Tours
Are you interested in learning more about the history of Tower Grove Park, its landscapes, and unique structures? There’s no better place to start than a tour!
Accessibility services such as audio description and ASL interpretation are available upon request for all tours. Email education@towergrovepark.org with several weeks notice to schedule.
A Walk Through History tours
FIRST WEDNESDAY & THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH APRIL-OCTOBER | 10-11 a.m. | FREE
Our Walk Through History Tour offers participants a comprehensive understanding of the rich and fascinating history of the central corridor of the Park. Participants will be introduced to Henry Shaw and his vision for the Park, historic public landscapes and architecture, as well as the delightful anecdotes that go with this history, and how the Park continues to be used as a significant community resource.
Meet your docent at the Music Stand and join us for a 1-hour tour through the Central Corridor of the Park. The tour route is a 1/2 mile loop on a paved, accessible surface. The tour pacing is very slow, with frequent stops.
Stable Tours
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH APRIL-OCTOBER | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | FREE
Take a tour of the historic Stables at Tower Grove Park! In this free public tour, you’ll get the chance to meet our Clydesdale, Moonshine, and our pony, Sheffield, and see the historic structure where they are housed and cared for. We’ll also discuss the history and founding of the Park as it relates to the Stables and the many animals that have lived there.
The tour traverses gravel, grass, and wooden pavers in indoor and outdoor environments. Tour is 25-minutes long, scheduled in intervals over a 2-hour time range.
Nee Kee Nee Tours
Variable schedule | FREE
Take a tour of the newly daylighted East Stream, also known as Nee Kee Nee! The stream recovery project features several large-scale raingardens that slow and filter stormwater and allow for deep soil infiltration. The project also honors the ancestral Osage people who inhabited the land prior to European settlement, with their story told throughout the stream including an Osage village reproduction, animal iconography, and native plantings of cultural significance. Learn about all of these components through a guided walk along the stream.
The tour traverses paved pathways, grass, and mulch in an outdoor environment. Tour is 1-hour long and meets at the Stupp Center. Please let us know of any accessibility needs in advance by emailing education@towergrovepark.org.
Schedule a private tour
Learn more about the history of Tower Grove Park with a private tour. All above tours are available for request.
$5/person, with a $40 minimum for groups
To learn more and schedule your private tour, contact Community Engagement Manager Sylvia McMakin at smcmakin@towergrovepark.org.
Is your school group interested in visiting Tower Grove Park for a field trip? Learn more here.
SEE our event spaces
Are you planning a wedding or special event and would like to learn more about the Piper Palm House, Stupp Center, Ruins, or Music Stand?
Contact Events and Venues Manager Brittany Johnson at bjohnson@towergrovepark.org to schedule a tour.
Take a self-guided tour with help from our digital map
Our GPS-enabled digital map includes several tree walk options. Try it out!