Gateway Arch National Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–18:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-24 to 2026-12-18; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center, Store / concessions.

Official facts

Public access: Open access.

Protected area: 85 acres (34 ha).

Designation: National Park. Listed as "Gateway Arch National Park" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: managed for biodiversity (GAP 2). IUCN category II.

Established: 1935.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

Events

• B.A.R.K. Ranger: B.A.R.K. Scavenger Hunt
• Ranger Night Walk
• B.A.R.K. Ranger: B.A.R.K. Costume Parade
• Ghosts of the Arch Grounds

Before you go

Limits

Yes, you may enjoy a picnic lunch anywhere on the arch grounds, though please keep in mind there are no tables

Limits

Yes, leashed and well-behaved pets are allowed and encouraged on the grounds of Gateway Arch National Park

Limits

Glass bottles are not allowed

Getting there

For directions click on the provided link

Weather & when to go

Normal Daily Mean Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)* January - 29.3 February - 33.9 March - 45.1 April - 56.7 May - 66.1 June - 75.4 July - 79.8 August - 77.6 September - 70.2 October - 58.4 November - 46.2 December - 33.9 Average Percent of Days with Sunshine* January - 50% February - 52% March - 54% April - 56% May - 59% June - 66% July - 68% August - 65% September - 63% October - 60% November - 46% December - 53% *Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

History

Opened

1935

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened