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Lafayette Park was set aside from the St. Louis Common in 1836 and dedicated in 1851 as one of the first public parks, and by far the largest of its era, in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. It is considered by many historians to be the oldest urban park west of the Mississippi.
Elizabeth Cook Pavilion. Elizabeth Cook Pavilion can be reserved by permit at 314-289-5300. Contact Information: 314-289-5330. Description: The Cook Pavilion (Gazebo) may be rented for wedding ceremonies only. Permit Required: yes.
The Park House, built in 1867 for use as a police station, now serves as an office for the Lafayette Square Restoration Committee and a police sub-station for the City of St. Louis. It may also be rented for private events.
Reservations: Revolutionary War Cannons cannot be reserved. Park: Lafayette Park. Description: The cannons, two "Long Toms" and a "Carronade," were part of the munitions of the 50-gun British frigate "Acteon.
Size: 1 acre. Stocking Information: Nine park lakes are stocked every two to four weeks by the Missouri Department of Conservation as part of the St. Louis Urban Fishing Program according to the following schedule: March - September: Channel Catfish May and September: Hybrid sunfish November - February (only in Boathouse Lake in Carondelet Park ...
Overview. Reservations: Lafayette Park Playground cannot be reserved. Park: Lafayette Park. Restrooms: Yes. Water fountains: Yes.
Lafayette Park House Contact Information : lsba@lafayettesquare.org Description : The Park House, built in 1867 for use as a police station, now serves as an office for the Lafayette Square Restoration Committee and a police sub-station for the City of St. Louis.
As Lafayette Square developed Lafayette Park was also improved. The 30-acre park received a wooden fence and plantings in 1852. Other improvements prior to the Civil War included a six-acre parade ground and an ornamental pond.
Lafayette Square is bounded on the north by Chouteau Avenue, on the south by Interstate 44, on the east by Dolman Street and on the west by South Jefferson Avenue. It is just south of downtown and within walking distance of Soulard market.
The Lafayette Square District was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 and became a City historic district in 1972. Historic district standards for the Lafayette Square Local Historic District were enacted in April 2012 and updated in February 2019.