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74-671: The Missouri History Museum in Forest Park , St. Louis, Missouri, showcases Missouri history . It is operated by the Missouri Historical Society , which was founded in 1866. Museum admission is free through a public subsidy by the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District . The Jefferson Memorial Building, built in 1913 with profits from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition , is the home of

148-547: A $ 1.1 million restoration with the addition of new restrooms and a catering kitchen. The eastern archways of the building were removed (thereby opening the building to its original state), new lighting was installed, and the twin towers of the building were reconstructed. The Forest Park Golf Course , also known as the Courses at Forest Park or the Norman Probstein Community Golf Course , opened in 1912 as

222-504: A 75-foot (23 m) waterfall northwest of the Art Museum and named for the waterfalls that flowed down Art Hill during the 1904 World's Fair. The park also has Round Lake and Jefferson Lake, the latter stocked with fish for anglers. The Missouri Department of Conservation assists with the operation of six fish hatchery lakes at the park. In the early 2000s, the lakes were drained, deepened, aerated and restocked with fish. A new bridge over

296-462: A diverse patronage, including tourists and local visitors, visitors to park institutions, and special event patrons, with roughly one third of patrons living within ten miles (16 km) of the park, another third between 10 and 30 miles (48 km), and another third living beyond 30 miles (48 km) from the park. 88 percent of park visitors drive to the park, while the remaining 12 percent are split between public transit and walking or bicycling to

370-462: A greatly increased variety of birds and wildlife. They provide a richer experience for walkers and bikers in the park, and the restored areas are full of birdsong. In 1973, Barnes-Jewish Hospital , located across Kingshighway from the eastern edge of the park, leased an area of land in Forest Park located to its south for construction of an underground parking garage. After construction was complete,

444-641: A guide, in 1874 the General Assembly passed the Forest Park Act, which established the park and created a county-wide property tax to fund it. In November 1874, the Missouri Supreme Court upheld the new law and referred all questions of land ownership and value to the circuit court. The largest parcels of land needed for the park belonged to Thomas Skinker, Charles P. Chouteau, Julia Maffitt, and William Forsyth, who in 1874 and 1875 sold their land to

518-634: A lake with an island. On the island is the Nathan Frank Bandstand, which was built using funds donated by local businessman Nathan Frank in 1926. The bandstand, in the classical style , replaced an earlier structure with Asian motifs. In the early 2000s, the landscaping of the area was restored by the Flora Conservancy and the St. Louis Parks Department to a design by Oehme, van Sweden and Associates ; more than 27,000 perennial flowers were planted in

592-574: A local non-profit group, operates its headquarters in the building. Other groups in the building include the Missouri Department of Conservation and Older Adults Services and Information Systems (OASIS). The restoration included establishment of the Forest Perk Cafe, a coffee and sandwich shop. The building is the base of the World's Fair Bike Rental, which rents cruiser bicycles for public use in

666-809: A member of the supreme court, for them a special commission is provided. In addition to issuing legal decisions, the Supreme Court supervises the lower state courts with the assistance of the Office of State Courts Administrator ("OSCA"). OSCA oversees court programs, provides technical assistance, manages the budget of the state's judicial branch, and conducts educational programs. The Supreme Court also issues practice and procedure rules for Missouri court cases, including procedure and evidence rules. The Supreme Court licenses attorneys practicing in Missouri, and disciplines lawyers and judges for violating ethical rules. Judges of

740-401: A much greater variety of birds and wildlife, which have settled in the new natural habitats. An 1864 plan for a large park in the city limits was rejected by St. Louis voters. In 1872, St. Louis developer Hiram Leffingwell proposed a 1,000-acre (4.0 km ) park about three miles (5 km) outside the city limits near land which he owned. After a period of intense lobbying by Leffingwell,

814-468: A music stand and podium, and dedicated a statue of Edward Bates , the attorney general under President Abraham Lincoln. By the early 1890s, streetcar lines reached the park, carrying nearly 3 million visitors a year. A zoological gardens had been established around 1876 in Fairgrounds Park, on the north side of the city; its animals were eventually transferred to the new Forest Park facility. From

