Earlier this month Forest Park was named Best City Park by USA Today's 10 Best Readers Choice Poll. My guess is that most visitors to the park last Saturday evening were unaware of this honor, but would have readily added their "yes" vote in the poll. That #1 ranking seems to be shared by many, judging by how frequently our 1,400 acre park is visited by residents from throughout the region.
Government Hill, above, was a study in contrasts last Saturday. While some frolicked in the fountain, Webster Groves High School students used the setting as a backdrop for photos before heading to their prom at the St. Louis Science Center.
On a related note: A neighbor mentioned that he and his wife attended last Tuesday's Under the Clock Tower: 2016 State of Forest Park Community Gathering, at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center. He reported that there were so many people, it was standing room only. Here is more information about the event from Forest Park Forever's website.