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Union

Cemetery

SITE LOCATION: Warwick Blvd. & E. 28th St. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park Located just east of the the National WWI Museum and Memorial Union
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 Cemetery sits Missouri’s oldest public cemetery, Union Cemetery.

PARK DISTRICT: Central There are no walking paths through the park, however there are narrow
vehicular lanes, both paved and unpaved, that are easily walkable.
ESTABLISHED: 1943 The park is well maintained and free of litter. There are uncovered, but

ACREAGE: 27.67 Acres shaded seating areas and historical signage thoughout. A majority of
the park is shaded with mature trees maing it easly walkable on warmer
days. There is one water fountain near the entry and sparce seating
PARK AMENITIES except at the entrance. Updates could include:
• New KC park signage.
• Benches (10) • Information or directional signage.
• Drinking Fountain (1) • Covered seating.
• Old Park Sign (1)
• Old Wayfinding Sign (1)
• Picnic Tables (5)
• Regulatory Sign (1) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Restrooms (Portable) (1)
• Trash Receptacles (5)
RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
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UNACCEPTABLE POOR GOOD EXCELLENT

Comfort/Character-28

Usability-8

Accessibility-8 Amenities-18 TOTAL SCORE

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