Compton Hill Reservoir Park, St. Louis

Name: Compton Hill Reservoir Park
Address: 1700-1898 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, 63104, United States
Telephone: +1 314-552-9000

#94 among attractions in St. Louis

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Compton Hill Reservoir Park is a 36-acre public park located in the Compton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Located on one of the highest elevations within the city, the park surrounds a 28-million-US-gallon reservoir used to provide water for many of the city's residents. ()

Created: 1867Elevation: 574 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°36'53"N, 90°14'15"W

Address

1700-1898 S Grand BlvdCompton Heights Historic DistrictSt. Louis 63104 United States

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+1 314-552-9000

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Day trips

Compton Hill Reservoir Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Missouri Botanical Garden, Chaifetz Arena, Climatron, Tower Grove Park.

1.2 miW
Walkable gardens with exhibits
Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis and a center for botanical research and science education. Covering 79 acres, this garden is one of the oldest in the United States and has been a place of beauty and learning since its...
1.3 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis
34 min walk • Chaifetz Arena stands as a modern landmark in the bustling city of St. Louis, United States, serving as a premier sports and entertainment venue. Opened in April 2008, this state-of-the-art arena is situated on the campus of Saint Louis University and has become a hub...
1.2 miW
Tropical plants in a geodesic dome
Climatron, St. Louis
30 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of St. Louis, the Climatron stands as a pioneering marvel within the Missouri Botanical Garden. This geodesic dome, the first of its kind to be used as a conservatory, was inaugurated in 1960 and has since been an iconic fixture in the realm...
1.1 miSW
Serene green spot with historic features
Tower Grove Park, St. Louis
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, Tower Grove Park is a verdant oasis renowned for its scenic landscapes, historic pavilions, and community-focused atmosphere. Spanning 289 acres, this municipal park, established in 1868, serves as a treasured urban retreat for both...
~1330 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Compton Heights, St. Louis
7 min walk • The Compton Heights historic neighborhood, located near the south side of St. Louis, Missouri in the shadow of the great water tower of Reservoir Park is one of the earliest planned residential developments of the American nineteenth century.
0.9 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Francis de Sales Oratory, St. Louis
25 min walk • St. Francis de Sales Church is a Roman Catholic Oratory located in south St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It is the second largest church in the Archdiocese of St. Louis after the cathedral-basilica. The church is popularly known as the "Cathedral of South St. Louis". The historic main church was designed in the neo-Gothic style.
0.7 miS
38°36'20"N • 90°14'29"W
Messiah Lutheran Church, St. Louis
17 min walk • Church
1.1 miNW
Memorial
Transgender Memorial Garden, St. Louis
29 min walk • The Transgender Memorial Garden is a memorial to transgender people killed by anti-LGBTQ violence. It is located at 2800 Wyoming Street in the Benton Park West neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.
1.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Forest Park Southeast, St. Louis
36 min walk • Forest Park Southeast is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. It is bordered by Interstate 64 to the north, Vandeventer Avenue to the east, Interstate 44 to the south, and Kingshighway Boulevard and Forest Park to the west.
1.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Benton Park, St. Louis
38 min walk • Benton Park is a neighborhood in southside St. Louis, Missouri, just west of the Soulard neighborhood. The official boundaries of the area are Gravois Avenue on the north, Cherokee Street on the south, I-55 on the east, and Jefferson Avenue on the west.
0.6 miN
Skyscraper
Firmin Desloge Hospital, St. Louis
15 min walk • Firmin Desloge Hospital is a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, opened in 1932 by the Jesuits of Saint Louis University and the Sisters of Saint Mary. Named for the benefactor, Firmin V. Desloge, it was established to serve the poor and others in need.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Compton Hill Reservoir Park?

Nearby attractions include Magic Chef Mansion, St. Louis (5 min walk), Compton Heights, St. Louis (7 min walk), Immaculate Conception Church and Rectory, St. Louis (9 min walk), Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, St. Louis (14 min walk).

How to get to Compton Hill Reservoir Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Compton Hill Reservoir Park:

Light rail

Grand • Lines: Blue, Red (27 min walk)