Fountain Park, St. Louis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fountain Park
Neighborhood of St. Louis
The Fountain, Fountain Park, June 2017
Location (red) of Fountain Park within St. Louis
Country	United States
State	Missouri
City	St. Louis
Wards	18
Area
• Total	0.24 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,484
• Density	6,180/sq mi (2,390/km2)
ZIP code(s)	Parts of 63103, 63113
Area code(s)	314
Website	stlouis-mo.gov

Houses off Walton, Fountain Park neighborhood, February 2013

Fountain Park is a cool neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. It's named after a small, oval-shaped park right in the middle of it. This area was first planned out in 1857 by a person named John Lay.

Exploring Fountain Park's Location

Fountain Park is located in the northern part of St. Louis. It has clear borders that help you find it. Martin Luther King Drive is to the north, and Delmar Boulevard is to the south. Walton Avenue is on the east side, and Kingshighway Boulevard is on the west.

Close to Central West End

This neighborhood is also very close to another well-known area. It's just two blocks north of the Central West End, which is often called the CWE. This makes Fountain Park easy to get to from other parts of the city.

Discovering Fountain Park's Namesake

The neighborhood gets its name from Fountain Park itself. This small, oval-shaped city park is near the center of the area. It's a special place for residents.

The Park's Features

Inside Fountain Park, you'll find a statue of Martin Luther King Jr.. This statue was created by an artist named Rudolph Edward Torrini. It stands on the west side of the park, honoring the famous civil rights leader. The park also has a fountain, which was given to the city by the Merchants Exchange.

Community Events at the Park

The park is a lively spot for community events. Since the mid-2000s, it has hosted large Juneteenth celebrations. Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The land for the park was set aside in 1857 and was officially given to the city in 1889 by John Lay.

Keeping the Neighborhood Clean

Residents and people who support the neighborhood often take part in special clean-up days. These include "Operation Brightside" clean-ups. They also participate in "National Night Out," which is an event that helps neighbors get to know each other and work with local police to keep the community safe.

Understanding Fountain Park's Population

The people who live in Fountain Park make up its community. Looking at the numbers helps us understand who lives there.

Population Makeup in 2010

In 2010, most of the people living in Fountain Park were Black, making up about 97.4% of the population. A smaller number of residents were White (1.1%). About 1.2% of the people identified as having two or more races, and 0.1% were of some other race. Also, about 0.5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.