Fox Park, St. Louis
Fox Park | |
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 Location (red) of Fox Park within the City of St. Louis | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| City | St. Louis |
| Wards | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Aldermen | Alisha Sonnier |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 2,545 |
| • Density | 9,100/sq mi (3,500/km2) |
| ZIP code(s) | Parts of 63104, 63118 |
| Area code(s) | 314 |
| Website | foxparkstl |
Fox Park is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. It is bound by Jefferson Avenue to the east, Interstate 44 to the north, Gravois Avenue to the south and Nebraska Avenue to the west. It borders of the neighborhoods pf Gate District, Compton Heights, Tower Grove East, Benton Park West, and McKinley Heights.
History
In the early 1880s, Fox Park was an ethnic enclave for German Americans[2] and Slavs,[3] particularly those of the middle and working class. At the time, it was home to many craftsmen, which resulted in the neighborhood being home to notable works of architecture. The historic church St. Francis de Sales Oratory, as well as the Fox Park Historic District, are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
By the 1990s, Fox Park was neglected by its landlords[4] and rising in crime.[5] Drug dealing was a concern, with President George H. W. Bush speaking in the neighborhood in 1992.[6]
Revitalization for the later came, through policing and landlord efforts.[4] The revitalization led to criticism for gentrification, though the neighborhood has affordable housing.[2][7] In 2024, Emily Standlee of Feast Magazine wrote that the neighborhood had some of St. Louis' best restaurants.[8]
Fox Park shares its name with a nearby public park.[2] In 2026, USA Today ranked it the best park in St. Louis.[9]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,092 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,175 | −37.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,632 | −17.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,545 | −3.3% | |
| Sources:[10][11] | |||
In 2020, the neighborhood's population was 48.9% Black, 41.4% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% Two or More Races, 2.9% Some Other Race, 1.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Alaska Native.[12]
References
- ↑ "2020 Census Neighborhood Results".
- 1 2 3 4 "Fox Park Neighborhood Overview". stlouis-mo.gov. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Change Means New Tension For Fox Park". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. October 15, 1989. p. 44. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- 1 2 Bryan, Bill (November 26, 1990). "'COPS' Credited For Saving Fox Park". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 3. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Mallach, Alan (June 12, 2018). The Divided City: Poverty and Prosperity in Urban America. Island Press. ISBN 978-1-61091-781-0.
- ↑ Bertelson, Christine; Bryan, Bill (September 29, 1992). "Where Hope, Fear Are Neighbors". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 9. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Groth, Mark (March 9, 2021). "Fox Park Perspectives - DeSales Community Development". NextSTL. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Standlee, Emily (December 6, 2024). "Fox Park packs a lot of food into a small neighborhood". Feast Magazine. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Harris, Taylor (April 15, 2026). "St. Louis' Forest Park named top city park by USA Today". Fox 2. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Fox Park Neighborhood Statistics". St Louis, MO. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Neighborhood Census Data". City of St. Louis. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ↑ "City of St. Louis" (PDF). Retrieved September 18, 2021.
