Clydesdale Park - St. Louis County, MO
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N 38° 31.751 W 090° 20.232
15S E 732115 N 4267892
Quick Description: Located in Green Park, a southwest suburb of St. Louis. Features access to Grant's Trail.
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 9/24/2008 7:25:41 AM
Waymark Code: WM4RKZ
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Long Description:A South County park with the main entrance off Green Park Road near
Mueller Rd. This park contains a paved hiking/biking trail with a
connection to Grant's Trail, a small playground, a reservable
picnic shelter, and ball fields.
PARK HISTORY
In July of 1971, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board members
visited several South County sites. After careful review, they
recommended the Gravois Creek area for future park. The property
was acquired with money from the 1969 Bond Issue funds, and a
matching grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for L&WC
funds was received for the first phase development. The park opened
to the public in the spring of 1976. Originally named Gravois Creek
Park, it was renamed in 1983 to recognize the longtime interest in
Clydesdale horses of August Busch Junior, a nearby property owner
and president of Anheuser-Busch Brewery. John Lark and Associates
prepared a master plan for the park in 1988.
LAWRENCE J HENSLER SHELTER
Larry Hensler was born in 1944. He served in the 9th infantry
division in Vietnam in 1968. After returning he worked for St.
Louis County Parks and recreation department as the manager of
operations. With his wife, Kathleen Wagner Hensler, he had two
children. This shelter was named in honor of him and his hard
work.
~ from St. Louis County Parks website
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Park Map
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Trailnet link (visit link)