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In 1995, the City of St. Louis adopted the Forest Park Master Plan to integrate the park's natural and man-made systems into a cohesive and mutually beneficial ecosystem. The goal of the Master Plan is "to create a total park experience" that stimulates the mind, body, and spirit, through a variety of natural, cultural, educational, and recreational facilities, opportunities, and amenities. Most important, it is a plan that is realistic and attainable.
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| Water |
Transformation of the park's lakes and lagoons into a "river-like" system which promotes better water quality, less flooding, and a self-sustaining park environment. |
| Nature |
Preservation and maintenance of the park's forests, meadows, hills, and wildlife habitat, to ensure an ecologically sound natural system that can be enjoyed by all park users. |
| History |
A renewed emphasis on the historic prominence and grandeur of the park's central area. |
| Infrastructure |
Repair and modernization of the park's sewers and other infrastructure. |
| Culture |
Reaffirmation of the park as home to many of the region's leading cultural institutions. |
| Education |
Expansion of educational and youth programs, events, visitor services and outreach activities. |
| Access |
Improved access and circulation into and within the park. |
Recreation |
Improvement of the park's ball fields, golf courses, tennis courts and other active recreational facilities. |
| Maintenance |
Establishment of an ongoing public/private partnership to oversee improvements in the park and ensure that the glory, once restored, remains untarnished. |
Forest Park's natural beauty, scenic value, history, and cultural institutions will continue to be the basis for enjoyment of the park.
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