• Personal wellness is well within reach. Learn more about the National Park Service Wellness Challenge located at Gateway Arch National Park.
  • The park is maintained by the National Park Service (NPS). The area surrounding the arch was redesignated as the Gateway Arch National Park in 2018.
  • Gateway Arch National Park, formerly the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, has been undergoing major changes for the last few years.
  • Both the arch and Gateway Arch National Park commemorate the early pioneers of America’s westward expansion.
  • Gateway Arch National Park, formerly the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, is a United States National Park in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • This video shows you how to save money on your visit to Gateway Arch National Park by pre-purchasing your parking.
  • Covering approximately 91 acres, Gateway Arch National Park includes the Gateway Arch itself, the Old Courthouse, and the surrounding grounds.
  • Gateway Arch National Park’s history began on December 21, 1935, with the establishment of its predecessor, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
    • Geographical location and accessibility: Where is the Gateway Arch National Park?
    • Prominence and recognition as a national historic landmark
  • The prime time to explore Gateway Arch National Park is from April to October, when the weather is warmer, and all park attractions and activities are open.
  • Gateway Arch National Park West Entrance to the Gateway Arch Visitor Center credits NPS Photo/Sue Ford Welcome to the Gateway Arch.
  • First, there's two parts to the name, the identifier (Gateway Arch) and the designation (National Park).
  • The park was reconstructed by the National Park Service in preparation for the inaugural celebration of the Gateway Arch in October of 1965.