The Water Tower & Park Preservation Society’s Master Renovation Plan includes the planting of new, more varied trees and removal of damaged, dilapidated and hazardous trees.  After a detailed analysis and several open forums to gather public input, certified arborists and the St. Louis Urban Forester identified a total of 93 of the park’s 304 trees that need to be removed for public safety reasons and to allow for plantings of new, healthier trees. The Forestry Division of the Missouri Department of Conservation will manage the tree planting and removal over the course of the next 3 – 5 years.

RENOVATION ACTION UPDATES

• The planting of new trees - completed in 2006 thanks to Ameren for donating the trees.
• The Dog Park is operational - completed in March 2008. 
• The removal of small pond at Grand & Russell - completed May, 2008
• Plans are in the works for the renovation/replacement of the large pond.
• Plans are in the works for the renovation of the Comfort Station (which will be open only on special occasions)

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