Jefferson Barracks Park

Location

Aug 19

You probably know of Jefferson Barracks Cemetery, but right by the cemetery is Jefferson Barracks Park which is made up of an old U.S. Army post. With a historic stone stable and house, small garden, wooden archway down a path, historic brick building, and large bridge you won’t fall short of finding the perfect background for your senior pictures. Jefferson Barracks Park is perfect for one-hour sessions.

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The Best Part About Jefferson Barracks Park

Within the park you’ll find a historic brick building with green doors that sits nearby the trail. This building is perfect for standing in the doorway, leaning against, or even sitting in the field of grass nearby. The trail even has tall grasses that are perfect for standing in or in front of.

There’s even a large bridge that goes over the railroad tracks and leads to the Mississippi River. This is perfect for leaning against the bridge or sitting and standing in the middle of it. You can even cross over to get some portraits with the river in the background.

The highlight of the park though is the historic stone stable and house. You’ll never run out of ideas for poses here with the beautiful buildings, garden, fences, and wide-open field. The doorways are great to stand in and lean against the side of the door or place your hands on each doorframe. You can even stand in front of or lean on the stable doors. The stable even has a windowsill you can sit in.

Nearby the stable is a wooden fence that you can lean on, sit next to, or stand on the opposite side of. Head over to the side of the house for beautiful portraits either standing or sitting on the pathway. You can even step into the garden for a few portraits as well or lean against the lamppost. As you wrap around to the back of the building, you’ll find a low, rod iron fence that you can lean against or sit next to.

As you reach the back of the house, you’ll find a wooden arch that’s perfect for standing between, leaning against, or sitting against. You’ll also be surrounded by nature as trees grow all around the stone pathway in the back. You may even be able to spot a few deer back here.

What to Expect Each Season

Spring

With spring means color is returning to the park. This also means that the few flowers around back of the historic stone house are blooming as well. There aren’t many flowers that grow in Jefferson Barracks, but this spot is bound to have some.

Summer

All the trees and plants are filled with color and the garden is growing. This means your backgrounds will be filled with beautiful green colors against the grey or red buildings and makes for the perfect time to sit in a grassy field.

Fall

Fall is the perfect time to visit Jefferson Barracks Park. The trees surrounding the area will be beautiful and filled with oranges, reds, and yellows. They’ll also cover the ground in the leaves, giving you the perfect amount for leaf throwing portraits.

Winter

Since there are so many trees and plants that grow in Jefferson Barracks, there won’t be much color in the area, especially because the stone buildings are grey and the doors on them are blue. But when the park is covered in a blanket of snow, you’re bound to find the perfect backgrounds.

Pricing and Accommodations

Jefferson Barracks Park is quiet and absolutely free. It is open to the public 7 days a week. There may be occasional events around the park. Restrooms are located in various locations.