Krug Park castle to close for renovation project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A two-year, $11.75 million renovation project will close Krug Park's iconic castle temporarily.
The restrooms in the castle and seating around the area will be unavailable for the next several months due to major reconstruction work, according to a press release from the City of St. Joseph.
The construction work is being done on the external brick and rock walls of the building. The interior will be demolished with new bathrooms, concessions and dressing rooms for events held at the park.
The Krug Park project is proceeding in multiple phases and includes significant renovations to several areas. Work to rebuild the Krug Bowl amphitheater is underway, and the children's circus, picnic shelters and restrooms are following.
Some features, including the fountain and waterfall at the Krug Park lagoon, are not in service. The power has been turned off for safety reasons.
Kurg's popular Holiday Park Christmas attraction is still planned to operate during construction.
The City asks for the public's patience as work occurs on the park. Multiple areas are under construction, some areas may be untidy and access to certain features will be limited.
Funding for renovation comes from a half-cent parks sales tax approved by voters in 2021. The project, which is headed by crews from E.L. Crawford Construction, is set to be completed by the fall of 2027.
