Historical February–March 2000 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
As any park visitor can quickly ascertain, ample construction is taking place within Forest Park. Work continues to connect the lakes within the park. Work at the Deer Lake Site and the Round Lake site should be completed this spring. Crews are also reconstructing the bridge on Theatre Drive.
It will be ready by the time the MUNY opens. Regarding roads, Jefferson Dr. going from Grand Dr. to the Steinberg Rink has reopened.
The intersection of Jefferson and Wells is still under construction and closed to traffic. Grand Dr. and Lagoon Dr. to the east of the History Museum will reopen soon but resurfacing will occur later.
The section of Grand Dr. between the Museum and DesPeres has been removed. Eventually, pursuant to the Master Plan approved by the Community Development Commission, the section of Grand west of DesPeres will also be taken out in order to permit the realigning of the golf course.
There is no definite date when this will occur.
It will happen no sooner than the fall. Timing depends on the conclusion of negotiations with the golf course owners.
When the golf course expands northward and Grand Dr. disappears, there will still be a buffer zone (albeit smaller) for passive enjoyment of the park. For further information, contact the Forest Park Manager at 289-5323.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2000.
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