I spent 45 grueling minutes making the treks to this glorified zippo. Chains in the City: Is Your High Horse Beneath You? Went before dinner and parked in the eternal flame parking lot, which is different from the park entrance. Working west from Tucker Boulevard and Market Street you have Poelker Park,  Washington Square Park and Kaufmann Park, then Memorial Plaza Park/Gateway Mall Plaza (including Eternal Flame Park and the one across from the Park Pacific which is not listed on the city website), Serra Sculpture Park, Aloe Plaza and Aloe Plaza West. I was extremely disappointed with this hike.The Eternal Flame had to be lit while we were there.It is just this small flame that is under some rocks with water falling over it.There were lots of young people hiking to the flame on the day that I was there.All of the young people asked the same question: Is that really all there is?? Some structured/native/no mow perennial plantings would go a long way to add to the scene (think Forest Park). The top is a narrow cascade of nearly 8 ft high. 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Directly to the southwest, you have Eternal Flame Park between 14th, 15th, Pine and Chestnut Streets: The highlight of the park is a monument named "Eternal Flame" erected in 1942 to commemorate the founding of the American Legion during the St. Louis caucus on May 8-10th, 1919. It's a serene natural wonder too unique to miss. On the surface, it's a tiny flame behind (in late August), not a waterfall but a watertrickle. The sidewalks are lined with granite pavers. Forest Park Southeast - The Most Changed Neighborhood Since 2010? We'll get back to you shortly. Otherwise, the landscape is simple grass and nice mature trees. Are suburbanite realtors enemies of the city? SSM Health / St. Louis University Hospital Tour, Gentrification Part 4 - Academic Input and Personal Enlightenment, Freund's Bakery - Kosciusko Neighborhood Sign, The Color Of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital. Long story short- save some time; light your stove and go on with your day. Thank you! This flame is visible nearly year round, although it can be extinguished and must occasionally be re-lit. Alittle down hill but walkable. I had heard of this place. Review of Eternal Flame Falls Reviewed July 21, 2020 via mobile The first 1/4 mile was an easy walk in covered woods which was great on an 85 degree day. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Daydream #385 - Steetcar Museum on the Hodiamont Tracks, Hotel Angad Now Complete - A 2017 St. Louis City Talk Favorite Project. Since Eternal Flame is not listed on the city website, I'm going to have to wing it and likewise, the park space directly west of the Park Pacific and north of the Soldier's Memorial isn't listed on the city website either. Size/Types: Eternal Flame Falls is a 30 ft high cascade in two segments. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. 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I was a little disappointed in the size of the flame but it was very good. Until next time- we will be prepared! Michael Allen had a nice entry in 2010 on the monument at the Preservation Research Office website, read all about it HERE. As for me, in spite of it being just a trickling fall, it was great to see the eternal flame. The hike is short but you have to go down (and back up) a steep incline that left out-of-shape me short of breath.It's amazing! The last 1/4 of mile was a moderate trail and too much for my 75 yr old parents so they had a … The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars- when we all got down there the flame was not on- had I know I would have brought a lighter lol. read more. Eternal Flame Park is one of a series of six parks along Market Street in the Downtown West Neighborhood. 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