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The Crestwood Fire Department conducts water rescue training at Whitecliff Quarry in May 2019.

Crestwood quarry project moves ahead with a pedestrian bridge

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 2, 2021

Construction on the next phase of the redevelopment of the Whitecliff Park quarry is underway in Crestwood. A new boardwalk, pavilion, fishing plaza, lighting, gravel trail and Americans with Disabilities...

Jonathan Williams at the Dec. 8 meeting.

Crestwood hires new police chief, promotes Ramirez to parks director

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter December 9, 2020

The city of Crestwood has two new department heads after a new police chief and parks and recreation director were unanimously appointed by the Board of Aldermen Tuesday.  Succeeding former Chief of...

Alderman takes issue with Crestwood’s appearance

Alderman takes issue with Crestwood’s appearance

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter November 6, 2020

Crestwood Ward 4 Alderman Tony Kennedy said at the city’s September Board of Aldermen meeting that he is concerned about the appearance of the city, from fire hydrants to basketball hoops at city parks. At...

The dedication of the Stieren playground in Sunset Hills in 2018.

As winter looms, playground COVID-19 cleaning will continue indefinitely

November 5, 2020

With winter approaching, Crestwood said it will adjust its St. Louis County-mandated playground cleaning to match the weather. The city’s playgrounds opened in mid-August after being officially closed...

Mehlville’s John Cary Early Childhood students Emma Kitchell and Yaneli Juarez-Carrillo check out their playground the first week at school in 2018.

St. Louis County could open playgrounds soon, following cities like Crestwood

By Gloria Lloyd, Staff Reporter September 10, 2020

St. Louis County-owned playgrounds are still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic even after playgrounds in county municipalities like Crestwood have reopened, but that could change in the next week as...

The new glass wall installed at the Community Center.

Community Center gets a new glass wall

July 15, 2020

The movable walls in rooms 106 and 107 at the Crestwood Community Center were replaced with a permanent glass wall after the Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance to move forward with purchasing the...

An employee wears a mask at the newly reopened Crestwood pool, as seen June 19.

Crestwood pool reopens with masks and a collaboration with Sunset Hills

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor June 26, 2020

The Crestwood Aquatic Center has been open and operating since June 15 under COVID-19 restrictions for capacity and social distancing that will make this year’s pool season far different than the past. The...

The pool at the Crestwood Aquatic Centers lazy river and slide, as seen in a photo from Westport Pools.

Crestwood Parks and Recreation announces COVID reopening plan

June 23, 2020

Crestwood will begin the process of reopening its parks and recreation facilities, including the Community Center, the city announced Monday.  Beginning July 1, the Parks and Recreation Department...

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