Urns on the Grotto Bridge
Thanks to several generous donations, the four long-missing historic urns that originally graced the ends of the grotto's iron bridge have been recreated. A mold was hand-sculpted from photographs to replicate the original urn design. To complete the project the replicated urns were cast and finished, the pedestals at the corners of the Bridge were also restored and re-piped, and they were installed in October 2007.

The Park House - Interior Renovation
This interior renovation project, completed by early 2007, included restoring deteriorated and water-damaged walls and ceilings, replacing flooring and light fixtures, and reconfiguring the second floor to create a more flexible meeting and working space. The interior decoration has been reinterpreted using appropriate historic themes, and the Park House now hosts many events throughout the year.

The Park House - Exterior Renovation
The Lafayette Square Restoration Committee obtained a matching grant of $25,000 from the Whitaker Foundation, fulfilled through generous support from the City of St. Louis and the LSRC itself, to help fund the restoration of the historic Park House at the Southeast corner of the park. The LPC especially appreciates the support of Alderman Lewis Reed, who was instrumental in securing the funds from the City, along with the sponsors of the LSRC Winter and Spring Home Tours, proceeds of which contributed greatly to the Park House improvements.
R. G. Ross Construction implemented the restoration with extraordinary results. The project included replacing the deteriorated asphalt shingle roof with an historically accurate slate roof, replacing the rectangular and round windows with authentic replicas, installing copper gutters, tuckpointing the brick exterior and painting the exterior trim. The Conservancy completed the project by redesigning and replanting the decorative landscaping surrounding the Park House.

The Multi-Purpose Recreation Field
Improvements to the under-utilized athletic field at the Northwest corner of the Park have made the space more inviting for activities like kite flying and croquet, while maintaining an expansive field for casual softball, soccer and football games. St. Louis's own vintage baseball team, the Perfectos, claim the Park as their home field. Members of the team have been instrumental in implementing the changes recommended by the Park Plan, including removing the deteriorated backstops and benches and replacing the dirt infield with a continuous expanse of grass lawn.

Park Benches
Four freestanding benches have been donated and installed near the boat house and in the grotto area.

Lagoon Drainage in the Grotto
The LSRC funded a massive project to dredge decades of accumulated sledge from the Grotto and to improve the drainage system. In the process, a large sinkhole was discovered, which required excavation and extensive in-fill.