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S GRAND Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63104

(314) 421-1023

Compton Hill Reservoir Park is a 36acre public park located in the Compton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Located on one of the highest elevations within the city, the park surrounds a 28e6USgal reservoir used to provide water for many of the city's residents.HistoryJames P. Kirkwood selected the site of the reservoir, one of the highest elevations within the 1855 city limits. As the reservoir occupied only of the site, Kirkwood suggested the remaining land be turned into a park. The top of the reservoir structure was at one time covered with elevated tennis courts; presently, two newer tennis courts lie to the east.The water tower was retired in 1929, after 30 years, when the Howard Bend Plant was put in service: the static head from the Stacy Park Reservoir, in what is now the St. Louis suburb of Olivette, Missouri, caused an overflow of pure chemically treated water into the sewer system. The reservoir and water tower were renovated, in 1999, at a cost of $19 million.In 1969, Interstate 44 was constructed through the northern edge of the park, reducing the area of the park to its present size.

Community and Government Near Compton Hill Reservoir Park

Saint Louis Effort for AIDS
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
1027 S Vandeventer Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110

(314) 645-6451

Steps Alano Club
Distance: 1.4 mi Competitive Analysis
3974 Humphrey St
St. Louis, MO 63116

Knights of Columbus
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
1465 S Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63110

(314) 577-5609

Peter & Paul Community Services
Distance: 1.4 mi Competitive Analysis
2612 Wyoming St
St. Louis, MO 63118

(314) 588-7111

Peter & Paul Community Services provides housing and supportive services to those who are homeless, especially those who experience mental illness or live with HIV. For over 30 years our values have stood as a testament to the thousands of volunteers, supporters and alumni from St. Louis and beyond who have come to consider PPCS a part of their community: HOPE EMPOWERMENT COMPASSION HOSPITALITY INDEPENDENCE By offering those we serve hope, empowerment, compassion, hospitality and a chance for independence, you too can help us solve homelessness for our community. Will you join us?

State of Missouri Board of Probation & Parole
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
3101 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103-2919

(314) 256-4888

City of Saint Louis Recreation Division
Distance: 1.4 mi Competitive Analysis
3200 S Jefferson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63118

(314) 664-0582

Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
1440 S Compton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63104-1210

(314) 773-0733

Project Ark
Distance: 1.5 mi Competitive Analysis
4200 Sarpy Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 535-7275

DeSales Community Housing
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
2759 Russell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63104

(314) 776-5444

DeSales Community Housing Corporation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization formed in 1976 to promote investment in Fox Park and Tower Grove East neighborhoods in St. Louis. The organization focuses its program activities in four main areas: housing development, property management, technical assistance, and neighborhood improvement.

Landmark Near Compton Hill Reservoir Park

Compton Hill Water Tower Park & Preservation Society
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
PO Box 2156 (South Grand Ave & Shaw)
St. Louis, MO 63158

(314) 552-9000

Compton Hill Water Tower
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
South Grand Ave & Russell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63104

(314) 552-9000

The Compton Hill Water Tower, built in 1898, is the youngest of three remaining stand pipe-water towers in St. Louis. Whereas, in 1901, more than 423 stand pipe style water towers existed in the United States, as of 2008 only 7 remain standing, three of which are in St. Louis (the other two being the Bissell Tower and the Grand Avenue Water Tower). The 179-foot (55 m) tower was built to disguise a 6-foot (1.8 m) diameter, 130-foot (40 m) tall standpipe in its interior. The standpipe helped to control the dangerous surges in the city's pipes caused by the reciprocating pumps and maintain an even water pressure. The water tower was designed by Harvey Ellis who also had a hand in designing the headhouse for St. Louis Union Station. Occasionally, the observation deck at the top of the water tower is opened to the public, allowing visitors to see 360-degree panoramic views of the city. The Compton Hill Water Tower was declared a city landmark in 1966 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Le Pad de Pick
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
3800 Flad Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110

Tower Grove Abbey
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
2336 Tennessee Ave
St. Louis, MO 63104-1734

(314) 865-1995