Ten works of art by eight artists from seven states came together at the first Jeske Sculpture Park Exhibition in 2014. Ferguson also offers historic sites, a historic farm and recreational activities involving water and sports. You can tailor your stay to your interests, choosing between culture, farm history and activities.
Historic Sites and Farm History
Central School is located in Ferguson at the corner of 201 Wesley Ave. and Clark and dates back to 1878. Wildwood is located in Ferguson at 40 Dames Court and dates back to 1857. The Church Street Commercial District in Ferguson dates from 1895 to 1925. These examples represent different kinds of historic sites: an estate, a school building and a commercial district.
The Ferguson Historical Society preserves Ferguson’s historical heritage and shares it through programs, research and exhibits. This offers a distinctive way to explore the area’s history, going beyond individual buildings and historical dates.
EarthDance also connects a specific place with agricultural history. The 14-acre historic farm in Ferguson, Missouri, has been used for organic food production since 1883 and serves as a model for sustainable food production. EarthDance invites visitors on a tour where you can learn more about the farm’s history and see the operation in action. If you would like to visit outside the scheduled farmstand access times, contact the farm in advance.
Water, Sports and Recreation
SPLASH at Wabash Aquatic Complex features a spiral slide, a speed slide, a zero-entry pool and a water play area. It also includes a lazy river, a whirlpool, a splash pad and water playground, a diving board and a six-lane swimming area. This means slides and play areas sit alongside options for swimming and relaxing.
The design of Hudson Park Disc Golf Course incorporates the park’s natural beauty. The course is designed to be fun and challenging for players of all experience levels. Players can borrow a disc at the Ferguson Community Center at 1050 Smith Ave. by presenting a photo ID.
At Ferguson Sports Complex in Forestwood Park, visitors take part in sports leagues or watch them. The complex sees more than 71,000 visitors annually. Another way to get active is at Wayside Park Unleashed, which has separate large and small areas where dogs can play off leash. Registration is required for the park; if you plan to visit with your dog, make sure to register.
Market and Visit Planning
All the products at Ferguson Farmers Market are homegrown, homemade or handcrafted. The market’s product policy and character may change over time. This gives you a different focus when choosing where to go than the historic sites or recreational activities: here, the emphasis is on where market products come from or how they are made.
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