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Carondelet Park

Carondelet Park, established in 1875, is the third largest park in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. Its history begins in 1875. Around it, Cahokia (13 mi) comes first on our list.

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Where
In St. Louis
99 places to stay
Open since
1875
Wikipedia readers
1.5K
a year · #5,238 of 7,799
In brief

A garden inside St. Louis

You can stay in St. Louis

Carondelet Park is inside St. Louis, which has 99 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Established in 1875

Carondelet Park dates from 1875. About ↓

Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct

April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

The climate here

Every month near Carondelet Park is set out below.

Jan40° / 24°
Feb45° / 27°
Mar56° / 36°
Apr68° / 45°
May77° / 56°
Jun85° / 66°
Jul88° / 69°
Aug87° / 67°
Sep80° / 59°
Oct69° / 47°
Nov55° / 37°
Dec44° / 28°
Typical highs and lows in St. Louis. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for St. Louis. St. Louis’s full climate →
About

Carondelet Park

Carondelet Park, established in 1875, is the third largest park in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. The park contains nearly 180 acres (0.73 km2) and is located in the southeastern portion of the city, just west of Interstate 55, and is accessible at the Loughborough Avenue exit. Loughborough Avenue is the park's southern boundary; its northern boundary is Holly Hills Boulevard. The park takes its name from Carondelet, St. Louis. The Carondelet, Holly Hills, Boulevard Heights, and Bevo Mill neighborhoods surround the park, and the park is a focal point for the community.

Type
Garden
Established
1875
Area
180 acres
Wikipedia readers
1.5K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

A base for Carondelet Park

Rooms are nearest in St. Louis (99) and Maryland Heights (34).

Carondelet Park12345678St. Louis99Maryland Heights34Canteen Township16Cahokia Heights8Centreville Township8Fenton11Richmond Heights6CahokiaBusch StadiumMonks MoundMid America Adventure10 mi
Carondelet Park12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Cahokia
  2. 2The Dome at America's Center
  3. 3Busch Stadium
  4. 4Gateway Arch
  5. 5Enterprise Center
  6. 6Monks Mound
  7. 7Energizer Park
  8. 8Mid America Adventure
In town

St. Louis

99 places to stay · 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground

You’re already here.

278,144 people

25 min drive

Maryland Heights

34 places to stay · 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins

27,559 people

16 mi northwest of Carondelet Park

15 min drive

Canteen Township

16 places to stay · 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park

7,714 people

11 mi northeast of Carondelet Park

25 min drive

Caseyville Township

30 places to stay · 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins

34,825 people

16 mi east of Carondelet Park

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Carondelet ParkDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
St. Louisin town—99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground278,144$198KD−
Maryland Heights16 mi northwest25 min34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins27,559$227KC+
Canteen Township11 mi northeast15 min16 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park7,714$74K—
Caseyville Township16 mi east25 min30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins34,825$204K—
Cahokia Heights6 mi east10 min8 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park16,874$56K—
Centreville Township6 mi east10 min8 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park19,067$59K—
Fenton10 mi west15 min11 11 hotels4,060$375K—
Richmond Heights6 mi northwest10 min6 6 hotels9,093$359KD−

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

STLSt. Louis Lambert · major hub14 mi
BLVScott AFB/Midamerica23 mi
MWAVeterans Airport of Southern Illinois88 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Carondelet Park’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

What else is near Carondelet Park

Every place here is under 23 miles away.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0

Common questions

Visiting Carondelet Park: the answers

Is Carondelet Park in St. Louis?

Yes. It’s inside St. Louis, MO.

When is the best time to visit Carondelet Park?

April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.

What is the closest airport to Carondelet Park?

St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 14 miles away.

Where should I stay near Carondelet Park?

St. Louis (in town, 99 places to stay), Maryland Heights (16 mi, 34 places to stay) and Canteen Township (11 mi, 16 places to stay).

From locals

Advice from St. Louis

Tips will appear here once someone posts in St. Louis’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.