Clifton Park Traditional Cache
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10 feet from side walk
a wonderful park with a playground and lake, an ideal location for walking or hosting neighborhood-wide events throughout the year. The entire area covers a large hill that naturally slopes north and west toward the ancient valley of the River Des Peres, long since channelized, and shared by the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway and Interstate 44. On this hill is a natural "dimple" or mini-valley. This bowl is the setting for Clifton Park and its small lake. There are also slopes east toward Hampton, as well as along Watson, on either side of Arsenal. Hampton itself dips around Watson. The lake is located in the Clifton Heights Park at Simpson and Bowman streets near the Interstate 44 and Hampton Avenue interchange. CLIFTON HEIGHTS PARK 4.40 Acres Simpson & Bowman To the average traveler, this park may appear unimpressive. However, there is an interesting history behind this public landmark site. The lake, which is actually more like a pond, originated from a sinkhole. The park was created in 1912 for the residents of Clifton Heights, while additional property was added in 1922, making the neighborhood park a total four and a half acres. Turn-of-the-century Victorian homes line the park area, which houses a playground, a rest area and, of course, the lake.
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