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888-588: A nine-hole golf course . The original course was designed by Scotsman Robert Foulis , an employee of the Old Course at St Andrews , while a second and third set of nine holes were finished in 1913 and 1915. In 1929, the Forest Park Golf Course was home to the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship . Between 2001 and 2004, the three courses and the clubhouse were rebuilt under the direction of course designer Stan Gentry . The rebuilding project initially

962-503: A panel are cited as "Mo." Ginger Gooch is the latest appointee to the Court, having been appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson in October 2023. The judges rotate the two-year term of Chief Justice among themselves. The Chief Justice is Constitutionally empowered to preside over the court and to be the "chief administrative officer" of the state judicial system. The current Chief Justice

1036-735: A part of the St. Louis Zoo), and the Grand Basin, located at the foot of Art Hill, which was the location of the Festival Hall and cascades at the fair. Though often mistakenly counted among relics of the fair, the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park is a later structure, constructed in 1909 with proceeds from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The Palace of the Arts, a building now known as the Saint Louis Art Museum in Forest Park,

1110-651: A restaurant and gift shop. The Emerson Center was selected by the American Institute of Architects 's Committee on the Environment as an example of architectural design that protects and enhances the environment. It is an example of a green museum . The museums signature collection includes both national artifacts, as well as Missouri and St. Louis related materials, such as local colonial and native artifacts, Louisiana Purchase Exposition artifacts, and items relating to Charles Lindbergh and his trans-Atlantic flight in

1184-712: A retention vote of the people. If retained, judges serve a term of 12 years. At the time of its establishment, the court had three judges, which was expanded to five in 1872, and seven in 1890. The following is a list of notable cases decided by the Supreme Court of Missouri or which came to the Supreme Court of the United States from the Supreme Court of Missouri. Since 1973, the Supreme Court of Missouri has heard all cases en banc (before all seven judges). Before that many cases were heard by panels of three judges. Cases heard en banc are cited as "Mo. banc"; older cases heard by

1258-586: A trauma center in North St. Louis . In the February 2007 revised proposal the hospital also agreed to retain 15 percent of the land as green space. Despite considerable protests, the proposal advanced to the St. Louis Board of Aldermen . An activist group called Citizens to Protect Forest Park gathered 28,000 signatures to place a ballot measure that would require citywide voter approval of all leases or sales of park land. But,

1332-679: A water fairway; and the Redbud is very hilly and the most challenging layout of the three. One glass-enclosed clubhouse serves all three courses, and it includes a restaurant open to all park users known as Ruthie's Grill. After the completion of the renovations, the Forest Park Golf Course was named the Best Golf Course in St. Louis by the local alternative newspaper , the Riverfront Times . The Highlands Golf and Tennis Center , formerly known as Triple A Golf and Tennis Club , opened in 1897 on

1406-493: Is Mary Rhodes Russell , whose term began July 1, 2023 and will serve until June 30, 2025. As of November 1, 2023 , the makeup of the court is: The Clerk of the Supreme Court of Missouri is responsible for a wide range of duties, including the supervision of the internal administrative function of the Court itself as well as the planning and administrative direction of the Missouri Judicial Conference,

1480-433: Is 40-foot long and used 120,000 pounds of concrete. The design allows kids to climb on the turtle's shells and in their open mouths. The Dwight Davis Tennis Center is a tennis facility with 19 lighted tennis courts and a clubhouse, named after St. Louis tennis player Dwight Davis . The facility offers tennis training programs, and sponsors tournaments. It hosts the St. Louis Aces, a local tennis singles team, who play in

1554-641: Is 55 feet (17 m) high, and it was built in 1936 using funds from the Works Progress Administration . The Jewel Box was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. In 2002, the Jewel Box received a $ 3.5 million renovation, which included the removal and reinstallation of interior plantings, upgrades to the heating and air conditioning systems, and modifications to allow the building to be used for catered events. Turtle Park

