The George M. Reed Roadside Park is the longest continuously open roadside park in Missouri along Route 66. The park was established in 1952 and the original concrete picnic tables are still here. The neon sign project started in 2020 and the city began the restoration of these signs that no longer had a home. The orphaned signs were all originally located in various places on Route 66 and now light up this park at night. It's such a cool spot. Here are the signs along with information on each one.
Modern Cabins
Skyline Garage
Motel St. Louis
The Stanley Cour-Tel is notable for having hosted some of the Mercury astronauts.
D & G Package Store
Alura Motel
AlPac Motel
Check out the jailbird on Tri-State Bonding.
The M-60 tank was in the park before the signs.
Here are the 1950s picnic tables.
Across the street is this Route 66 giant coffee cup.
At the end of the park by the tank, is the Route 66 photo op 😊
More park and George Reed information:
The park is a treasure trove of vintage, roadside Americana and preserved Route 66 history, and is well worth a visit.
