Renovations coming for Kinloch Park

The Parks and Recreation Department and the St. Louis County Parks Foundation has plans for a complete renovation of Kinloch Park that will make it a centerpiece for the community, a source of pride, and a safe place for families to gather. This year, the Parks Foundation has raised $900,000 for these renovations.

“Kinloch was the first town in Missouri to be incorporated by African Americans. But years of disinvested have taken a toll,” County Executive Dr. Sam Page said. “However, the condition of Kinloch Park is about to change thanks to the St. Louis County Parks Foundation.”

Based on findings from the master plan of St. Louis County Parks and Recreation, Kinloch Park is one of the parks with the highest needs in the region. With this funding, the County will be able to complete significant renovations including a new playground, shelter, basketball court, athletic fields for football and soccer, and a half-mile walking trail around the park perimeter.

“I can’t wait for two years from now when we look out at this park, it’s going to be a totally different look with new football fields, playgrounds for the children, a new shelter here, bathrooms. It’s just going to be a wonderful event,” said Mark Ohlendorf, president of the St. Louis County Parks Foundation.