Compton Hill Reservoir Park
Compton Hill Reservoir Park is a 36-acre (15 ha) public park located in the Compton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Its history begins in 1867. Look also at Cahokia, 9.7 mi away.
A garden inside St. Louis
You can stay in St. Louis
Compton Hill Reservoir 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 1867
Compton Hill Reservoir Park dates from 1867. 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 ↓
An airport 12 miles away
St. Louis Lambert (STL) has airline service, about 12 miles from Compton Hill Reservoir Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Compton Hill Reservoir Park
Compton Hill Reservoir Park is a 36-acre (15 ha) public park located in the Compton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Situated on one of the highest elevations in the city, the park surrounds a 28-million-US-gallon (110,000 m3) reservoir that supplies water to many of St. Louis’s residents.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 36 acres
- Established
- 1867
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Staying near Compton Hill Reservoir Park
To stay close, try St. Louis (99) and Maryland Heights (34).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Enterprise Center
- 6Energizer Park
- 7Monks Mound
- 8Mid America Adventure
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Compton Hill Reservoir Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | in town | — | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Maryland Heights | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Canteen Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 16 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 7,714 | $74K | — |
| Caseyville Township | 14 mi east | 20 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 34,825 | $204K | — |
| Cahokia Heights | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 16,874 | $56K | — |
| Centreville Township | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 19,067 | $59K | — |
| Bridgeton | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 21 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 11,277 | $238K | D− |
| Fairview Heights | 13 mi east | 20 min | 16 12 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 16,175 | $178K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Compton Hill Reservoir Park
A wider trip can take in these, within 25 miles.
Big draw110 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw23 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
32 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
43 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
52 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
62 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer Park
710 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
825 mi Theme parkMid America AdventurePhoto 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 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0
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What people ask about Compton Hill Reservoir Park
Is Compton Hill Reservoir Park in St. Louis?
Yes. It’s inside St. Louis, MO.
When is the best time to visit Compton Hill Reservoir Park?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Compton Hill Reservoir Park?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 12 miles away.
Where should I stay near Compton Hill Reservoir Park?
St. Louis (in town, 99 places to stay), Maryland Heights (15 mi, 34 places to stay) and Canteen Township (9 mi, 16 places to stay).
Notes from people in St. Louis
There are no tips yet, so start one in St. Louis’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.