Stacy Park

Stacy Park
Type	Suburban Park
Location	Olivette, MO
Coordinates	38.6707738°N 90.3921644°W / 38.6707738; -90.3921644
Area	35 acres
Created	1926
Operated by	Olivette Parks and Recreation
Status	Open all year
Public transit access	MetroBus

Stacy Park is a 35-acre public park in Olivette, Missouri.

History

The area that became Stacy Park was originally occupied by a natural pond known as "Bock's Pond". It was a common recreation spot in Mid-County. In 1926, St. Louis decided to build a reservoir here since it was one of the highest points above sea level in St. Louis County at 700 feet.^[1] Stacy Park formed around the reservoir and became one the primary sources of water for St. Louis. In 1967, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Olivette raised enough money to erect a flagpole at the park's entrance.^[2]

Amenities

Stacy Park is a 35-acre park located on the border of Olivette and Creve Coeur. The park features a pavilion, a 2-mile walking path, a garden,^[3] several baseball fields, playground, picnic tables, bathrooms, outdoor grills, a basketball court and one multi-use field.^[4][5] The park also hosts a summer camp for kids and teenagers and offers field trips, swim days, crafts and games.

Stacy Park hosts an annual carnival every July.

See also

• Parks in Greater St. Louis

References

1. "Olivette". parcprovence.com. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
2. "History Facts". olivettemo.com. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
3. "Stacy Park Garden". olivetteinbloom.org. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
4. "Parks and Recreation". local.townsquarepublications.com. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
5. "stacy park". olivetteparksandrec.com. Retrieved 13 July 2021.