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Tower Grove Park is a Municipal Park built on land most of which was given as a gift to the City of Saint Louis by Henry Shaw in 1868. It is on 289 acres (1.17 km&2) which are adjacent to the Missouri Botanical Garden , another of Shaw’s legacies. The park features eleven Pavilion s of picturesque design, dating from the Victorian Era , which provide shady rests from which visitors can enjoy the many lovely views. Many events, from picnics to weddings are held in the park throughout the year. During the summer, a number of large festivals are held in the park, including an international-themed festival and the city's Gay Pride fesitival. {Link without Title} The park features nearly 400 hundred species of trees and bushes. The park is a well-known birdwatching area, due to its use as a stopping place for migrating birds. PHOTOS OF PAVILIONS |
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