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| Rendering courtesy of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architecture | |
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As visitors descend on St. Louis, they might be underwhelmed by that space once christened Ballpark Village. Fortunately, St. Louis soon will be able to boast another draw: Citygarden. Slated to open July 1 between Eighth and 10th streets, Market and Chestnut, is a 2.9-acre attraction two years in the making. The $25 million-plus park—with land owned by the city and sculptures owned by private nonprofit Gateway Foundation—will boast an impressive list of features.
1) More Multimedia
A state-of-the-art video wall will display art and flicks. Local notables like Jenna Fischer and Ozzie Smith contribute to a special audio tour.
2) Art Extravaganza
Twenty-four sculptures by renowned artists will help spruce up the space. The pieces range from the expressive, such as Mimmo Paladino’s Zenit (a sculpture of a horse and star), to the serious, such as Igor Mitoraj’s Eros Bendato (a giant bronze head lying on its side).
3) Kicks for Kids
Tykes can frolic through a spray plaza with 102 nozzles that shoot streams of water into the air in changing patterns, illuminated by custom lights. They can also admire kid-friendly sculptures such as Two Rabbits and Bird, or roll down a hill near 10th and Chestnut.
4) Flora Galora
Intricate landscaping will give the city space a splash of color. Rain gardens and green roofs on a nearby café and maintenance building will absorb water runoff. The overall impression? An attraction that rings true to its name.
