Tower Grove Park Park
Historic public park with Victorian pavilions and gardens
In St. Louis, Tower Grove Park is a Victorian‑era municipal park with ornate pavilions, diverse plantings and an arboretum. Visitors stroll tree‑lined paths, browse the farmers' market, attend outdoor concerts, and photograph 19th‑century cast‑iron shelters and statues.
Tower Grove Park at a Glance#
Address: 4256 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States (Tower Grove Park)
Website: https://www.towergrovepark.org
Hours: Open daily sunrise-sunset
Admission: Free (park entry); some events or facilities may charge
About Tower Grove Park#
Tower Grove Park is a Victorian-era municipal park in south St. Louis, Missouri, created from land donated by botanist and philanthropist Henry Shaw in the late 19th century.
The park contains ornamental pavilions and bandstands, tree-lined promenades, formal lawns and planted beds that reflect 19th-century park design; it is used for walking, informal recreation, and community events. Seasonal markets and public programs are regularly held on the park grounds.
Henry Shaw provided the land and supported the park’s development in the late 1800s; the layout and many decorative features date from that period, and the park has been maintained as a public green space since its establishment.
Tower Grove Park sits in the Tower Grove neighborhood of St. Louis, immediately west of the Missouri Botanical Garden and a short distance south of the central city.
- Adjacent landmark: Sits immediately west of the Missouri Botanical Garden and is accessed from surrounding residential streets in the Tower Grove neighborhood.
How to Get to Tower Grove Park#
Tower Grove Park is a short walk from the Missouri Botanical Garden and accessible by MetroBus routes; street parking and neighborhood parking are available around Magnolia and Tower Grove avenues.
Tips for Visiting Tower Grove Park#
- Enter from Tower Grove Avenue for proximity to the park's Victorian architecture and the pavilion area.
- Look for the ornate pavilions and the antique bandstand-these are often missed by people rushing to the lawns.
- Visit during Sunday farmer's markets and community events for food and local character.
Best Time to Visit Tower Grove Park#
Spring and summer for events and floral displays; autumn for cooler walks and colors.
Weather & Climate near Tower Grove Park#
Tower Grove Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (981 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 3° | -6° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 7° | -2° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 20° | 14° | 94 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 103 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 93 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 32° | 26° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 81 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 28° | 21° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 76 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
