Avery Family Playground - Troy, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 58.738 W 090° 58.227
15S E 675802 N 4316401
Mainly geared to children playing, one of the older parks in Troy
Waymark Code: WMTFXX
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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County of park: Lincoln County
Location of park: Cap Au Gris St. & S. Lincoln Dr., Troy
Phone: 636.528.4712

"Located at 805 Cap Au Gris, just north of Troy City Hall, is Avery Park. Spanning seven acres, Avery features a traditional playground, a half-mile walking trail lined with park benches and barbecue pits placed around the wooded park for your convenience. Avery Park also has a pavilion available for rent. Pavilion rental fee is $50 for residents, $100 for non-residents and businesses. Call 636-528-4712 for non-profit rental rates.


"Omer and Elizabetyh Aver gave the land and funds to develop this park for the city. This park consists of 7.02 acres and is located at the corner of South Lincoln Drive and Cap-au-Gris Street. The 20' x 36' shelter has 22 picnic tables.

There are six barbecue grills, playground equipment and a half-mile hard-surfaced walking trail lined with park benches. The beautiful old trees make this a unique and relaxing area for the many citizens of the city of Troy. This park was dedicated on June 5, 1988" ~ Troy Convention & Visitors Bureau

Name: Avery Family Playground

Street Location: 805 Cap Au Gris St.

Local Municipality: Troy

State/Province, etc.: Missouri

Country: United States

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Senator Omer and Elizabetyh Aver

Date Established: June 5, 1988

Picnic Facilities: pavilion, 6 bar-b-q pits around park in wooden areas, 22 picnic tables

Recreational Facilities:
playground equipment, Half mile walking trail


Monuments/Statues: None

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): None

Fountains: None

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: None

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Special Events: Not listed

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