DeSoto Park

Overview and amenities for DeSoto Park

St. Stanislaus Kostka church and soccer field
St. Stanislaus Kostka church and soccer field by Mark Groth

To provide for the recreational needs of the many families residing in the Pruitt, Igoe and Vaughn housing projects, the City acquired the site for a new DeSoto Park in 1952. This Park replaced the smaller DeSoto Playground that was swallowed up by the housing development.

DeSoto Park is the site of a long-running adult semi-pro soccer league. It is played on Sunday's and it is an International scene with players from Mexico, Central and South America, Bosnia, Croatia, Poland, of course old time St. Louis guys. The fields are in good condition as are the goals.

Also to the north is the famous Polish-American St. Stanislaus Kostka church.

Ordinance Year: 1908

Size: 17.38 acres

Park Type: City Park

Maintained By:
Parks Division

Related Neighborhoods
Carr Square

Related Wards
Ward 14

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