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1628-422: Is a sculpture park created by Bob Cassilly located at Oakland Avenue and Tamm Avenue. The park contains concrete sculptures of seven turtle species that are indigenous to Missouri , a clutch of eggs and a snake. The three large turtles are a snapping turtle , a Mississippi map turtle and a red-eared slider and the four smaller turtles are a stinkpot turtle and three box turtles . The snapping turtle

1702-431: Is one of the oldest structures in the park and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The original Cabanne House was built in 1819 by Jean Pierre Cabanné, a French Creole fur trader and merchant. His descendants used it as a farmhouse until they sold the land to the city in 1875. When the park was opened, the farmhouse was converted into a lodge. It was demolished in the 1880s. The current Cabanne House

1776-622: The Spirit of St. Louis . A replica of the Spirit of St. Louis can be found in the museum. A large number of artifacts from the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition are also housed in the permanent collection, as St. Louis was the starting point for that venture. Recent travelling exhibits and events have included items related to the Fox Theatre 's restoration and renovation, the Road to Freedom tour (celebrating

1850-521: The Americans with Disabilities Act ), and, prominently, the Lewis and Clark National Bicentennial Exhibition. Admission is free. Forest Park (St. Louis) Forest Park is a public park in western St. Louis, Missouri . It is a prominent civic center and covers 1,326 acres (5.37 km ). Opened in 1876, more than a decade after its proposal, the park has hosted several significant events, including

1924-541: The Great Forest Park Balloon Race (a hot air balloon competition), LouFest Music Festival (August 27–28, 2011), the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis , the St. Louis Earth Day Festival, and the St. Louis African Arts Festival. The annual St. Louis Wine Festival, Beer Heritage Festival, and St. Louis Micro-Fest (a microbrewery showcase festival) also are hosted in Forest Park. In winter months,

1998-487: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 and the 1904 Summer Olympics . Bounded by Washington University in St. Louis , Skinker Boulevard, Lindell Boulevard, Kingshighway Boulevard, and Oakland Avenue, it is known as the " Heart of St. Louis " and features a variety of attractions, including the St. Louis Zoo , the St. Louis Art Museum , the Missouri History Museum , and the St. Louis Science Center . Since

2072-566: The McDonnell Planetarium , is located within the park and is connected to the main building by an enclosed footbridge . In addition to the Orthwein StarBay planetarium show featuring more than 9,000 stars on an 80-foot (24 m) ceiling, the facility offers exhibits about living in space. It also hosts monthly public stargazing events co-sponsored by the St. Louis Astronomical Society. The Missouri History Museum , located on

2146-549: The Missouri Court of Appeals . Most of these cases involve routine legal questions and end there. The Court of Appeals is divided geographically into the Eastern District, Western District and Southern District. Certain cases, however, can be transferred to the Supreme Court – at the Court's discretion – if it determines that a question of general interest or importance is involved, that the laws should be re-examined, or that

2220-639: The Missouri General Assembly authorized the city to purchase the land; however, city taxpayers challenged the purchase in court, and in 1873, the Missouri Supreme Court overturned the authorization. The next year another developer, Andrew McKinley, prepared another proposal that met legal challenges. The tract selected that became Forest Park included a heavily forested 1,326-acre (5.37 km ) area west of Kingshighway along Olive Street (now Lindell Boulevard). Using McKinley's proposal as

2294-791: The Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis , has operated in Forest Park since 1916. The first production, As You Like It by William Shakespeare , predated the current building by one year; as part of an advertising convention, St. Louis constructed the Municipal Theatre in 1917. Starting in 1919, the Muny was incorporated, and more than 1,500 seats in the 11,000-seat amphitheater were reserved as permanently free. The Jewel Box , an art deco greenhouse , operates as an event venue and horticultural facility. The building has nearly 7,500 square feet (700 m ) of display space and

