Francis Olympic Field
Francis Olympic Field is a stadium at Washington University in St. Louis that was used as the main venue for the 1904 Summer Olympics. You will find it 1 mi east of Clayton. Its operator is Washington University Bears.
A stadium & arena, 1 mi east of Clayton
Clayton is the nearest base
Clayton is 1 miles west, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
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 8 miles away
St. Louis Lambert (STL) has airline service, about 8 miles from Francis Olympic Field.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Each month’s highs and lows around Francis Olympic Field are below.
Francis Olympic Field
Francis Olympic Field is a stadium at Washington University in St. Louis that was used as the main venue for the 1904 Summer Olympics. It is currently used by the university's track and field, cross country, football, and soccer teams. It is located in St. Louis County, Missouri on the far western edge of the university's Danforth Campus. Built in time for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 St. Louis World's Fair), the stadium once had a 19,000-person seating capacity, but stadium renovations in 1984 reduced the capacity to 3,300 people. It is one of the oldest sports venues west of the Mississippi River that is still in use. Francis Olympic Field now uses artificial turf that can be configured for both soccer and football.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Opened
- 1904
- Run by
- Washington University Bears
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Francis Olympic Field
The nearest towns with places to stay are St. Louis (99) and Maryland Heights (34).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Enterprise Center
- 6Monks Mound
- 7Energizer Park
- 8Mid America Adventure
St. Louis
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
278,144 people
4 mi east of Francis Olympic Field
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Francis Olympic Field | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 4 mi east | 5 min | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Maryland Heights | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Bridgeton | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 21 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 11,277 | $238K | D− |
| St. Charles | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 28 19 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 72,561 | $299K | B |
| Hazelwood | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 motel | 24,849 | $167K | D |
| Clayton | 1 mi west | — | 6 6 hotels | 17,807 | $830K | B+ |
| Woodson Terrace | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 3,902 | $104K | D |
| Richmond Heights | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 6 6 hotels | 9,093 | $359K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Francis Olympic Field
A wider trip can take in these, within 22 miles.
Big draw113 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw27 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
37 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
47 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
56 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
614 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
76 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer Park
822 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 · 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
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Planning a visit to Francis Olympic Field
What town is Francis Olympic Field near?
Clayton, MO, about 1 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Francis Olympic Field?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Francis Olympic Field?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Francis Olympic Field?
St. Louis (4 mi, 99 places to stay), Maryland Heights (10 mi, 34 places to stay) and Bridgeton (10 mi, 21 places to stay).
Ask people in Clayton
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.