Kiener Plaza

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Kiener Plaza is named after Harry Kiener, a USA Track & FIeld member who competed at the 1904 Olympics, eventually becoming a steel company executive and philanthropist. His namesake park features a number of paths and a lawn that can accommodate a variety of events, including a bicycle parking grove, a shade garden with café tables and chairs, benches, a fountain garden with a splash pad, and a children’s play garden, as well as a statue in honor of the former Olympian.

500 Chestnut St.
St. Louis, MO 63101

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49 Reviews | Write a Review
Great Plaza and playground, scary walk from and to parking
Reviewed By Melissa H June 2025

Glad Hubby was with me so that I COULD enjoy being at the Kiener Plaza. Although bike patrol was visible, I didn’t feel so safe in St. Louis generally. Walking from parking to the plaza was a...

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Great Photo Spot
Reviewed By LexiV June 2023

We walked through here on our way to the arch and back. It was a nice square with some fun public art. It's a great stop to get a photo with the arch in the background.

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For the view
Reviewed By patlv23 May 2023

This is a nice enough city park to sit around and relax for a while. There were some decent musicians/buskers while we were there. It was even used for a private event on our first attempt to visit...

Full Review
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TripAdvisor Rating:

49 Reviews | Write a Review
Great Plaza and playground, scary walk from and to parking
Reviewed By Melissa H June 2025

Glad Hubby was with me so that I COULD enjoy being at the Kiener Plaza. Although bike patrol was visible, I didn’t feel so safe in St. Louis generally. Walking from parking to the plaza was a...

Full Review
Great Photo Spot
Reviewed By LexiV June 2023

We walked through here on our way to the arch and back. It was a nice square with some fun public art. It's a great stop to get a photo with the arch in the background.

Full Review
For the view
Reviewed By patlv23 May 2023

This is a nice enough city park to sit around and relax for a while. There were some decent musicians/buskers while we were there. It was even used for a private event on our first attempt to visit...

Full Review