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2368-462: The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra offers a free outdoor concert. The St. Louis Art Museum sponsors free outdoor film showings in the summer on the hill. Fair St. Louis was held for the first time here in 2014, due to renovations at the Gateway Arch grounds, which presents new opportunities for the fair. The fair got off to a smooth start on July 3. St. Louis's Forest Park is considered one of

2442-455: The 1,100-seat Stadium Court. In 2006 and 2007, several courts were refinished, while new shade awnings and benches were provided for players and spectators. The Boathouse at Forest Park is both a restaurant and boat rental facility. Since the opening of Forest Park in 1876, boating has been an activity in the park; in 1894, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch paid more than 6,000 workers to expand one of

2516-417: The 1904 Flight Cage, a herpetarium, and primate house. A sixth zoo zone, known as Lakeside Crossing, features several dining and retail options. For animal care, the zoo also features a veterinary hospital and animal nutrition center. The Saint Louis Science Center , across Interstate 64 on the southern edge of Forest Park, received slightly more than a million visitors in 2010. Part of the science center,

2590-536: The Fair's buildings, it was built on a wood framework with staff, and was a temporary structure. The pavilion opened in 1910 as a gift from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company and helped to fulfill their promise to restore the park after the 1904 World's Fair. Designed by English architect Henry Wright , the pavilion originally cost $ 35,000 to build. In the early 2000s, the building underwent

2664-636: The Jewel Box greenhouse hosts a poinsettia show with holiday decorations. Forest Park also hosts athletic events, such as the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series (an annual road race event), the Midnight Ramble (a nighttime bicycling event), the Forest Park Cross Country Festival, and a variety of run-walk fundraisers. The park has also hosted the USA Cross Country Championships . On Art Hill in early September,

2738-575: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, is located in the only permanent structure built for the fair. The building, designed by Cass Gilbert , houses a comprehensive art museum with particular depth in Oceanic art , Pre-Columbian art , ancient Chinese bronzes , and 20th-century German art. The museum began an expansion and renovation project in January 2010 under the direction of architect David Chipperfield . The construction relocated surface parking underneath

2812-649: The Steinberg Skating Rink, the Boathouse Restaurant (with boat rentals), the Forest Park Golf Course, the Highlands Golf and Tennis Center, handball courts, and fields for softball, baseball, soccer, cricket, rugby, and archery. The park also features over 30 miles of walking and cycling paths. The most visited feature of the park is the Saint Louis Zoo , a free zoo that opened in 1910. In 2010,

2886-423: The addition and created a new lower-level gallery, with a total of more than 200,000 square feet (19,000 m ) of new building area which allows display of more of the collection. The project includes new landscaping, with groves of white birch trees. A site-specific sculpture was commissioned from Andy Goldsworthy , who completed installation of Stone Sea in the fall of 2012. The Muny , officially known as

2960-641: The area. The Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center , formerly known as the Lindell Pavilion , was built in 1892 as a streetcar station for the Lindell Railway. Designed by Eames and Young , the Visitor Center is in the Spanish Revival style. In 1904, it was occupied by tenants of the World's Fair. In 1914, the building opened as a golf shop and locker room, which it remained until

3034-581: The ballot measure was enacted in April 2007, two months after the revised lease was approved by the Board of Aldermen. Forest Park has more than 12 million visitors per year, surpassing the number of annual visitors to both Busch Stadium and the Gateway Arch National Park combined. In 2022, Forest Park was named the nation’s best city park in the annual USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards. The park has

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3108-431: The beginning officials sought public transportation to the park. Several routes were evaluated. It was not electric streetcars , but rather cable cars that first gave access to Forest Park. Erastus Wells ’ Missouri Railway was a cable car line (then known as a “cable road”) that ran down Olive Street. It was extended in stages. Access to Lindell Blvd was denied, but a route down Boyle to Maryland and then to Kingshighway

