Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

How Will We Renew the Park?

History Underfoot: 1995

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 14, 2019

1. How Will We Renew the Park? Marker

Inscription. Thousands of citizens contributed to the Forest Park Master Plan of 1995. Following two years of study, a mayoral committee crafted a plan to renew the park to balance the diverse needs of its users.

Erected by Missouri History Museum.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis - History Underfoot series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.

Location. 38° 38.648′ N, 90° 17.134′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. Marker is on Grand Drive just south of DeBaliviere Circle, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5620 Grand Drive, Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This is Everyone's Park. (within shouting distance of this marker); Follow the Missouri History Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Meet Me in St. Louis, Louie! (within shouting distance of this marker); How Do We Support Culture? (within shouting distance of this marker); Can Private Generosity Serve Public Good? (within shouting distance of this marker); Where Do We Celebrate Our Rights?

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Can We Control Nature? (within shouting distance of this marker); How Do We Take Care of One Another? (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.