CWE Partners
These are the organizations, institutions and neighbors that have an impact on the CWE neighborhood and the St. Louis community.
Central West End Partners
Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative (NSI)
The Neighborhood Security Initiative was created in 2007 to serve the community with a comprehensive plan for security in the Central West End. This program works closely with Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department, supplemental security companies, the Central West End residents and businesses to unify prevention efforts and respond more efficiently to crime as a community.
Central West End Association (CWEA)
The mission of the Central West End Association is to maintain and enhance the Central West End as a desirable urban residential, business and institutional neighborhood.
Park Central Development
Park Central Development is a community development corporation serving the neighborhoods of the 17th Ward of the City of St. Louis. Their target area includes all of the 17th Ward, including parts of the Central West End, Forest Park Southeast, Botanical Heights, Midtown, Cheltenham, and Kings Oak.
Nicki’s Central West End Guide
Longtime CWE resident Nicki Dwyer shares her love of the vibrant and historic Central West End through her blog.
Forest Park Forever
The mission of Forest Park Forever is to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park as one of America’s great urban public parks, for the enjoyment of all, now and forever.
St. Louis Partners
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, also known as the Saint Louis Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located in the Central West End. Completed in 1914, the cathedral is named for Saint Louis and was designated a basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1997. The church is known for its large mosaic installation (which is one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere, burial crypts, and the addition of an outdoor sculpture to promote racial harmony.
Missouri History Museum
The Missouri Historical Society (MHS) serves as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues to inspire and engage audiences in the St. Louis region and beyond.
St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals are St. Louis’ professional baseball franchise and play in the National League of Major League Baseball. The new Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis has been their home park since 2006.
St. Louis Blues
The Blues are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League. The team, named after the famous W. C. Handy song “Saint Louis Blues,” currently plays in the Scottrade Center.
Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park
Steinberg Skating Rink located in Forest Park is the largest outdoor ice skating rink in the Midwest, offering public skating all day, everyday-including all holidays.
World’s Fair Pavilion
The World’s Fair Pavilion provides a picturesque setting for company picnics, private receptions, benefits, special events or parties. The covered floor area of the open air pavilion can seat approximately 500 people. This magnificent open air shelter has been one of the park’s most popular and impressive attractions since it was built in 1909 with proceeds from the 1904 World’s Fair.
The Science Center and Planetarium
The Saint Louis Science Center, founded as a planetarium in 1963, is a collection of buildings including a science museum and planetarium, on the southeastern corner of Forest Park. With over 750 exhibits, it is among the largest of its type in the country, and according to the Association of Science and Technology Centers, is one of the top 5 science centers in the United States.
The Jewel Box
The Jewel Box, also known as the St. Louis Floral Conservatory, is a greenhouse located in Forest Park. It now serves as a public horticultural facility and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
St. Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoological Park, commonly known as the St. Louis Zoo, is located in Forest Park. It is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. Admission is free based on a public subsidy from a cultural tax district, the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District and fees are charged for some special attractions.
The Muny
The Muny, short for The Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis, is an outdoor musical amphitheatre, located in Forest Park. The theater seats 11,000 people with approximately 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis. The Muny seasons run every year from mid-June to mid-August and it is run by a not-for-profit organization.
St. Louis Art Museum
The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the principal U.S. art museums, with paintings, sculptures, cultural objects and ancient masterpieces from all corners of the world. Its 3-story building stands in Forest Park, where it is visited by up to a half million people every year. Admission is free through a subsidy from the cultural tax district for St. Louis City and County.