Doors are opening in every direction!

Please join us as we celebrate the first MetroLink train's arrival to the new Forest Park Parkway/Skinker station — opening doors to a great future.

Saturday, August 26, 2006
9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
(First train at 11:15 a.m.)
on the Brookings Parking Lot

Featuring train rides, an old-time string band, arts and crafts, a bike safety rodeo, refreshments and information about the doors opening to riders exiting at the Forest Park Parkway/Skinker station.

For more information:
neighbors.wustl.edu

Bring your bicycle and helmet to join in the Bike Safety Rodeo!

 

Click here to see past coverage of MetroLink construction

Miniature train rides provided by Rails of Fun

Arts and crafts activities sponsored by the West End Arts Council and Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood Association

Bike safety rodeo sponsored by Trailnet and the University City Children's Center
(Bring your bike and helmet to participate — or buy a helmet at this event for just $6.)

Museum of Transportation will bring train information and a chance to explore a renovated double decker bus

Live music by Miss Crystal and the Codgers, an old-time string band

Information from many Washington University and community organizations including:
Assembly Series
Athletics Department
Edison Theatre
Kemper Art Museum
Performing Arts Department
University College

Community Organizations:
Great Rivers Greenway
Forest Park Forever
Forsyth School
Metro Theatre Company
Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council
Trailnet
University City Children's Center
Washington University Nursery School