Here's What It Looks Like; Crestwood's New Picnic Pavilion in Whiteciff Park

Crestwood accepted the generous donation from the local Rotary, for a new picnic pavilion in Whitecliff Park, near the Aquatic Center and Community Center. A deck previously there rotted out and will be taken down by the city.

Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club will buy a $13,810 wood kit for the city to build a 24 by 36 foot shelter, and donate a plaque saying they did so.

The city will spend another $14,500 on labor, foundation and tear-down. City officials said the picnic area would generate about $2,800 annually in rental revenue.

Officials said it could take several months to complete it.

In other city works, Crestwood's park maintenance Supervisor Brian Hibdon described for the resident Park Board last week what he and crews have been doing, March - May.

Parks maintenance:

• New roof on restroom—squirrels chewed it up and moved in
• Got bids on fence repair at tennis courts
• Plowed snow during two storms
• Pruned trees
• Wood-chipped street islands
• Worked on pool plants and trees
• Final inspection and grant paperwork for MO Dept. of Conservation
• Opened restrooms, pavilions, in Whiteciff and Crestwood parks
• Planted trees with students on Arbor Day (April)
• Mulched Aquatic Center and areas in Whitecliff Park
• Met with city over damaged tennis courts in Crestwood Park
• Got funding from Missouri Department of Conservation for grant to trim
• Repaired irrigation systems at Whitecliff, Gov't Center,
• Sprayed city property for weeds
• Planted annual flowers
• Prepared landscaping for opening this Saturday
• Set up outside stage for summer concerts, movies and plays—Whitecliff Summer Playhouse

For more information 314-729-7860, Parks and Recreation