McDonnell Park
| McDonnell Park (James S. McDonnell Park) | |
|---|---|
| Type | St. Louis County Parks |
| Location | Unincorporated St. Louis County, MO |
| Coordinates | 38°42′54″N 90°24′07″W / 38.715°N 90.402°WCoordinates: 38°42′54″N 90°24′07″W / 38.715°N 90.402°W |
| Area | 131 acres (0.53 km²) |
| Created | 1978 |
| Operated by | St. Louis County Parks Department |
| Status | Open all year (except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas) |
McDonnell Park is a county park in unincorporated Central St. Louis County between the cities of Overland, St. Ann, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights. The park is named in honor of James S. McDonnell founder of McDonnell Douglas Aircraft.
History
McDonnell Park was originally referred to as the Adie Road Parksite, when purchased in 1977 and declared a County Park in 1978. In 1980 the name was officially changed to James S. McDonnell Memorial County Park in honor of the late founder of McDonnell Douglas. The house in the southeast corner of the park is the Park Rangers/Area Managers office.
Ameneties
- Fitness and Bike Trail: The 1.6 mile trail winds through the park and has 16 fitness stations which include parallel bars, isometric squats, balance beam, a chin-up bar and stretch station. Suitable for jogging, running, walking, skating and biking.
- Amphitheater: Natural amphitheater for seating over 200
- Shelters and Picnic Tables: The park features two main shelters with water, electricity barbecue pits and restrooms, McDonnell Shelter named after James S. McDonnell and Lindbergh Shelter named after Charles Lindbergh. Multiple picnic tables surround the shelters and are scattered throughout the park as well.
- Playgrounds: McDonnell Park consists of two playgrounds, one near Lindbergh Shelter in the northwest corner of the park and the other playground is near the McDonnell Shelter in the middle-south area of the park.
- Volleyball Court: Sand volleyball is available near the Lindbergh Shelter.
Events and usage
Park facilities can be rented for reunions, weddings and other activities. McDonnell Park has been host to the annual Fords Unlimited Car Show for over 20 years.
External links
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