O'Fallon Park
| O'Fallon Park | |
|---|---|
 O'Fallon Park Boathouse | |
 | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°40′51″N 90°13′09″W / 38.6807°N 90.2193°W |
| Area | 126.63 acres (51.25 ha) |
| Created | 1908 |
| Operated by | St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry |
| Status | Open |
| Public transit access |  MetroBus |
| Website | stlouis-mo.gov |
O'Fallon Park is a municipal park in St. Louis, Missouri, that opened in 1908.[1]
Under Alderman John Collins-Muhammad the park underwent a million dollar remodeling including renovations on the historic O'Fallon Park Boathouse. The work is part of a three-year project including upgrades to park infrastructure and a fresh coat of paint.
Description
[edit]The park is named after John O'Fallon, a colonel who fought in the War of 1812 and nephew of William Clark.[1] The park is 126.63 acres and was once part of O'Fallon's 600-acre land holding.[1] The park has a lake with a boathouse.[1] It has basketball courts, tennis courts, softball fields, and a football field.[1] It has a playground, multiple picnic grounds, and a spray pool.[1]
Geography
[edit]O'Fallon Park is located near the riverfront. On the north, it is bordered by Interstate 70; on the southwest, by W. Florissant Ave. The southeastern border follows E. Harris Ave., Algernon St., and Adelaide Ave.
Surrounding areas
[edit]O'Fallon Park is surrounded by five St. Louis neighborhoods. North Riverfront borders the north, Penrose borders the west, Near North Riverfront borders the east by a tip, and finally two neighborhoods border the south, O'Fallon and College Hill.
See also
[edit]- John O'Fallon
- People and culture of St. Louis, Missouri
- Neighborhoods of St. Louis
- Parks in St. Louis, Missouri
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- O'Fallon Park - Official St. Louis Park Department website
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