Parks for People

06/24/2018

"Most playgrounds, kids could never get to the top if they're in a wheel chair or some type of walker. Here you can get to the very top of the structures."

04/08/2014

According to the original park opening timeline, posted here on 12/29/2011- Two of the parks should have been opened by last year and the third should be on line this year…

04/08/2014

After years of delays and infighting regarding the parks projects. Along with a mass exodus of many of the city’s most skilled and long term employees due to politicking. After having a revolving door of department heads over the last few years and simply the loss of many of the people who help build Wentzville into the city it is today due to city politics, perhaps it’s time for a change. You should chose who you believe will do the best job for the city, but only the incumbents have the track record of delaying the park projects, ignoring citizen advisory boards, and forcing out many of the people that make Wentzville great. Perhaps it’s time of a change.
Incumbent Alderman Forrest Gossett faces Robert Hussey and Jay Webber in the 1st Ward.
Incumbent Rick Stokes is opposed by Linda Wright in the 3rd.

08/14/2013

For more information about the Friends of the Wentzville Parks and how the contribute to our park system you can visit:

https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthewentzvilleparks

http://wentzville.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/friends-of-wentzville-parks-foots-bill-for-children-to-play

The mission of Friends of the Wentzville Parks (FOTWP) is to help bring about a world class parks and recreations department to the city of Wentzville.

08/14/2013

Practical Insurance Solutions is proud to have secured another grant for The Friends of the Wentzville Parks, which funds sports scholarships for children and much need upgrades to local parks! http://www.newstime-mo.com/?p=12544

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06/28/2013

http://wentzville.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/aldermen-object-to-35k-washerdryer-6k-fryer-for-splash-station

The items are part of a $264,105 budget for equipment for Wentzville's new aquatic center.

06/19/2013

http://wentzville.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/splash-station-construction-more-than-half-complete

05/17/2013

Note: The Wentzville Park Board, which is usually consulted on such matters, was not informed about the cities demands prior to this meeting. It appears that the Board of Alderman is no longer taking the advisory boards seriously and this is the second major action item not brought to the attention of the Park Board in as many months.

http://www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals/stcharles/news/renaissance-faire-set-to-open-even-through-issues-unresolved-between/article_70127956-1d34-51ac-ae1a-8735c75186d2.html

St. Louis Renaissance Faire organizers, as they have for the last 15 years, are transforming 17 acres of Wentzville's Rotary Park into a mythical 16th century French town.

05/17/2013

Note: The Wentzville Park Board was also kept in the dark about the unusual change, until the Board of Alderman enacted the change. Normally, major projects and changes to projects (related to the parks) are ran by the Park Board first. Hopefully, this doesn’t cause more delays and/or legal issues for the city!

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/stcharles/wentzville-building-commissioner-says-she-was-fired-for-questioning-consulting/article_cde156d9-d84e-55b8-9707-06751318c42e.html

City administrator defends contract, won't comment on dismissal

05/17/2013

More funny business by the Board of Alderman regarding the new parks??? http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/foul-note-to-wentzville-no-bid-contract-controversies-don-t/article_97fe19f3-0c3f-502f-8486-e8837b748285.html

FOUL: Here’s a question for Wentzville city administrator T. Michael McDowell: Do you read the Post-Dispatch? Perhaps if you did, you would recall a story or 10 on the troubles of the Rockwood School District, which, as the crow flies over the Missouri...

03/07/2013

Update on Splash Station: It’s estimated that Splash Station should be completed around early September, 2013. Due to massive amounts of rock at the site, the construction is a couple of weeks behind schedule and construction cost currently appears to be topping the total budgeted amount for the project (including contingencies funds).