A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, rain or shine.
ST. LOUIS — It’ll soon be a slam dunk at Forest Park! The St. Louis staple will open its first basketball courts Tuesday.
The basketball courts are located just north of the Forest Park visitor center at 5595 Grand Drive, and it’s the first-ever courts for the park!
The plans for the basketball courts have been in the works for three years.
Forest Park Forever Senior Vice President of Development and Community Initiatives John O’Gorman said there are two full courts and two half courts with lightning. There is also a shade pavilion, new landscaping and seating for players and people who want to watch.
“We feel this is the perfect location. It’s right near the Forest Park Visitor’s Center, the Missouri History Museum, close to public transit, so everyone can use these courts,” he said.
According to the nonprofit Forest Park Forever, …