3182-466: The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance. Near the Cascades waterfall on the western edge of the park is an 1876 statue of Edward Bates , who was US Attorney General under President Abraham Lincoln . He had been a prominent attorney and judge in St. Louis, and also assisted in freedom suits by slaves . His was the first statue installed in

3256-528: The city. The city purchased the land for $ 849,058, with another million dollars dedicated to maintenance and improvement. The state of the parkland in 1876 was rural: on the eastern and western edges of the park were unpaved roads (Kingshighway and Skinker Road, respectively). Flowing through the northern lowlands and turning southeast in the park was the River des Peres , which at times was very low while in some seasons could flood large areas. The southwestern part of

3330-461: The close of skating season a charity pond hockey tournament is held on the rink. A dining and concession area, known as the Snowflake Cafe, offers American cuisine and alcohol . During the early 2000s, the rink underwent a $ 1.4 million renovation that included a new rink surface, an ice-making system, and a new light and sound system. In addition, the parking lot for the rink was moved from

3404-679: The court are selected through the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan, nationally known as the Missouri Plan . Under the plan, the Appellate Judicial Commission submits the names of three nominees to the governor. If the governor fails to make an appointment with 60 days of the nominees being named, the Commission shall make the appointment. Judges serving for at least a year are placed on the general election ballot for

3478-431: The early 2000s, it has carried out a $ 100 million restoration through a public-private partnership aided by its Master Plan. Changes have extended to improving landscaping and habitat as well. The park's acreage includes meadows and trees and a variety of ponds, manmade lakes, and freshwater streams. For several years, the park has been restoring prairie and wetlands areas of the park. It has reduced flooding and attracted

3552-528: The early 2000s. After the renovation of the adjacent Forest Park Golf Course, the building was converted into the park Visitor Center. The $ 4 million conversion project restored the clock tower and installed new heating and air conditioning systems, public restrooms, and locker rooms. Part of the 22,000-square-foot (2,000 m ) facility is available as an event venue known as the Trolley Room, which can accommodate up to 400 guests, while Forest Park Forever,

3626-514: The facility hosted Davis Cup qualifying matches in 1927, 1946, and 1961. Judy Rankin began her golfing career at Triple A Golf and Tennis Club as a young girl. Between 2008 and 2010 the Highlands underwent a complete reconstruction, with a new nine-hole golf course, the installation of clay tennis courts, a new 30-stall lit driving range , and the construction of a full-service bar and restaurant known as Keagan's Pub and Patio. The Cascades are

3700-538: The fair's directors gave the balance of the remaining profits from the fair toward the construction of a monument to Thomas Jefferson , on the former site of the fair's entry gates; when completed in 1913 it became the Missouri History Museum building. Other structures left from the fair include the St. Louis Art Museum, the Apotheosis of St. Louis (a statue of French King Louis IX ), the 1904 Bird Cage, (now

3774-440: The first time that African Americans were allowed to compete. George Kessler , the fair's landscape architect, dramatically changed the park: the wetlands areas in the western part of the park were drained and converted into water features and five connected lakes. Sewer and water lines installed during the fair remained for public use in the park. After the fair, thousands of trees were planted and vistas were created. In 1909,

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3848-401: The hospital 90 years of tenancy. Under the proposal, the annual rent would increase from $ 150,000 to between $ 1.6 and $ 2.2 million. The hospital sought to lease more than 12 acres (49,000 m ) for which it would pay $ 2.2 million, or as an alternative it would lease the current 9.3 acres (38,000 m ) for which it would pay $ 1.6 million a year. Under a January 2007 revised proposal from

3922-440: The hospital, the city would receive $ 2 million for the lease of 9.3 acres (38,000 m ), while the hospital would agree to make improvements to two areas in Forest Park. In February 2007, to gain the support of city Comptroller Darlene Green (one of three members of the St. Louis Board of Apportionment and Estimate, a board that recommends lease proposals to the full Board of Aldermen), the hospital agreed to build, fund, and staff

