In a park that was once a crown jewel of our city, a racially charged mob sparked violence, division, and decades of disinvestment, impacting countless lives. Now, 75 years later, it’s time for the park to be what it was always meant to be: a catalyst for community, prosperity, and civic pride.
We’re here to reimagine Fairground Park — for all of St. Louis.
A SPace For
(Re)Creation
North City can once again be anchored by a distinctive, destination-worthy park.
A historic, castle-like grand entrance
132 acres of lush trees, flowers, and fields
Walking paths around a lakeside pergola, fishing spots, and a boathouse
Amphitheater
An enormous swimming pool
Picnic pavilions
Basketball courts
Baseball and softball diamonds
Tennis and pickleball courts
Skating rink
And people everywhere. A crown jewel in St. Louis is ready to be restored.
The
Moment
To build
MOMENTUM
Broader reinvestment in North City makes this the perfect moment to reimagine and revitalize Fairground Park.
A massive new NGA campus was just developed nearby
A new MetroLink stop and Brickline Greenway path are planned to connect directly to Fairground Park
Individually these are great for St. Louis, but with Fairground Park, they can send ripples through our city and our economy.
Funding Priorities
01
Foster community engagement in neighborhood town halls and focus groups to understand priorities for the masterplan design and to receive feedback for work in process
02
Host or partner on park community events to promote park use and and appreciation for the park, inform community members about FPFA and ask for feedback and ideas
03
Fund small park improvements before major park improvements are designed, funded and planned
