Construction Update: October 2003

Aviation Field: The fields are open to the public. Work on the paths is complete.

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 has new fall hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Monday. The phone number is 367-2224.

Dual Path: Work is proceeding on schedule on the new dual path system. Construction has started at Union and will proceed west to Skinker, along Skinker from Lindell to Wells. The bike path is closed from Wells Drive to Tamm Avenue. It is scheduled to re-open by mid-November.

Fish Hatchery area: Roads are open. All the stone work is completed. Trees have been planted and additional landscaping is underway.

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. Gravel is being removed and will be replaced with a park-like berm.

Grand Basin/Post-Dispatch Lake: The Basin and lake are filled with water. Eight fountains are operating and workers are finishing the stone work. Landscaping has started and is scheduled to be complete Nov. 14.

Golf Course/Clubhouse: The 9-hole Hawthorne Course and Ruthie’s Grill in the Clubhouse are open. The Dogwood 9 is open but has limited use for tournaments while the turf grows. The Redbud 9 is scheduled to open in spring 2004.

Jewel Box: Project is complete and open to the public. Reservations for weddings and parties can be made by calling 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 on schedule and Forest Park Forever is set to move in Friday, Oct. 17. The Visitor’s Center will open Nov. 17. Landscaping should be complete by the end of November. Work on the dual path is underway.

MSD: Sewer Improvements along Wells Drive should be complete in late October; then work will start on Washington Drive.

Muny: Plans for the beautification of the South Muny Plaza were approved at the Forest Park Advisory Board. Work will start in the fall and be completed by spring 2004.

Picnic Pavilion: The pavilion is complete and landscaping is underway.

River Project: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 begin in November and is set to be complete in December.

Road, Traffic Work

Fine Arts Drive:Fine Arts Drive is closed to through traffic. The public can access the Art Museum parking lot from the east and to the Museum from the west. The overlook is in place and work is underway on an irrigation system for Art Hill. The projects are scheduled for completion by Dec. 15.

Lagoon Drive: Lagoon Drive is closed to traffic from Fine Arts Drive to the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. Lagoon Drive is open from Skinker to the driveway for the clubhouse and the golf course. Golfers must enter the park at the Forsyth/Skinker entrance to get to the golf course. It will be closed until Nov. 14.

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.

Wells Drive: Wells Drive will be closed at Skinker to all traffic starting Monday October 20. The entrance will remain closed for 3 weeks for installation of sewers and the decorative cobblestone crossing.

Upcoming Events In the Park

Oct. 18: International Beer Festival (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Oct. 19: Family Reunion (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Oct. 24: Set Up For Flag Football Tournament (Golf Driving Range)

Oct. 24: Wedding (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Oct. 25: Adams Park Community Center Duck Derby (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Oct. 24: Set Up For Flag Football Tournament (Golf Driving Range)

Oct. 25: Flag Football Tournament (Golf Driving Range)

Oct. 25: Cross Country Meet (Jefferson Lake)

Oct. 26: Flag Football Tournament (Golf Driving Range)

Oct. 26: St. Louis Originals Harvest Festival (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Oct. 29: Cross Country Meet (Central Field)

Nov. 1: Wedding (World’s Fair Pavilion)

Nov. 1: SLUH/WASH U Fall Classic (Parking area next to Aviation Field)

Nov. 8: Birthright Run/Walk (Upper Muny Parking Lot)

Nov. 14: Public Telescope Viewing (Archery Range)

Nov. 16: Open House of the Visitor & Education Center (Lindell Pavilion)

Nov. 17: Visitor & Education Center begins regular hours (6am to 10pm)

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