New Vision Emerges for Admiral Trost Park

The public is invited to review the preferred alternative for the long-term use of the 33.8-acre parcel in the Admiral Trost Development Subdivision designated for parks & recreation. The City and its consultant, SWT Design of St. Louis (along with sub-consultant SCI Engineering), seek community input as to how best to develop the park property for future recreational and community uses.

Following extensive site analysis, two public forums, several focus group meetings, and meetings with the City Council and various advisory boards, the planning team presented the preferred alternative this past Monday evening to members of the City Council and the Plan Commission.  This alternative, pictured at right, includes new wetland areas, a boardwalk with interpretive areas, a football stadium, a fitness trail, practice fields and other public amenities.   The final draft plan will be reviewed by the Play Commission at their next meeting, then referred to the City Council, which is expected to hold a final public hearing on the proposed plan sometime next month.

For more information about the proposed park and the master planning process, visit the City of Columbia's website.