Kiener Plaza

This is a beautiful plaza in the heart of St. Louis! It’s about a 2 – 3 block walk to the Gateway Arch and about 2 blocks to Busch stadium. Great place to take some photos! The fountains and gardens are beautiful! During hot weather you will see children playing in the fountains.
I would have given this location 5 stars, minus the gathering of homeless people. They didn’t bother us, but there were people with their sleeping bags laid out on the lawn, and another guy drinking beer while he was doing his laundry in the fountain!

gorgeous and relaxing. Bums and skateboarders. do not destroy this piece of luxury.

I like Kiener Plaza for the simple fact that it is a great place to take pictures. When they dye the water, or when it is lit up at night, it is a sight to see. I’ve personally done some photography here on two occasions, and the photos were perfect! As a matter of fact, one of them is now in a poster sized print above my fireplace, and I get compliments on it every time a new guest comes by!
A+ for the picturesque landmarks. Short a star because most days it is over-​crowded and hard to get the shots you truly want to take.

this is a really good plaza and there is a lot of things always going on down in the plaza. we just recently went down for the BACON-​FEST which was extra BACONY and it was so good. but this is more about the Plaza which gives off some Great views of the city and the water fountain is amazing, especially when they dye it blue for the St Louis BLUES… GO BLUES and red for those AWESOME CINCINNATI REDS… GO REDLEGS
I really like this plaza and when they are holding an event, even if that event isn’t the greatest just being down in the middle of the city if its a nice day out makes it all worth it!, i recommend you go take a walk or run through here on a nice day as well

Aww Kiener Plaza. This is where my lovely boyfriend and I had our very first kiss. Beautifully located right downtown, it is certainly a great site to see.
I love it here. I visit it quite often. I am usually going to be THAT person who will play in the water fall along with the rest of the bums hanging around there. I will jump in the water which is very impromptu on my part. Clothes on and all. I never make a point to plan on playing it. I just can’t resist. Of course, I consider myself a kid at heart, so even if you feel so inclined to jump into the water yourself, then I’d say by all means, go in and don’t look back.
Kids swim and wade in here often. No promises on how much urine or what ever else can be in the water. I highly recommend taking a shower immediately after submerging yourself in this water. Sanitize your ankles even if you’re in only for a brief moment to wade in it.
It’s is very scenic. God knows how many people get their touristy/​engagement/​wedding/​romantic/​souvenir looking photos taken here in front of the plaza. It’s ideal really. You have the Arch, the Old Court House, waterfalls, sometimes a colored fountain with a famous Olympian statue in it, and if you’re there during the right time of year, a massive Christmas tree. It’s nice.
Rallies are held down here a lot for the Cardinals and Blues. It’s neat when the fountain is dyed red or blue to signify the sports team. Christmas tree lighting is held down here too. It is so pretty to see it lit up and seeing everyone surrounded to watch. It’s a massive plaza and can hold a lot of onlookers.
I like it, come down here and see what I’m talking about.

Occupy St. Louis? These days, if you sit down in the amphitheater, you’re likely to be approached by remnant protesters, who will try to convert you to their cause with all the evangelistic fervor of a street preacher. While I’m not unsympathetic to the concerns of the protesters, that’s not why I was here, really. My visit was about a prime view of the old courthouse and arch AND appearing in a video clip of «Hail to the Victors» for the University of Michigan Alumni Association, St. Louis chapter. Our intrepid group of lousy singers will be featured as one clip in a montage of many. Through the miracle of digital editing, we may even end up sounding good. During the shoot, I got to meet a Michigan hockey goalie from the 70s — great fun for me. And, I am pleased to say, during John H’s brief tenure with «Occupy St. Louis,» his personal Michigan flag flew proudly over Kiener Plaza, despite jeers from a few Mizzou fans, and that school in Columbus.

This is the absolute perfect place to take a great picture of the Old Courthouse & The Arch.

When I bike downtown with friends, sometimes I like to stop by Kiener Plaza to relax and hang out for a bit. The last time I went there, a friend and I raced downtown to watch the fireworks during a Live Off the Levy night. We caught the end of the fireworks – we saw most of it while we were still biking, and then parked ourselves at a bench for a good hour or two. We watched people leave various events and go to and from bars and restaurants. It was in the middle of downtown, but still relaxing and quiet in a way. Well, not quiet – there were people talking all around, but we also easily hear our own conversation as we watched a family play with their kids and a little dog and drunk folk stumbled around.

Kiener Plaza is where downtown gatherings typically take place. Whenever there are sporting rallies, they are usually here as Kiener Plaza offers gorgeous views of the St. Louis Arch and the Old Courthouse, is in central downtown and a few thousand people can easily pack into the plaza without too much crowding.
When there are no functions going on, Kiener Plaza is a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown. There is a waterfall and a large fountain located on the grounds, both of which drown out the sounds of city life. Plenty of benches and walkways are speckled throughout the plaza, offering plenty of seating areas as well as opportunities for walks.
There is an amphitheater where many public concerts and functions are held. It can even be rented, for a function or a wedding.