Howdy, park-goers, it’s the March Tree of the Month!
This month, we’re highlighting the Pinus flexilis, limber pine, a mountain native known for its resilience and beauty. Found throughout the Rocky Mountains and Great Basin, this evergreen grows 25–60 feet tall and features soft bluish-green needles in bundles of five. In its native high elevations, wind and weather often sculpt it into uniquely twisted and shrubby forms.
Read MoreEach month, hear directly from Tower Grove Park Rangers as they share practical tips to keep the park safe, healthy, and welcoming for everyone.
February | Winter Prep & Pets
Read MoreMeet Ricochet, a 2-year-old mini horse who recently found his forever home at Tower Grove Park thanks to our friends at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.
Read MoreHowdy, park-goers—it’s the February Tree of the Month!
This month, we are highlighting a Missouri native and one of my favorite pine species, Pinus echinata, commonly known as the shortleaf pine. Naturally occurring in Missouri and much of the southeastern United States, shortleaf pine typically grows in dry, sandy, or rocky upland areas of the Ozarks.
Read MoreEach month, hear directly from Tower Grove Park Rangers as they share practical tips to keep the park safe, healthy, and welcoming for everyone.
January | Winter Protection & Avoiding Construction Areas
Read MoreTower Grove Park has been alive with activity as we work to enhance the spaces our community loves most. The Common Ground Campaign has already brought to life projects and improvements that were once only ideas in the 2017 Master Plan. We are pleased to share that both the Pavilion Restoration and Facility Core projects are well underway.
Read MoreHowdy, park-goers—it’s time for the January Tree of the Month!
This month, we’re highlighting Ilex opaca, commonly known as American holly or Christmas holly.
American holly brings a welcome pop of vibrant green to the park during the dormant winter months. This upright, pyramidal evergreen is native to the eastern and central United States, where it naturally grows in moist woodlands, forested bottomlands, swamp edges, and even coastal dunes. Its broad native range stretches from Massachusetts west to Ohio, south through West Virginia and southeastern Missouri, and into parts of Texas and Florida.
Read MoreOn December 10, 2025, the Park proudly recognized an extraordinary volunteer whose passion, expertise, and commitment have made a lasting impact on Tower Grove Park — Andy Hahn, recipient of the 2025 President’s Award.
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