National Park · Missouri, United States
Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch National Park is a national park in Missouri, United States, covering 193 acres (78 ha), established in 2018; it recorded 2,209,028 visits in 2025.
Photo: Lewis Hulbert via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Missouri, United States |
| Area | 193 acres (78 ha) |
| Established | 2018 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 2,209,028 |
| Coordinates | 38.6300° N, 90.1900° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch National Park is a national park of the United States located in St. Louis, Missouri, near the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In its initial form as a national memorial, it was established in 1935 to commemorate: the Louisiana Purchase and subsequent westward movement of American explorers and pioneers; the first civil government west of the Mississippi River; and the debate over slavery raised by the Dred Scott case. The national park consists of the Gateway Arch, a steel catenary arch that has become the definitive icon of St.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
April to October — mild weather; summers are hot and humid, winters cold
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | St. Louis Lambert International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | No |
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Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 12.7 miles away
Parks nearby
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
Frank Holten State Recreation Area
Horseshoe Lake State Park
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gateway Arch National Park?
Gateway Arch National Park is in Missouri, United States (38.6300° N, 90.1900° W).
When was Gateway Arch National Park established?
Gateway Arch National Park was established in 2018, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gateway Arch National Park?
Gateway Arch National Park covers 193 acres (78 ha).
How many people visit Gateway Arch National Park each year?
It recorded 2,209,028 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park?
April to October — mild weather; summers are hot and humid, winters cold.
Does Gateway Arch National Park have campgrounds?
No — Gateway Arch National Park has no campgrounds.
How do I get to Gateway Arch National Park?
The nearest town is St. Louis, Missouri. The nearest airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_Arch_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/jeff/ — Official park page.