Politics & Government

Arnold's Ferd B. Lang Park To Expand

The S. Stephen Family Trust sold Ozark Drive property to the city.

The City of Arnold purchased a property, from the S. Stephen Family Trust, bordering the east side of Ferd B. Lang Park.

The newly acquired land at 1839 Ozark Dr., will be converted to parkland in the future, said a news release from City Hall.

The city council discussed the land purchase in a closed session on Oct. 6, 2011 and completed the transaction on April 11, 2012.

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The Council voted 6-1 to purchase the property for $70,000. Ward 3 Councilman Phil Amato voted against the agreement, the news release said.

Please return to ArnoldPatch to learn when the park will expand and whether Arnold will use the property to increase the volleyball area, the skate park, or create a new family facility for city residents.

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