people filter in to take wedding or prom pictures..it can be amusing. In the summer it's fun to picnic, rent a pavilion or catch one of the iconic fests such as The Festival of Nations, TG Pride, The Pagan Festival and so much more. The Farmers Market has also grown so much and it's a nice way to spend a Saturday morning - shopping, having a bite or a cocktail and listening to live music. Close to Christmas, The Piper Palm House which hosts a wonderful brunch year round, transforms into Frosted, a holiday pop up bar and it's soo adorable! I almost forgot to mention the horses and carriage rides though the park! They only have 2 horses and truly take good care of them. This is the only place I would ever consider taking a carriage ride because I know the horses are well cared for and live a happy life at the park. There's a little something for everyone at TGP! read more
So into this review I dove To rave about this park, and I rove Of the gorgeous wild trees And that one dude who pees In the bushes here at Tower Grove This is the most beautiful park in St Louis - of those I've visited - and one of many reasons why St. Louis is an underrated city with a lot of great things hidden around the city, here and there. It's also a massive city, and this kind of park is exactly what the city needs. Definitely my favourite Park in St Louis, out of all the ones I've been to. read more
6 years ago
This place is so gorgeous, I may or may not like this place better than Forest Park. Walked around after going to the Farmers Market which was in the park and there were so many amazing things to see here. One of my favorites was the Victoria Lily Pads which are also in the Missouri Botanical Garden too. There were so many small ponds full of different types of lily pads. The park is very walkable. Especially during early October in the crisp of Fall, it feels like you are in the Forest Gump movie with all the highly saturated different types of foliage surrounding you. Highly recommend coming here and will be back to do some yoga or to play badminton in the park! read more
3 years ago
I parked in Tower Grove to eat my dinner and enjoy the calming environment. It really is a beautiful, serene, abs charming outdoor space. This experience made my first night in STL so enjoyable. After dinner, I drove around the park and stumbled upon a nice market with some food trucks. Everyone was nice, I purchased some soaps, mushroom jerky, and a delicious hand pie dessert from several different booths. I highly recommend it if you're a visitor to the area. I know Forest Park is well know but don't sleep on Tower Grove. There were people walking, doing yoga, eating, playing tennis, and just sitting having a relaxing time. Parks like this are America's best idea. read more
History lesson time... Gosh I love history. Tower Grove Park was established by Henry Shaw on his own private land, this 280-acre linear park was designed and developed by Shaw and donated to the City of St. Louis in 1868. Officially opened to the public in 1872, Tower Grove has been characterized as the largest and best preserved 19th-century Gardenesque style city park in the United States, and is registered as a National Historic Landmark. Shaw believed that parks were important "not only as ornaments to a great city, but as conducive to the health and happiness of its inhabitants and to the advancement of refinement and culture." Shaw, a businessman who sold goods to pioneers, was a native of the United Kingdom, and used his personal experiences as well as extensive travels around Europe to as inspiration for both the Missouri Botanical Gardens and Tower Grove Park. The strongest influence was John Claudius Loudon, whose writings promoted a gardenesque method of planting that featured wide spacing of specimens, which allowed each tree, shrub, and flower to grow to full size and shape without crowding, so that its color and form could be best observed and appreciated. In Loudon's view, this systematic arrangement was the preferred mode of public display because it facilitated an aesthetic response. From Shaw's perspective, perceiving the park and its exotic pavilions as works of art rather than works of nature would also underscore the distinction between the park and the surrounding area. The park incorporates a series of pavilions, a music stand, shelter houses, mock ruins, lily ponds, bridges, fountains, statuary, stables, residences, and two conservatories, including the 1878 Palm House, the oldest standing greenhouse west of the Mississippi. The park also includes a collection of 435 varieties of more than 10,000 trees and woody shrubs. *PHEW* That was a lot. Now onto my personal experiences. To me, Tower Grove Park is leaps and bounds the best park in St. Louis. I love how accessible it is. You can always find parking, the surrounding neighborhoods are lively and offer a topiary of restaurants and shops for picking up food for picnics or grabbing a post-run coffee. So many 5k races that I run start from the Sons of Rest pavilion, so I'm very familiar with the terrain. Tower Grove is great for runners because it offers flat straightaways or rolling hills for an extra challenge. My favorite part of Tower Grove, are the somewhat hidden trails that connect larger thruways. You feel so connected to nature. The park offers so much to our city besides pure beauty. I have played kickball on the fields, hosted social distance picnics in the sprawling lawns, munched on some of the best foods at the Festival of Nations and sipped some of the best beer at food truck fridays. There truly is something for everyone in this city gem. Don't walk through looking down at your phone because you'll miss some of the most breathtaking greenery in St. Louis. read more
3 years ago
I love this park! There are many paved trails. We came here for the Saturday farmers market. The market goes from 8-12:30. There were so many stands with unique items and food and drinks. We just wished the farmers market went on longer, there were still so many people trying to shop but the majority of stands started closing up right at 12:30. We stayed after to explore the park and there were so many beautiful plants and flowers. There is also a gazebo with water fountains. There were also tennis courts that were full grass which we have never seen before. read more
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11 years ago
Tower Grove Park is like a rare blue jewel. Why I described it as such; IDK. It's great for softball leagues of all ages that often play/practice here, walking the doggies, jogging, picnics, moments of peace by the water, ceremonies and food trucks. I enjoy all the spots off the beaten path where I can take a seat and be one with nature. read more
Tower Grove Park, a little oasis in the middle of the city. St Louis has more than its fair share of city parks and other than the big kahuna itself (Forest Park) this is the next best park in the city as far as I've seen. Plenty of room and adequate parking this is a great place. There's some nice ponds as well as walking trails. St Louis has done a great job here. read more
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4257 Northeast Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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