McDonnell Park

McDonnell Park (James S. McDonnell Park)
Type St. Louis County Parks
Location Unincorporated St. Louis County, MO
Coordinates 38°42′54″N 90°24′07″W / 38.715°N 90.402°W / 38.715; -90.402Coordinates: 38°42′54″N 90°24′07″W / 38.715°N 90.402°W / 38.715; -90.402
Area 131 acres (0.53 km²)
Created 1978
Operated by St. Louis County Parks Department
Status Open all year (except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas)

McDonnell Park is a county park in unincorporated Central St. Louis County between the cities of Overland, St. Ann, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights. The park is named in honor of James S. McDonnell founder of McDonnell Douglas Aircraft.

History

McDonnell Park was originally referred to as the Adie Road Parksite, when purchased in 1977 and declared a County Park in 1978. In 1980 the name was officially changed to James S. McDonnell Memorial County Park in honor of the late founder of McDonnell Douglas. The house in the southeast corner of the park is the Park Rangers/Area Managers office.

Ameneties

Events and usage

Park facilities can be rented for reunions, weddings and other activities. McDonnell Park has been host to the annual Fords Unlimited Car Show for over 20 years.

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