Reservoir Park Playground - Compton Hill Reservoir Park - St. Louis, MO
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Compton Hill Reservoir Park is a 36-acre (15 ha) public park located in the Compton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis, MO. Located on one of the highest elevations within the city, the park surrounds a 28-million-US-gallon reservoir.
Waymark Code: WMNDD7
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2015
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County of playground: St. Louis Independent City
Location of playground: Compton Place, Compton Hill Reservoir Park, St. Louis
Park built 1867
Restrooms: yes
Water fountains: yes
"Compton Hill Reservoir Park is a 36-acre (15 ha) public park located in the Compton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Located on one of the highest elevations within the city, the park surrounds a 28-million-US-gallon (110,000 m3) reservoir used to provide water for many of the city's residents
"James P. Kirkwood selected the site of the reservoir, one of the highest elevations within the 1855 city limits. As the reservoir occupied only 18 acres (7.3 ha) of the site, Kirkwood suggested the remaining land be turned into a park. The top of the reservoir structure was at one time covered with elevated tennis courts; presently, two newer tennis courts lie to the east.
"The water tower was retired in 1929, after 30 years, when the Howard Bend Plant was put in service: the static head from the Stacy Park Reservoir, in what is now the St. Louis suburb of Olivette, Missouri, caused an overflow of pure chemically treated water into the sewer system. The reservoir and water tower were renovated, in 1999, at a cost of $19 million.
"In 1969, Interstate 44 was constructed through the northern edge of the park, reducing the area of the park to its present size." ~ Wikipedia