Forest Park Forever is excited to announce that the newly reimagined Oakland Avenue Playground will soon open in Dogtown. Dogtown neighbors, business owners, and partners are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the playground on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

Construction began on the 1960s-era playground in July of this year and has been focused on creating an accessible and inclusive environment for children of all ages. The design includes safe, durable equipment and safety surfacing, an ADA-accessible path and picnic table, natural wood elements, and opportunities for education and interpretive play.

Dogtown United helped Forest Park Forever and The City of St. Louis connect with the Dogtown community during the initial research and development phase of the project. Many of the design elements are based on the feedback from community members who participated in online and in-person surveys and discovery sessions.

The park is located just east of Turtle Playground. Reservations are not required for the ribbon-cutting event.