Love Bank PArk

Reopened: 
April 2024

Love Bank Park was founded in 2015 by the community. On two vacant lots at the corner of Cherokee Street and Nebraska, neighbors, residents and business owners 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.

In 2024, the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District completed 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 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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Park Calendar

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    Host an Event at the Park

    Love Bank Park is free and open to the public from dawn to dusk. The Park is also available to reserve for special events such as chess and basketball, plays, music performances, yoga, and much more.

    The Park has two sections, a court and a plaza. Reservations may be made for both.

    To reserve part of the park for an event, follow the link below and complete the application. The Love Bank Park committee will review and follow-up with you.

    LBP Illustrative Plan

    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.

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    A New Basketball Court

    The new park features a water-permeable basketball court — the perfect size for pick up games and half-court tournaments. 

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    A Hub for Arts & Culture

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

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    Greener Green Space

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

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    Chess Tables

    Check mate! The park's three chess tables were donated through a collaboration with the St. Louis Chess Club & Black Men Build and were designed by artist Damon Davis. 

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    Local art by Local Artists

    The mural at Love Bank Park was designed by Cherokee Street artist Julianne Wise and features many elements of every day life on Cherokee. 

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    Power, Water & wifi 

    During park hours from sunrise to sunset, park goers can enjoy free public outlets, wifi and a drinking fountain with a water bottle filler.



    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. 

     

    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:

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    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. 

    The Partners That MADE It Happen: 

    Thank you to the following local businesses & organizations that have supported our Cherokee Street community by contributing towards this project. 

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    Got a question, want to get involved or just want to reach out?

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    Cherokee Street
    Community Improvement District

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    3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
    St. Louis, MO 63118

    Cherokee Street
    Community Improvement District

    Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved

    3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
    St. Louis, MO 63118

    Cherokee Street
    Community Improvement District

    Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved

    3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
    St. Louis, MO 63118

    Cherokee Street
    Community Improvement District

    Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved

    3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
    St. Louis, MO 63118

    Cherokee Street
    Community Improvement District

    Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved

    3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
    St. Louis, MO 63118

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