3996-401: The important buildings and roads. The electrical plug and the wall outlet were also displayed. Two of the more notable technological achievements demonstrated were the x-ray machine and the baby incubator. At one time the River des Peres ran openly through the park, but due to sanitary concerns, a portion was put underground in a wooden box shortly before the 1904 World's Fair. In the 1930s,

4070-416: The lakes in the park. In the early 2000s, a new boathouse opened with access to both Post-Dispatch Lake and the Grand Basin at the foot of Art Hill. The boathouse, open year-round, offers paddle boat rentals. It was designed by St. Louis architect Laurent Torno in the style of early 20th-century Midwestern boathouse cottages. Pagoda Circle , located in front of the Muny, is a circular drive located around

4144-471: The largest urban parks in the United States. It is approximately 500 acres larger than New York City 's Central Park . Forest Park is home to five of the region's major institutions: the St. Louis Art Museum, the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Science Center, the Missouri History Museum, and the Muny amphitheater. It has several recreational facilities, including the Dwight Davis Tennis Center ,

4218-545: The lower court's decision conflicts with an earlier appellate decision. This is similar to the process the United States Supreme Court uses in accepting cases. In addition, the Court of Appeals may transfer a case to the Supreme Court after an opinion is issued, either upon application of one of the parties or at the request of one of the judges on the appellate panel. Additionally the Supreme Court hears all impeachments of elective officers - except for governor or

4292-523: The museum. In 1988, the museum joined the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District and began receiving sales tax revenue. In 2000, the Emerson Center, a significant building addition was completed, boosting attendance and exhibition capacity. The Emerson Center, featuring a ground-to-roof southern glass facade, was designed by Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum , and included substantially more exhibition space, as well as an auditorium, classrooms,

4366-583: The north end of the facility to the south end. A prairie and wetlands river area replaced the north parking lot, providing a walking path and birdwatching area near the adjacent lake. Located on Government Hill, the World's Fair Pavilion sits on the site of the 1904 World's Fair's large Missouri State Building, that burned down 10 days before the closing of the fair. Though the Missouri Building had many features (including partial air conditioning), like most of

4440-465: The northern edge of the park, received slightly more than 500,000 visitors in 2010 to both its permanent and temporary exhibits. The museum has two continuing exhibits: Seeking St. Louis , two galleries focusing on the history of Greater St. Louis ; and the 1904 World's Fair, Looking Back at Looking Forward , an exhibit of artifacts from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The museum had a 16-ton statue of Thomas Jefferson sculpted by Karl Bitter , which

4514-467: The park was heavily forested land, and the east-west Clayton Road ran through the southern part of the park. A railroad right-of-way cut through the northeast corner of the park. Maximillian G. Kern and Julius Pitzman , the Prussian-born St. Louis surveyor, designed the park's original plan. The park was dedicated June 24, 1876, with a crowd of about 50,000 in attendance. Officials and a band occupied

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4588-644: The park. The Steinberg Skating Rink opened in November 1957 after a donation by the Steinberg Charitable Trust. Etta Steinberg, the wife of Mark C. Steinberg , gave more than $ 600,000 toward the $ 935,000 cost of the rink. The rink is open for ice skating during the winter and sand volleyball during the summer. While ice hockey was regularly played on the rink during the 1950s and 60s, its large dimensions and lack of regulation dasher-board systems prevent it from allowing regular play today; however, at

4662-410: The park. Originally located at the southeast entrance to the park, it was moved during the 1950s during construction of Interstate 64. Medallions at the base of the statue depict James Eads , Hamilton R. Gamble , Charles Gibson , and Henry S. Geyer . Missouri Supreme Court Unless their case involves one of those five issues, people who want a trial court's decision reviewed must appeal to

4736-517: The park. The park has eleven multi-modal access points, listed below by the edge of the park: The Hampton Avenue entrance is used by about 60 percent of users entering the park; this has led to traffic congestion issues that have become more problematic in recent years. To remedy the problem, traffic has been redirected away from the Hampton park entrance and trolley-replica buses have been used to shuttle patrons. Forest Park hosts several annual St. Louis cultural or entertainment events, including

