Construction Update: July 2003

Aviation Field: The fields are complete and are open to the public. Work is still underway on the paths. The Forest Park Softball League is seeking teams for fall play. Contact Roger Berry at 289-5307.

Boathouse: Project is complete and open. The City of St. Louis awarded the contact for the operator to Catering St. Louis/Forest Park Forever. The Boathouse is open on weekends from now to Aug. 9 when it will be open full-time, seven days a week. Call 961-7588 ext. 221.

Dual Path: The current bike path is open throughout the park. The dual path project will go to the Forest Park Advisory Board in July. Path improvements will extend from Union to Skinker, along Skinker from Lindell to Wells. The other area will be near Bowl Lake between Clayton Avenue and I-64. All other improvements are considered to be in Phase II. Implementation of Phase II is dependent upon funding availability.

Fish Hatchery area: Roads are open. All the stone work is completed and the complete project should be finished by the end of July.

Fish Hatchery/MDC: Pond renovations are completed and the lakes are stocked with fish. The Missouri Dept. of Conservation has started its fishing program. The new comfort station is complete.

Grand Basin/Post-Dispatch Lake: Work is progressing as planned and should be substantially completed by the end of July. Landscaping will be completed in the Fall. The Basin and lake are filled with water, 8 fountains are operating and workers are finishing the stone work.

Golf Course/Clubhouse: The 9-hole Hawthorne course and Ruthie’s Grill in the Clubhouse are open. Work continues on the remaining 18 holes – Dogwood 9 to be completed in September followed by the Redbud 9 in Spring 2004.

Jewel Box: Project is complete and open to the public. Brunch was so successful that it will be continued on Sundays through Aug. 24. Call 367-1337, ext. 234 for reservations. Reservations for weddings and parties call 289-5389.

Langenberg Field: Renovation of the field is complete. It has been seeded and will be ready for use in 2004. The pedestrian bridge has been installed. The bike path is complete to the bridge.

Lindell Pavilion: Work is underway with completion scheduled for Fall and open Nov. 1.

MSD: Sewer improvements along Washington and Well Drives could begin at the end of July. The city has required that at least one lane of traffic be open at all times. Wells Drive should be completed first and Washington Drive will begin after the end of the Muny season in August.

Muny: Plans for the beautification of the South Muny Plaza were approved at the Forest Park Advisory Board. Work will start in the Fall after the Muny season is over.

Picnic Pavilion: The pavilion is under construction and should be open in July.

River Project: The Forest Park Master Plan envisions a connected linear waterway in the park. Work is complete and the water is flowing from the Cascades all the way to the Steinberg area. Adjustments are being made as necessary due to climate conditions to ensure a continuous flow typical of a natural stream. A water quality management plan is being designed.

Signs: New signs directing park visitors to the institutions and attractions are in place.

World's Fair Pavilion: The Donor Plaza and landscaping will be installed in the fall.

Road, Traffic Work

Clayton/Faulkner Avenues: Work is complete and the path is open.

East Grand Entrance: Work is complete and street is open.

Fine Arts Drive: Fine Arts Drive will be closed to through traffic until November. The public can access the Art Museum parking lot from the east and to the Museum from the west during this phase of road construction. Improvements to the main entrance will be completed in September.

Lagoon Drive: Construction has started with completion by the end of the year. Lagoon is still open but will be one-way going east by late August.

Skinker Entrance: The dedicated right turn lane will be eliminated. Pedestrian signals will be installed to tell path users when they have the right-of-way. A concrete median will be installed. Project should be completed by fall.

Upcoming Events In the Park

July 14 - 20: Cinderella (MUNY)

July 18: Bachelor’s Club Savor The Summer (World’s Fair Pavilion)

July 19: Easter Seals Walk With Me (World’s Fair Pavilion)

July 20: 900 Round (Archery Range)

July 21-27: Godspell (MUNY)

July 21: St. Louis Police Academy Driver’s Training (Upper Muny lot)

July 25: St. Louis Police Academy Driver’s Training (Upper Muny lot)

July 26: Walk for Justice (Upper Muny lot)

July 26: 50th Anniversary of the Armistice in Korea Memorial Service (Jewel Box garden)

July 27: 900 Round (Archery Range)

July 27: McBride & Son Company Picnic (World’s Fair Pavilion)

July 28 – Aug. 3: Crazy For You (MUNY)

Aug. 2: St. Louis Cross County Kickoff (Aviation Field)

Aug. 3: 900 Round (Archery Range)

Aug. 4-10: South Pacific (MUNY)

Aug. 8: Public Telescope Viewing (Science Center)

Aug. 9: Police Dept. Picnic (Archery Range)

Aug. 10: 900 Round (Archery Range)

Aug. 10: College Send Out Session (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Aug. 12: Major Park Clean-Up –No Permits Today! (East End of Park)

Aug. 14: Orientation for Washington U. Law Students (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Aug. 15: Fundraiser Dinner for Kingdom House (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Aug. 16-17: US Bank Moonlight Ramble (Twin Lots)

Aug. 16: Kingdom House 5k/10k Run and Brunch (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Aug. 16: Mini of St. Louis Rally (Lower Muny Lot)

Aug. 17: Winco Window Co. picnic (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Aug. 17: 900 Round (Archery Range)

Aug. 23: Fun Festival (Upper Muny Lot)

Aug. 24: St. Louis Firefighters Run (History Museum)

Aug. 28: Operation Tailgate (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Aug. 31: 900 Round (Archery Range)

NOTE: To have events listed in the Construction Update e-mail them to: Gail Compton, Public Information Officer for the Parks Dept., at: comptong@stlouiscity.com