Park House Gazebo
A gazebo modeled after the one that once graced the rear of the Park House is now in the final stages of design and will be constructed in 2008, thanks to the generous fundraising and management efforts of the LSRC. In addition to providing a shady respite from St. Louis summer heat and extending the available event space, the Gazebo will provide ADA access to the main Park House structure.

Benton Monument Restoration
The monumental statue of Thomas Hart Benton, Missouri's first senator, has deteriorated over the years from weather and now requires conservation. At an estimated cost of $160,000, this project will conserve the statue and its stone base, replicate the urns that originally stood at the four corners of the base and repair the steps, returning the entire monument to its original glory. The necessary funds will be raised in 2008 so that restoration can begin in 2009.

Playground Update & Expansion
Thanks to federal grants and matching city funds totaling approximately $150,000, a major playground update including swings to replace those damaged by a storm was installed in August 2007. Final project completion, including minor repairs to the original playground, potential color and safety modifications, and planting of new shade trees, is now in the planning stages and should be completed in 2008. (Click heading for further details.)

Boat House: Phase One
One of the largest projects of the Park Master Plan is renovating and expanding the Boat House by the Main Lake. This will provide signature event space, complete with catering facilities, storage and updated restrooms. The project will be completed in three phases. Phase I, which will stabilize the structure by providing exterior weatherproofing, is targeted for completion in 2008 at a cost of approximately $100,000.

Music Stand
Preliminary drawings are underway for the re-creation of the 1876 Music Stand in the spot where the original base now stands near the center of the park. When completed, this music venue will support bands and orchestral groups much larger than the Elizabeth Cook Pavilion currently used for summer concerts, in addition to providing a distinctively Victorian decorative centerpiece for the park that can easily by seen by people passing by the park on Lafayette Avenue. This very large project is expected to cost $500,00-700,000, including re-landscaping the surrounding area. The completed drawings will be used to obtain construction estimates and to raise funds.