Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park is home to the Gateway Geyser, a fountain built to complement the Gateway Arch across the river. The Geyser began operation in May of 1995. The Geyser erupts three times daily (from April 15-October 15, weather/wind permitting.) When the wind is 4 mph or less, the geyser will reach a height of 630ft, to match the height of the Gateway Arch across the river. I would love to come back sometime next year when the Geyser is functioning. Each blast from the Geyser last approximately 10 minutes. Four smaller fountains the erupt 100 ft into the air surround the Gateway Geyser and symbolize the Mississippi, Missouri, Meramec, and Illinois Rivers.
In June 2005, the park itself was dedicated Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park in honor of the man who made the project possible. The park was opened to the public in the spring of 2009. The park also contains the Mississippi River Overlook, which stands 40 ft tall and offers a fantastic view of the St. Louis skyline.
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