The work is part of a three-year project including upgrades to park infrastructure and a fresh coat of paint.

The park is named after John O'Fallon, a colonel who fought in the War of 1812 and nephew of William Clark.

[1] The park is 126.63 acres and was once part of O'Fallon's 600-acre land holding.

[1] It has a playground, multiple picnic grounds, and a spray pool.

The southeastern border follows E. Harris Ave., Algernon St., and Adelaide Ave. O'Fallon Park is surrounded by five St. Louis neighborhoods.