Francis Olympic Field, St. Louis

Name: Francis Olympic Field
Address: 1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, 63130, United States

#338 among attractions in St. Louis

Sport venue, Sport, Football, Arenas and stadiums

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Francis Olympic Field is a stadium at Washington University in St. Louis that was used as the main venue for the 1904 Summer Olympics. It is currently used by the university's track and field, cross country, football, and soccer teams. It is located in St. Louis County, Missouri on the far western edge of the university's Danforth Campus. Built in time for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the stadium once had a 19,000-person seating capacity, but stadium renovations in 1984 reduced the capacity to 3,300 people. It is one of the oldest sports venues west of the Mississippi River that is still in use. Francis Olympic Field now uses artificial turf that can be configured for both soccer and football. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1904 (120 years ago)Capacity: 3300Coordinates: 38°38'52"N, 90°18'49"W

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1 Brookings DrUniversity CitySt. Louis 63130 United States

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Francis Olympic Field – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pageant, Saint Louis Art Museum, Apotheosis of St. Louis, Delmar Loop.

1 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Pageant, St. Louis
26 min walk • The Pageant, nestled in the vibrant Delmar Loop area of St. Louis, United States, is a renowned concert nightclub that has become a staple of the city's music and entertainment scene. Since opening its doors in October 2000, this mid-sized venue has earned a reputation...
1.2 miSE
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis's verdant Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum is a beacon of culture and a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. With its grand neoclassical architecture, the museum, founded in 1879, stands as a proud guardian of...
1.2 miSE
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
31 min walk • Standing sentinel at the entrance to the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Apotheosis of St. Louis is a commanding statue that captures the essence of the city's rich history and cultural pride. Created by the renowned sculptor Charles Henry Niehaus, this bronze figure...
0.8 miNE
Street, Nightlife, Dancing
Delmar Loop, St. Louis
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, the Delmar Loop is a vibrant, bustling entertainment district renowned for its eclectic mix of culture, dining, shopping, and nightlife. Encompassing a six-block stretch of Delmar Boulevard, this energetic corridor is often referred...
0.6 miE
Washington University fine-arts center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
16 min walk • The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is an art museum located on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, within the university's Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Founded in 1881 as the St. Louis School and Museum of Fine Arts, it was initially located in downtown St. Louis.
0.4 miS
Universities and schools
Fontbonne University, St. Louis
12 min walk • Fontbonne University is a private Roman Catholic university in Clayton, Missouri. It enrolled 1,199 students in 2019. Fontbonne is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and it offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Wydown/Skinker, St. Louis
20 min walk • Wydown/Skinker is a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Washington University in St. Louis is located just north of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is bounded by the city limits on the west, Forsyth Boulevard on the north, Forest Park on the east and Clayton Avenue on the south.
0.4 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Crow Observatory, St. Louis
12 min walk • Crow Observatory is a historic observatory housed in the Crow Hall in the Physics Department on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The historic telescope is still in use, and the observatory is open to the public.
0.8 miNE
Tudor Revival architecture
Delmar Loop–Parkview Gardens Historic District, St. Louis
20 min walk • The Delmar Loop-Parkview Gardens Historic District is a historic district in University City, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri. It is roughly bounded by Kingsland Ave. North Dr. Delmar Blvd. and Eastgate. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The listing included 289 contributing buildings.
~1170 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis
6 min walk • Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university with its main campus mostly split between St. Louis County, Missouri, and Clayton, Missouri.
1.3 miS
Area
Richmond Heights, St. Louis
33 min walk • Richmond Heights is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,603 at the 2010 census. According to Robert L. Ramsay, the name was suggested by Robert E. Lee, who thought the topography of the area resembled Richmond, Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Francis Olympic Field?

Nearby attractions include Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis (6 min walk), Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District, St. Louis (6 min walk), Olin Library, St. Louis (9 min walk), Fontbonne University, St. Louis (12 min walk).

How to get to Francis Olympic Field by public transport?

The nearest stations to Francis Olympic Field:

Bus

Forsyth at Wallace Circle • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)
Snow Way at Throop EB • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)

Light rail

University City-Big Bend • Lines: Blue (7 min walk)
Skinker • Lines: Blue (19 min walk)

Tram

University City Library • Lines: Loop Trolley (17 min walk)
Leland Avenue • Lines: Loop Trolley (18 min walk)

Train

River's Edge Station (39 min walk)