National Public Lands Day

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Gateway Arch Park Foundation

Volunteer removing trash during the National Public Lands Day Riverfront Clean-up 2022.

National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages the use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits.

Saturday, September 23 marks the 30th annual National Public Lands Day. Gateway Arch National Park and Gateway Arch Park Foundation have teamed up for a day that recognizes how important green spaces are to our community. National Public Lands Day activities are free and open people of to all ages, with select activities open to pets.

Details are subject to change; please check in as the date gets closer!

9:30-10 a.m. | Just Breathe Yoga

Join The Collective STL for Just Breathe, a free, all-levels yoga session under the north leg of the Gateway Arch. Please bring a mat, towel and water.

10 a.m. | Unveiling of STL Artworks' Old Courthouse Murals

Join Gateway Arch Park Foundation and Gateway Arch National Park for the unveiling of St. Louis ArtWorks' murals, each depicting a different theme of the Old Courthouse. These temporary art installations are made possible by the National Park Foundation's Strong Parks, Strong Communities Grant and the donors of Gateway Arch Park Foundation.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. | St. Louis Riverfront Clean-ups

Recruit friends and family to help clean up the St. Louis Riverfront! This event is organized by Gateway Arch National Park, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Missouri River Cities & Towns Initiative, Beyond Plastics, Missouri Stream Team, Republic Services and Living Lands & Waters. All volunteers will receive materials needed to stay safe during the clean-up and be entered to win a drawing for prizes from partners.

1-2 p.m. | B.A.R.K. Ranger Picnic with your Pet

Pack your picnic basket and leash up your pooch for Picnic with your Pet at Gateway Arch National Park! Bring your favorite lunch from home or pick up carry-out from one of the many places Downtown has to offer. Picnic-goers will meet outside the entrance to the Visitor Center at the Gateway Arch and walk with a ranger to the picnic location. After arriving at the location, roll out your blanket and enjoy. Activities during the picnic include:

Games and photo opportunities

Swag, treats, and lots of head scratches for your pet

Your favorite companion can be sworn in as an official B.A.R.K. Ranger.

2-5 p.m. | MonArch Sustainability Fair

Learn about how to become more sustainable by meeting local organizations dedicated to caring for our community. Visitors can expect a variety of activities and demonstrations to participate in. This event will be set up in the North Gateway.

NPS Fee-Free Day: All Day

NPS has designated National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 23 a fee-free day, in which the entrance fee at all NPS sites is waived. At Gateway Arch National Park, this means that the $3 entrance fee included in each adult Tram Ride to the Top ticket and adult Documentary Movie ticket is waived.

Gateway Arch National Park

St. Louis

11 N. 4th Street