Love Bank Park

LOVE BANK
PARK

Love Bank Park is a community-led public space located at the corner of Nebraska and Cherokee Street.

The park is cared for and managed by the Love Bank Park Committee of the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District.

THe new heart of Cherokee ST.

Love Bank Park Redevelopment

OPENING: SUNDAY APRIL 21st — 12PM

Love Bank Park was founded in 2015 by the community. On two vacant lots at the corner of Cherokee St. and Nebraska, business owners and neighbors came together to install a basketball hoop for neighborhood youth and to create a space where the community could come together — to bank on love.

Today the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District is launching a redevelopment project for the park — turning Love Bank into a stronger asset for our street & surrounding community. Developed with input from neighborhood stakeholders, friends, and family, the new vision for the park creates updated spaces to enjoy while keeping Love Bank Park a safe and welcoming benefit to neighbors of all ages.

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Love Bank Park Redevelopment

project Partners

Cherokee Street Community Improvement District
property owner

Patterhn Ives
Lead Architect
patterhn-ives.com

Arbolope Studio
Landscape Architect
arbolope.com

E.M. Harris
General Contractor
emharris.com

A Park for All

Whether you're into chess or pop-up markets, seeing a live concert or relaxing in the shade as you wait for the bus, the new Love Bank Park offers new amenities for the street's diverse community, while preserving core elements of the park.

A New Basketball Court

The new park will feature an improved basketball court — the perfect size for pick up games and half-court tournaments. What's more, the court will be the first permeable basketball court in the region.

A Hub for Arts & Culture

The new shade structure & built-in stage will allow the community to come together for concerts, speaker series or small events with ease, and will provide shade for everyday users.

Greener Green Space

In addition to more planting beds & small trees, the new park prioritizes sustainability through permeable pavement and rainscaping.

SUPPORT THIS SPACE:

You can support Love Bank Park by donating to the park's capital campaign fund, hosted by St. Louis Community Foundation. Donations to the fund directly support the park's maintenance and activation.

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GET A BRICK:

Engraved pavers at Love Bank Park honor community members that have made the park possible over the years and donors to the park's capital campaign. Individuals/families that donate $250 or small businesses that donate $500 can have their donation recognized in a paver in the park. Pavers are installed on a quarterly basis.

To secure your engraved brick, make a donation at the link above and our team will be in touch about your inscription and timeline!

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:

HOSTING EVENTS AT THE PARK

Love Bank Park is open for community organizations and event producers that want to host free concerts, basketball tournaments and other community events. Looking to host an event at the park? Stay tuned for the reservation form!

JOIN THE LOVE BANK PARK COMMITTEE

The Cherokee CID Love Bank Park Committee guides the maintenance and activation of the park. Join the committee here.

WHY IT MATTERS:

The redevelopment of Love Bank Park has been a long time in the making. Hear from some Cherokee Street neighbors and business owners about what this park & this project means to our community.