Dripping Springs, the falls that trickle down a ledge in the park also resemble small drops said to be the tears of the young maiden.
With a broken heart, she leapt from the cliffs overlooking the lake and as a result the lake reformed into the shape of a broken heart. The story is that a young Native American princess fell in love with a local French fur trader, but alas, that love was not returned by the trader.
Creve Coeur Park and the city of Creve Coeur are named after a French phrase 'Creve Coeur,' which translates to 'burst heart' or 'broken heart.' Besides possibly being named for the lake being in the shape of a heart, there is an old legend that may bring more insight.
