Benton Park West Community Garden - St. Louis, MO
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N 38° 35.935 W 090° 13.476
15S E 741698 N 4275923
Benton Park is a neighborhood in the city of St. Louis
Waymark Code: WMM8JW
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2014
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County of garden: St. Louis Independent City
Location of garden: corner of Jefferson Ave. & Arsenal St., Benton Park, St. Louis
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Live Well St. Louis
"A South City neighborhood association, bounded by Gravois, S Jefferson and Cherokee Streets. The neighborhood covers over 100 city blocks and consists of over 1,200 residents. We have a very diverse population consisting of Hispanic, African-American, Caucasian, Vietnamese and other ethnic groups. The association was started in the year 2005. Presently our board consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, two Members at Large and the following Committees: Beautification, Block Link, Community Garden, Dog Park, Facilities, Finance/Fundraising, Membership, Publicity, Quality of Life and Safety and Youth Outreach.
Mission Statement
"The Mission of Benton Park West Neighborhood Association is to "Enhance and strengthen the neighborhood and its residents by promoting beautification, commerce, communication, diversity, and safety. The neighborhood association makes efforts to support, renew, and sustain Benton Park West's unique human and physical resources, serving as a voice for the neighborhood, and helping to ensure quality living." ~ Benton Park Neighborhood Association