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June 7, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The sixth annual Picnic in Your Park fundraiser, benefiting Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the official nonprofit conservancy of Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

Support Your Hometown National Park with a Picnic!

The sixth annual Picnic in Your Park, hosted by our Friends Advisory Board, will take place on Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a delicious catered picnic lunch at your leisure in our hometown national park while listening to live entertainment and taking in iconic views of the Gateway Arch.

Picnic in Your Park, Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s signature fundraiser, raises awareness and critical support for our mission of conservation, preservation, education, and community programming. Community support is vital to keep Gateway Arch National Park a vibrant, welcoming, and well cared for space not just today, but for years to come.  

Picnic basket sales have closed, but it’s not too late to show your support! 

Donate to support Picnic

Make a fully tax-deductible contribution and browse our Picnic in Your Park merchandise. All proceeds support our mission and make a monumental impact! 

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Maggie Kloppenberg, Manager of Donor Engagement & Stewardship, at maggie.kloppenberg@archpark.org.

What's in Your Basket?

A delicious lunch, custom picnic basket, and more await you

We can't wait for you to join us at Picnic in Your Park! You'll be able to choose between a classic basket, which includes a Foundation basket and light picnic lunch, or upgrade to a deluxe basket featuring a 4-course lunch and comfortable picnic blanket. Scroll below for full menu details*.

Picnic basket sales have closed, but it’s not too late to show your support! Click here to make a fully tax-deductible contribution and be sure to browse our Picnic in Your Park merchandise.

*Vegetarian options are available for all baskets upon request.

Deluxe Basket

Each Deluxe Basket comes with a Foundation picnic basket, blanket, and a 4-course picnic lunch:

Local Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie
drunken goat, prairie breeze, idiazabal, hatch pepper cheddar
italian meats
fresh fruit, nuts & flatbreads

Watermelon & Jicama Slaw GF/DF
garnished with chopped mint

Carved Peppercorn Encrusted Beef Tenderloin & Arugula Salad
quinoa, charred tomatoes, pickled red onion, grilled asparagus, shredded parmesan
green goddess vinaigrette

Rich Flourless Chocolate Cake GF
creme anglaise, raspberry coulis & fresh berries

Classic Basket

Each Classic Basket comes with a Foundation picnic basket and light picnic lunch:

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
apple, harvarti cheese & tarragon mayonnaise (on the side)
accompanied with fresh fruit, housemade deli chips, tortellini & balsamic grilled vegetable salad
seasonal dessert duo

Kids' Picnic

Kids' meals are available as add-ons for all basket reservations!

Turkey & Cheese Pinwheel Wrap
served with fresh seasonal fruit salad, deli chips & chocolate chip cookie

Your Impact

By attending Picnic in Your Park, you're making a monumental impact that will last generations.

Generous contributions in all forms go toward supporting conservation to maintain the beautiful park grounds, preservation of the park’s storied history, hosting free-to-the-public community events, like Winterfest and Blues at the Arch, and funding educational programs for students from under-resourced communities. 

Your basket reservation goes toward our mission to uplift our hometown national park and the region.

Conservation

Gateway Arch Park Foundation proudly supports the conservation of our hometown national park and its neighboring public spaces.

Learn more about our conservation efforts

Preservation

Gateway Arch Park Foundation plays a critical role in preserving the historic and cultural assets of Gateway Arch National Park, including the Museum at the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse.

Learn more about our preservation efforts

Education

Gateway Arch Park Foundation supports education at and around Gateway Arch National Park in a variety of ways, such as the Journey Fund and Paddle in Your Park. 

Learn more about our education efforts

Community

Perhaps more than anything else, Gateway Arch Park Foundation is most known to St. Louisans as the host of two of the biggest, non-sports-related annual events in Downtown St. Louis: Blues at the Arch and Winterfest. These two signature events bring tens of thousands of people to Gateway Arch National Park and Kiener Plaza each year. They also support dozens of local businesses, artists and entrepreneurs, and boost economic activity in Downtown St. Louis. 

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is also proud to host Sunrise Yoga, our weekly yoga series held in the heart of St. Louis - Kiener Plaza - during the summertime. This series is free and open to the public thanks to supporters like you. 

Learn more about our community programming

Entertainment

What's a picnic without a little fun?

While you enjoy your delicious picnic lunch and the beautiful sights of Gateway Arch National Park, you'll also be treated to on-site activities to enhance your experience. Click below to learn more!

The Red and Black Brass Band

One of our favorite Picnic traditions, The Red and Black Brass Band will return to Picnic in Your Park for their sixth year! Picnic-goers can enjoy live music throughout the Arch grounds from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Guided Tours of the Explorers' Garden

New this year, guests will have the opportunity to join Master Gardener and Foundation Volunteer, Maureen Hoock, for tours of the park's 'Explorer's Garden', a lush area of the North Gateway filled with beautiful native flora.

Caricature Artists

Commemorate the day with caricature drawings provided by Caricature STL.

Stilt Walkers

New this year, stilt walkers will be adding to the Picnic atmosphere! Take a picture and enjoy their soaring skills while our walkers stroll throughout the North Gateway from 11:30am - 12:30pm. 

Lawn Games

Great for all ages, enjoy a variety of yard games just steps away from your picnic, including build-an-arch, cornhole, and more!

Discounted Cardinals Tickets

Celebrate the Occasion with Cardinals Baseball Tickets!

As a thank you for your Picnic in Your Park basket purchase, we've teamed up with the St. Louis Cardinals to offer all Picnic attendees the opportunity to receive an exclusive discount on tickets for any Cardinals vs. Reds game from June 5 to 7 and any Cardinals vs. Rockies game from August 7 to 9.

Event attendees will receive more information on how to purchase their discounted Cardinals tickets via email.

Support Picnic in Style

Get Your Picnic in Your Park Merchandise

Show your support of Gateway Arch Park Foundation with these stylish t-shirts, hats, and children's tees. 

All proceeds support our mission of preservation, conservation, education, and community programming at Gateway Arch National Park. 

Shop the Full Store

Supporters

Presented By

Platinum

Picnic Patrons

Great Southern Bank
Moneta
Regional Business Council

Basket Backers

Anders

BJC HealthCare

Brinkmann Constructors

ButcherJoseph & Co.

Clayco

Forvis Mazars

Lewis Rice

Richard and Melissa Mark Foundation

The Korte Company

UB Greensfelder

Picnic Pals

Ambetter Health

Ceres Barge Line

ECO Constructors

icon Mechanical

Pier Property Group

SLY Family Foundation

SPACE Design + Construction

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SWT Design

In-Kind Partners

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