Christy Park

Christy Park is a park in south St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1910, the park is about 16.1 acres in size. It is named after William Tandy Christy, a businessman who founded a firebrick company.[1] In 2012, the neighborhood playground was set ablaze.[2]

Christy Park
Christy Park
TypeMunicipal
LocationSt. Louis
Coordinates38.582168°N 90.2763838°W / 38.582168; -90.2763838
Area16.1 acres (65,000 m2)
Created1910
StatusOpen
Public transit accessBus interchange MetroBus

References

  1. Groth, Mark. "Christy Park". St. Louis City Talk. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  2. "Police: Three suspects set fire to Christy Park playground". KMOV. Gannett. Retrieved 12 May 2014.


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