The oldest remaining "private place" in the city (private place meaning, in St. Louis, an upscale, limited-access street with interesting architecture and zoning restrictions), Benton Place was laid out in 1868 as part of the developing Lafayette Square neighborhood. Its dozen or so houses, framed by four massive residences at its entrance, are mostly in the Second Empire Mansard style. A derelict street of rooming houses some 30 years ago, it is today the most fashionable street in once-again-fashionable Lafayette Square. The private homes are not open to the public, but visitors can feel free to enjoy a walk through the neighborhood.
Website: bpnastl.org
Phone: (314) 421-1023
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Park Ave and Mississippi Ave
2000 Park Ave St Louis, MO 63104 ·585.29 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
Reviews
yelpEveryone knows Benton Park, but I feel like very few people in St. Louis knows there is an ACTUAL park in Benton Park. Just off Route 55 on Arsenal, you may think this is a small park that offers...
MoreBeautiful Benton Park. Easily walkable & so many options for food around! On nice days, catch the cutest ducks swimming & enjoying their time in the sun! The park is Always super clean.
MoreNice place to take a walk, even have a quick sit just to view the area, Not as huge of a park but it not small nice rec center to play some sports as well ..
MoreShort and sweet: we visit this park every year for the bike races over Labor Day weekend. I didn't see the things (pot smoking prostitutes) the other Yelpers picked up on (most likely due to the...
MoreNot a bad neighborhood park..They have activities on a regular and sometimes there are even food vendors. I've never used the restroom so thee isn't much I can say about that but the tennis courts...
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