4810-411: The portion of the River des Peres that runs through Forest Park was diverted entirely underground in huge concrete pipes. More recently, an artificial waterscape linking park lakes has been created. The river remains underground in the park. Since the 2000s, the park has restored numerous areas of prairie and wetlands in the park; these new habitats are serving not only to reduce flooding, but to attract

4884-420: The river that feeds the lakes also was constructed. Kennedy Forest is in the southwest corner of the park, while the Kennedy Woods area is located near the Muny in the center of the park. Kennedy Forest features hiking trails maintained by the Missouri Department of Conservation, while Kennedy Woods includes a walking path through wildflowers and native Missouri plants. The Cabanne House , built in 1876,

4958-440: The site of the current Forest Park Golf Course; in 1902, the course moved to a 70-acre (280,000 m ) facility near the southeast corner of Forest Park due to the construction of the 1904 World's Fair. The new facility included a nine-hole golf course, tennis, handball and volleyball courts, a running track, and baseball and lacrosse fields. The tennis courts at the Highlands were where player Jimmy Connors began his career, and

5032-432: The surface was restored and a playground was installed; in 1983, the lease was extended to 2050 and the garage was expanded to more than 1,900 spaces. Starting in 2006, the hospital engaged the city to renegotiate the lease to allow for the construction of a building on the site, known as Hudlin Park (although part of Forest Park). The hospital proposal also included an extension of the lease by 46 years to 2096, providing

5106-425: The zoo attracted 2.9 million visitors to its collection of more than 18,000 animals. The zoo is divided into five animal zones: the River's Edge, which includes elephants, cheetahs, and hyenas; The Wild, which includes penguins, bears, and great apes; Discovery Zone, which includes a petting zoo ; Red Rocks, which features lions, tigers, and other big cats; and the oldest part of the zoo, Historic Hill, which features

5180-505: Was approved. Service began June 1, 1889. In 1901, Forest Park was selected as the location of the 1904 World's Fair, known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition . The fair opened April 30, 1904, and closed December 1, 1904, and it left the park vastly different. In addition to the fair, the park hosted the diving , swimming , and water polo events for the 1904 Summer Olympics . Fifteen sports offered Olympic competition events, but women could compete only in archery. The 1904 Games were

5254-484: Was designed by James H. McNamara in 1875, built in the Second Empire style to be the park keeper's house. From 1942, the house was the official residence of the St. Louis Parks and Recreation Commissioner. The City Beautification Commission repaired the building and occupied it for office space beginning in 1967. In the 1980s, the St. Louis Ambassadors , a local civic group, renovated the building. They have since used it as an office building and event venue. In 1985,

5328-404: Was divided into six classifications: painting, etchings and engravings, sculpture, architecture, loan collection, and industrial art. In addition to art displays, many novelties were showcased for the first time at the Fair. Electricity, still considered young at the time, was showcased in a number of ways. Attendees at the Fair were awestruck by the electric lighting, both inside and out, of all of

5402-581: Was funded by St. Louis developer Norman Probstein with a gift of $ 2 million, followed by donations of $ 2 million from Eagle Golf, $ 2.4 million from the Danforth Foundation , $ 4.5 million from Forest Park Forever, and $ 1.6 million from the city of St. Louis. The three rebuilt courses are named for trees in St. Louis: the Hawthorn is a relatively flat and walkable layout; the Dogwood is a somewhat hilly course with

5476-519: Was unveiled at the opening of the museum in 1913. The museum completed a major expansion in 2000, with the addition of the Emerson Center, a 92,000-square-foot (8,500 m ) building with 24,000 square feet (2,200 m ) of exhibition space, the Lee Auditorium, a 350-seat theater, and space for retail and dining options. The Saint Louis Art Museum , which opened as the Palace of Fine Arts as part of

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