urbanSTL

Free idea: Every month during the warmer 3/4 of the year there is an event called "sip and skate" that is kind of cool. They close off a little roller rink loop on the street and people roller skate around the circle. There are vendors and skate rentals.

Unfortunately the skating surface on the roads in TGP is very rough which makes skating tough and uncomfortable. Perhaps next time they resurface the roads they could pour a round section of smooth concrete for these types of events. It wouldn't be that much more expensive and would be a cool amenity for the park

The shelters are being renovated

Harvest Fest saturday was a huge success. Great crowds, so many vendors. I really think TG can continue stepping up the game and make this one of the known farmers markets in the country for visitors

Adding lots of picnic tables behind the food court and pavilion and rehabbing the concession stand for some purpose would be where I’d start. Then maybe commission art for the walkways/increase plantings and landscaping in the farmers market area. The crowds are there, time to take the next step

pattimagee wrote: ↑

Sep 02, 2025

delmar2debaliviere2downtown wrote: ↑

Sep 02, 2025

Harvest Fest saturday was a huge success. Great crowds, so many vendors. I really think TG can continue stepping up the game and make this one of the known farmers markets in the country for visitors

Adding lots of picnic tables behind the food court and pavilion and rehabbing the concession stand for some purpose would be where I’d start. Then maybe commission art for the walkways/increase plantings and landscaping in the farmers market area. The crowds are there, time to take the next step

I'd argue a bandshell or a amphitheater so that the pavilion isn't overwhelmed (as it always is) would be a huge upgrade... 

Great suggestion, would get lots of use in the current scheduled programming and attract more programming as well. Would really elevate the space