The Lafayette Park Conservancy

About Lafayette Park
   History
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The Park Master Plan
   Creating the Plan
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The Conservancy
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Volunteer Opportunities Available

While the city mows grass, picks up trash and debris, and performs major tree pruning, much of the work that keeps Lafayette Park looking so nice is performed by dedicated volunteers who expend thousands of hours annually to beautify the park. Here are some of the ways you can help:

The Flora Conservancy of Lafayette Park
The Flora Conservancy movement began at Forest Park and spread to Carondelet and Lafayette Parks. Not coincidentally, these three parks are the only ones in St. Louis having their own Master Plans. The Flora Conservancy mobilizes experienced volunteer gardeners with planning, planting and maintenance resources to enable activities such as:
- Creating and maintaining ornamental garden areas, including planting, weeding and irrigation
- Seasonal cleanup, including raking, mulching and pruning
If you have time to work independently in the park during the week or on weekends, please call Linda Weiner at (314) 621-7071 to find out about high-priority landscape, cleanup and maintenance projects, or to "adopt" an area of the park to maintain.

Non-Gardening Maintenance
- Maintain park structures and facilities, such as the playground and the Park House
- Maintain park features such as the Grotto and the Main Lake
Master Plan Park Improvement Projects
- Plan and budget to restore/recreate historic park features, such as the boathouse and music stand
- Plan and budget to improve park facilities, such as seating, pathways and recreational areas
Capital Development
- Help develop the Conservancy's fundraising strategies, goals, and priorities
- Approach individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies for funding
- Write grant requests and other communication pieces to support fundraising activities
Membership
- Contact prospective and renewing members to encourage membership
- Build and maintain a membership database
- Develop and implement strategies to increase membership in the Conservancy
Outreach to Volunteers
- Manage volunteer efforts and coordinate their work with maintenance performed by City Parks
- Build and maintain a volunteer database, including recording and tracking volunteer hours
- Solicit, encourage, support and recognize the volunteers who keep the park looking so good
Publicity and Records
- Develop strategies to educate the public about Lafayette Park's history and current renaissance
- Develop and publish information via the Conservancy website and newsletter
- Maintain archives of park history and Conservancy records
Other
- Plan and host special events, such as Galas, receptions and teas
- Host educational, social, tourist and community groups who come to tour and learn about the park

Interested? Sign up now!