Last updated: July 4, 2025
Thing to Do
Report for Duty
Become a Junior Ranger at Gateway Arch National Park! Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet at the Arch information desk or the information desk at the rotunda of the Old Courthouse, complete the activities, and then take the pledge to become an honorary steward of Gateway Arch National Park.
As the Junior Ranger program is site-based, the park does not send out books or badges through the mail.
Details
Duration
30-90 Minutes
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
Learn more about the people, places and events related to St. Louis history and westward expansion in the 1800s.
Age(s)
the activity is geared towards younger visitors 5-12, but open to any who wish to participate
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
no fee is charged to complete this activity
Location
Gateway Arch Visitor Center and Old Courthouse
The Junior Ranger books for the Gateway Arch are available at the visitor information desk just inside the entrance plaza.
The Junior Ranger books for the Old Courthouse are available in the rotunda of the Old Courthouse.
Both books are site-based and are meant to be completed in the park. The Old Courthouse activities should be completed at the courthouse, and the arch activities should be compelted at the arch.
The Junior Ranger books for the Old Courthouse are available in the rotunda of the Old Courthouse.
Both books are site-based and are meant to be completed in the park. The Old Courthouse activities should be completed at the courthouse, and the arch activities should be compelted at the arch.
Reservations
No
no reservations are needed to complete this activity
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
This activity is available for the hours when the Gateway Arch visitor center is open.
Accessibility Information
This activity only available as a printed workbook at this time. Please see a ranger if you need assistance with the book.