Jones Park

Jones Park created in 1908 once had a beach, lagoon and open air swimming pool and  bath houses that was used by  the citizens of East St. Louis, Illinois.  Jones Park open in 1914 to the public hosting a class reunion picnic where the patrons could boat and canoe, and their children played  in the playground . On the fouth of July thousands of people would gather for the fireworks and fun. Today Jones Park is a place where the citizens fish, go to the water park and celebrate family and class reunions.