Kirkwood, Missouri
Kirkwood is a city of 29,363 people in St. Louis County, Missouri, founded in 1853.
Why visit Kirkwood
Townapedia lists 70 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 95 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Des Peres 14 Cine, Webster University, The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park and National Museum of Transportation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Kirkwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kirkwood
Kirkwood is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis located in western St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 29,461. Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P. Kirkwood, chief engineer of the Pacific Railroad.
From the Wikipedia article Kirkwood, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Webster University
School · 4.1 mi
University in Webster Groves, St. Louis
Museums and landmarks70
The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
Museum · 1.2 mi
120 North Ballas Road, Kirkwood
"by appointment"
National Museum of Transportation
Museum · 2.3 mi
2933 Barrett Station Road, St. Louis
We-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Barretts Tunnels
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Railway tunnel in St Louis County, Missouri, United States
Coral Court Motel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Motel on Route 66
Cragwold
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Fairfax House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in Rock Hill, Missouri
Father Dickson Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Cemetery in Crestwood, St. Louis County, Missouri
J. Milton Turner School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic former school building
Joseph Sappington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
House in St. Louis County, Missouri
Kirkwood station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Amtrak station in Kirkwood, Missouri, US
Kraus House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
58 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
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Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Missouri, United States, also known as White Haven
Tilles Park
Park · 4.2 mi
Park in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Kirkwood City Park
Park
92 acres featuring the Kirkwood Community Center, the Recreation Station Ice Arena, Aquatic Center, tennis courts, playground, picnic...
111 South Geyer, kirkwood
McEntee Memorial Park
Park · 0.7 mi
This half-acre park honors the memory of Police Sergeant Bill McEntee, who lost his life in the line of duty. The half-acre park...
131 West Madison Avenue, Kirkwood
Walker Park
Park · 1.0 mi
The park has a gazebo, playground, walking path, drinking fountain, water feature and two game tables. Don't forget to see the beautiful...
135 East Washington Avenue, Kirkwood
Kirkwood Recreation Station Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium
111 South Geyer Road, Kirkwood
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes95
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 0.8 mi
491 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Racanelli's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
111 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
The Glendale Grind
Cafe · American, Coffee Shop, Tea · 2.0 mi
421 North Sappington Road
Tu-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa-Su 08:00-12:00
612 Kitchen & Cocktails
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
612 West Woodbine Avenue, Kirkwood
Tu-Fr 15:00-01:00; Sa 11:00-01:00, Su 11:00-24:00
Taco Buddha
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
11111 Manchester Road, Kirkwood
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:30-21:00
The Barn
Restaurant · Breakfast, Lunch · 2.2 mi
1015 Sappington Road, St. Louis
Mo-Fr 08:00-13:30; Tu off; Sa,Su 07:00-13:15
4 Hands Brewing Co. Kirkwood
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
150 West Argonne Drive
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-21:00
83 more on the map.
History
Plans for a new community close to St. Louis were begun after the St. Louis fire of 1849 and the preceding and subsequent cholera outbreaks that killed one-tenth of the residents of downtown St. Louis. In 1850, Hiram W. Leffingwell and Richard Smith Elliott bought land 14 miles (23 km) from downtown, which was at about the same time James P. Kirkwood, chief engineer of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, was laying out a route for the train line. The city of Kirkwood, named after the chief engineer, was platted in 1852. Kirkwood was the first suburban municipality built outside of the St. Louis city boundaries.
When the railroad reached the community in 1853, the developers sold lots for the Kirkwood Association. Other Leffingwell developments were to include the construction of Grand Avenue and the establishment of Forest Park. In 1866, the Quinette Cemetery was built, which is one of the five historic African American burial grounds in the St. Louis area.
The original town plat including quarter section blocks, and families could buy a block estate of 5 acres (20,000 m2). Deed restrictions prohibited industrial development.
From the History section of Kirkwood, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
La Quinta Inn & Suites St Louis Route 66
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1580 South Kirkwood Road, Sunset Hills
Holiday Inn St Louis SW - Route 66
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
10709 Watson Road, St. Louis
Churches and places of worship53
Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Des Peres Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Eliot Unitarian Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 2.8 mi
1755 Des Peres Road, Town & Country
Korean Presbyterian Church of Saint Louis
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
11032 Manchester Road, Kirkwood
St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
1971 Dougherty Ferry Road, Kirkwood
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Brentwood Early Childhd Center
School · 4.5 mi
2350 St. Clair Ave - Suite B, Brentwood
Healthcare13
Mercy GoHealth Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
9551 Watson Road, Crestwood
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Outpatient Center - Sunset Hills
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
3844 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Sunset Hills
St Luke's Convenient Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1080 Lindeman Road, Des Peres
SSM Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
201 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood
Passport Health Crestwood Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
50 Crestwood Executive Center, Saint Louis
Map of Kirkwood
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 77°F | 59°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Louis Sci Ctr (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Louis County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-06-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2022-08-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Crestwood 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Affton 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Creve Coeur 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Concord 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Clayton 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Ballwin 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Ellisville 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- St. Louis 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Chesterfield 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Arnold 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kirkwood Train Station, Rwhealey ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Road-rail truck in Kirkwood, MO, Marcus Qwertyus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkwood Station (7587553262), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Modern Church in Kirkwood (15838487229), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Cast Iron Storefront In Kirkwood (7587548856), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Kirkwood Police (7587556824), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Amtrak Approaching Kirkwood Station (15402712334), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Amtrak Approaching Kirkwood Station (15837572650), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Downtown Kirkwood (15837274100), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Downtown Kirkwood (15838482669), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Kirkwood Depot 02, CAnderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkwood Depot 01, CAnderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkwood Missouri Pacific Depot, Fuzzusmaximus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkwood Depot 03, CAnderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkwood Depot 04, CAnderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkwood Depot 05, CAnderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkwood Hardware (15837106828), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Kirkwood United Methodist (15838478219), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Missouri River Eagle at Kirkwood station, March 1971 - postcard, George Goodhead Jr., Public domain
- Kirkwood United Methodist (15836154180), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Metrobus in Downtown Kirkwood (15838494289), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Kirkwood United Methodist (15997645816), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Kirkwood, Missouri 2, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Grace Episcopal Church in Kirkwood, CAnderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- White Haven - U.S. Grant Historic Site-06, Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cragwold, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Des Peres Presbyterian Church, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Father Dickson Cemetery, Unconventional2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J. Milton Turner School, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FLW Krauss House, Mary Striegel, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joseph Sappington House, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kirkwood Station MO - February 2016, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Coral Court key tag, Lori, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barretts Tunnels - 1, Fuzzusmaximus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Fairfax House, Rock Hill, Missouri as seen on Monday, February 10, 2016, Wilke339 (Marty Wilke), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laumeier Sculpture Park 02, Joel Krauska from San Francisco, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Theodore and Lena Richter House, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man’s best friend, Janiceb7705, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Olice Chapel AME Church, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mudd's Grove, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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