Fox Park

Taking its name from the small park on Shenandoah Avenue, the Fox Park neighborhood is a residential community with a mix of elegant turn-of-the-century homes, new construction, and historic multi-family dwellings.  Anchored by the soaring 300-foot steeple of the St. Francis de Sales Oratory and bordered by Jefferson Ave, Nebraska, Gravois, and Highway 44, Fox Park is conveniently located close to downtown St. Louis and Tower Grove Park.

A strong sense of community and central location make the area an ideal place to live. Today, Fox Park remains a part of the City’s fabric of diverse and viable neighborhoods. It features a wide range of affordable, historically significant homes. 

History

From its beginnings in the early 1880’s, first and second generation German settlers (many of whom were building craftsmen) put their mark on Fox Park. Insisting on well-built and affordable homes, these early residents have left a legacy that well serves today’s cost-conscious homebuyer.

Fox Park Neighborhood Association

The Fox Park Neighborhood Association (FPNA) is a volunteer organization committed to strengthening the community by pooling financial and human resources to support neighborhood priorities. Its mission is clear: “overcome any obstacle in order to improve the quality of life for every person who lives in Fox Park.” The FPNA monthly meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month, except December. Please visit their website, www.foxparkstl.org, for more information.

Fox Park Historic District

In 1978, the Compton Hill Historic District was established west of Fox Park. In the early 1980s, the Fox Park Neighborhood Association sought to extend the district into the northern half of the neighborhood to protect architectural integrity and support redevelopment. On March 4, 1985, Mayor Vincent C. Schoemehl signed the ordinance extending the district into northern Fox Park, and it was certified by the Secretary of the Interior on July 7, 1985.

In 2003, the portion within Fox Park was separated and renamed the Fox Park Historic District, with standards reflecting the neighborhood’s architecture. In 2009, the association began expanding the district to the southern half of the neighborhood, culminating on February 3, 2011, when Mayor Francis G. Slay signed the ordinance extending the Fox Park Historic District to cover the entire neighborhood.

Styles include Italianate/Mansard, Eclectic Revivals, Arts & Crafts, and early 20th-century flats, along with small corner stores from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With its convenience and affordability, Fox Park is a great place to call home.