Current projects
A multi-year effort is underway to restore Lafayette Park’s 1876 music stand, and renovate the historic 1869 iron park fence. Funds are needed for pathway maintenance and the ongoing reforestation of this historic and welcoming space. For projects, both planned and underway, click on the tiles below.
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The only St.Louis park surrounded by an ornamental iron fence, Lafayette Park Conservancy is restoring this unique feature to last the next 150 years.
Restoration has begun on bringing the 1876 Music Stand back to its original Victorian appearance. We need your support for this project.
The City of St. Louis has a limited budget and 108 other parks to manage, so the Lafayette Park Conservancy takes an active partnership role in the care of our historic neighborhood oasis. We're ...
Upcoming Events
November 2024
Mapping St. Louis, A History of the Gateway City in 40 Rare Maps - Lafayette Park Public Lecture, followed by Annual LPC General Membership Meeting
Mapping St. Louis, A History of the Gateway City in 40 Rare Maps - Lafayette Park Public Lecture, followed by Annual LPC General Membership Meeting
10 Nov
Park News
VERT-de-GRIS
As you might imagine, I was caught completely off-guard when, strolling through the shire one evening, a dashing young prince in the guise of a Blanchard’s cricket frog (Acris blanchardi) bounced out of the shadows and onto the path before me, demanding a kiss.