Skinker station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis / University City , United States |
Area served | St. Louis MetroLink Blue Line |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Skinker station serves as a stop on the Blue Line of the St. Louis MetroLink light rail network. Positioned underground, this station lies beneath the crossing of Skinker Boulevard and Forest Park Parkway, close to the boundary separating St. Louis and University City, Missouri.
The entrances, featuring brick facades, are designed to harmonize with the architectural style of the nearby Washington University campus.
Station layout
There are two access points to Skinker station: one located at the northeast corner of Skinker Boulevard and Forest Park Parkway, equipped with stairs and an elevator; the other situated at the southwest corner, offering stairs and a ramp. Both entrances connect to a pedestrian bridge spanning over the tracks, which provides entry to two side platforms.
The station is positioned inside the Skinker Tunnel, with tracks surfacing immediately beyond the tunnel's ends—eastbound trains appear above ground just south of Forest Park Parkway, while westbound trains do so north of the parkway.
Public artwork
In 2006, Metro’s Arts in Transit initiative commissioned Speed Shift, an installation by Erwin Redl for this location. Installed on the mezzanine walkway overlooking the platforms, this artwork features two pairs of rectangular LED panels facing each other at either end of the corridor. Horizontal light bands move inward toward the center in coordination with rhythmic beeping sounds.
Notable places nearby
- Delmar Loop
- Forest Park
- Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
- Washington University in St. Louis, Danforth Campus