Green space and economic development in North County
Charlie A. Dooley, St. Louis county executive, and Wellston Mayor Frank McNeil Sr. recently broke ground on the newest Wellston community development, the Wellston Neighborhood Park.
Once complete, the park will host a youth baseball field, a half basketball court, a playground area, a concession stand, a picnic shelter and a walking path.
“The City of Wellston is beginning to enjoy an economic and cultural revitalization,” said Dooley.
“The park is the next step in that revitalization, and through the partnership we’ve built with Wellston, the St. Louis County Economic Council plans to continue this period of growth by capitalizing on all the opportunities present within the community.”
The park, located at the corner of Plymouth and Stephen Jones avenues, will adjoin a neighborhood where 38 new homes have been constructed. An additional 66 new homes, with 25 more underway, were constructed just north of the park, making its location easily accessible for many children and families.
This development is only one phase in the overarching Wellston Redevelopment Plan, which includes key projects such as: more new housing construction, the Metropolitan Education and Training Center, Plymouth Industrial Park, Wellston Industrial Park, St. Louis County Enterprise Center-Wellston, Martin Luther King Commercial District corridor redevelopment and Wellston Developmental Child Care Center.
“The recent developments in the City of Wellston have resulted in an influx of new families into the community,” said McNeil. “The park will serve as another valuable asset during this exciting time for our area.”
Partnering with the Economic Council on the green space development is the city of Wellston, Cardinals Care, Great Rivers Greenway, Greater St. Louis Regional Empowerment Zone, Gateway Foundation and Forest ReLeaf of Missouri.
For more information on the Wellston Neighborhood Park or the Wellston Redevelopment Plan, visit www.slcec.com.
