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SITE LOCATION: E. 53rd St. & Smalley Ave. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park Located in the Eastwood Hills neighborhood adjacent to the elementary
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 school, this park is secluded from the public and was created with the

QLID
PARK DISTRICT: idea of nature play and study in mind. The park has a small parking
space, with signage and natural landscapes that are conducive to
ESTABLISHED: 1977 passive recreation and an outdoor classroom area. Opportunities for
ACREAGE: 6.15 acres improvement include:
• Create a clear route from the elementary school to the park, make
clear paths of sight throughout the space, and locate facilities near
PARK AMENITIES roads for safety and visibility
• There are opportunities to manage invasive species in the park,
• Old Park Sign (1) improve the seating areas in the outdoor classroom and create
• Outdoor Classroom (1) more usable space within the park
• Promote community involvement with local organizations, libraries,
community churches, local businesses, and Missouri conservation
organizations

PARK ASSESSMENT RATING

RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
UNACCEPTABLE ✓ POOR GOOD EXCELLENT

Usability-4 Comfort/Character-18

Accessibility-7 Amenities-18 TOTAL SCORE

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