| Christy Park | |
|---|---|
 Christy Park | |
| Type | Municipal |
| Location | St. Louis |
| Coordinates | 38°34′56″N 90°16′35″W / 38.582168°N 90.2763838°W |
| Area | 16.1 acres (65,000 m2) |
| Created | 1910 |
| Status | Open |
| Public transit access |  MetroBus |
Christy Park is a park in south St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1910, the park is about 16.1 acres in size. It is named after William Tandy Christy, a businessman who founded a firebrick company.[1] In 2012, the neighborhood playground was set ablaze.[2]
References
- ↑ Groth, Mark. "Christy Park". St. Louis City Talk. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- ↑ "Police: Three suspects set fire to Christy Park playground". KMOV. Gannett. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
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