Wednesday, November 21, 2012
"We are making sure nothing about the proposed treetop park is rushed," says the council member who directly represents Greensfelder Park in Wildwood, which is the proposed site for the new treetop enterprise.
Greensfelder Park in Wildwood falls under the area represented by St. Louis County Council member Greg Quinn, R-District 7. Consequently, many questions and inquiries are being directed his way since Saturday's information meeting held at the park to address concerns from park users about the ramifications that would result from a new treetop park being placed there. Quinn told Patch on Wednesday that no ordinances or activities were pursued about the treetop park at last night's (Tuesday's) council meeting, other than acknowledging they had received the request from the St. Louis County Parks staff to prepare legislation, typically referred to as "receive and file" items. While the request for legislation regarding a treetop park contract…
Thursday, November 10, 2011
More than 60 attended the county council meeting Tuesday, with 10 speaking about the future of county parks. District 7 councilman from Wildwood: "I think we can work that out." Dooley now says "parks are not going anywhere."
Although the possible closure of 23 county parks and facilities wasn't on the St. Louis County Council's agenda on Tuesday, the subject was fresh in the minds of 10 speakers who advocated on behalf of the parks. “Our purpose for speaking tonight is to plead with you to make the 2012 budget cuts fair and equitable across the board,” said Mehlville resident and parks volunteer Bonnie Lorenz. “A family may not be able to afford to go to the show, or a baseball game, but they can go to one of our wonderful 69 parks for free.” “Don’t let your legacy in office show that you were responsible for closing parks in our great county,” she said. Before the meeting, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley made it clear the county would not be selling…
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
What would happen to two local, popular parks if St. Louis County indeed relinquishes ownership and shuts them down until buyers can be secured? St. Louis County Council formed a committee to review proposed budget cuts.
West County Tyson Park typically is a quiet place. Park caretakers and visitors seem to like it that way. But last week, the ambiance at the park was more frenzied than usual. The typically gentle, natural setting was filled with people darting and discussing a new budget dilemma that may threaten to forever change this peaceful neck of Eureka-based woods, located just off Interstate 44. "We read and heard about the budget cuts when everyone else did," said Matt Reim, a St. Louis County park ranger for the past 12 years who was on-site. His territory covers parks on I-44 and those west of Interstate 270. "It was hard to believe. These parks give many people a chance to escape from city life, experiences they typically wouldn't have." The …
Lindsay Toler
9:42 am on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Great story! more ›