Franz Park, St. Louis

Name: Franz Park
Address: St. Louis, United States

#331 among attractions in St. Louis

Neighbourhood

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

Franz Park is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. ()

Coordinates: 38°37'23"N, 90°18'17"W

Address

Dogtown (Franz Park)St. Louis United States

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

St. Louis

Day trips

Franz Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Apotheosis of St. Louis.

1.5 miNE
Sprawling historic public space
Forest Park, St. Louis
39 min walk • Forest Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of St. Louis, United States, is not only a park but a cultural and recreational hub that spans 1,371 acres. Opened in 1876, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country, surpassing even New York's Central Park in size.
1.3 miNE
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
33 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...
1.1 miNE
Free zoo with large mammals and penguins
Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, the Saint Louis Zoo stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family entertainment. With its roots stretching back to the 1904 World's Fair, this historic institution has grown into one of the most...
1.3 miNE
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
34 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...
1.1 miNE
Zoo
Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis
28 min walk • The Bayer Insectarium is an insectarium located within the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Having opened in 2000 and designed by David Mason & Associates with a cost of $4 million, this 9,000 square feet facility houses educational exhibits and an active breeding and research facility.
0.9 miNE
Park, Playground
Turtle Park, St. Louis
23 min walk • Turtle Park is a sculpture park located at the southern edge of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Tamm Avenue. The park contains seven concrete turtles and one snake. The turtles were designed and sculpted by Bob Cassilly and the park opened in August 1996.
1.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Wydown/Skinker, St. Louis
30 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.
0.9 miNW
Area
Richmond Heights, St. Louis
24 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.
1.3 miSW
Area
Maplewood, St. Louis
33 min walk • Maplewood is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States.
1 miNW
Universities and schools, Sacred and religious sites
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
27 min walk • Concordia Seminary is a Lutheran seminary in Clayton, Missouri. The institution's primary mission is to train pastors, deaconesses, missionaries, chaplains, and church leaders for the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
1.1 miSW
38°36'42"N • 90°19'11"W
Focal Point Concerts, St. Louis
29 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franz Park?

Nearby attractions include Hi-Pointe, St. Louis (13 min walk), Dogtown, St. Louis (17 min walk), Clayton/Tamm, St. Louis (19 min walk), Turtle Park, St. Louis (23 min walk).

How to get to Franz Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franz Park:

Train

River's Edge Station (27 min walk)
Red Rocks Station (31 min walk)