About the West St. Louis County, Missouri Area
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West St Louis
West St. Louis County consists of seven attractive and
unique suburbs on the western side of the St. Louis metropolitan area. All with
their own distinctive qualities, the communities of Ballwin, Chesterfield,
Clarkson Valley, Manchester, Valley Park, Winchester, Ellisville and Wildwood
offer affordable and diverse lifestyles and housing choices for their
residents. West St Louis County's popularity has grown considerably over the
past five years, and it is now one of the most sought after residential areas
in Missouri State.
Ballwin is well known for its superb recreational
facilities, with its excellent center, pools, tennis courts, gymnasiums, and
top golfing.
The spacious development of Ellisville is appealing for
its trees and ample parklands.
Clarkson Valley is an upscale community
with Forest Hills Country Club
and is located just south of
Chesterfield.
Manchester and Valley Park are growing suburbs that
accommodate residential, commercial and industrial facilities. They both have
strong historical identities and are close to the many parks and recreation
areas in West St Louis.
One of the newer cities of this group, Wildwood
has been developed carefully. A focus on planning and sensitivity to the
natural environment has lead to a blending of residential areas with the beauty
of the natural environment.
Outside these urban areas are three state
parks; each a majestic homage to indigenous flora and fauna of this beautiful
section of Missouri. At Babler State Park, Rockwoods Reservation Range and
Greensfelder County Park residents of West St Louis enjoy river expeditions,
hiking, camping, and access to yearly scheduled recreational activities.
West St Louis County offers a variety of lifestyles to its residents,
ranging from luxurious estate homes on expansive rural blocks to cozy family
homes in friendly tree lined neighborhoods. For those who need a faster pace of
life, the county has plenty of condominiums and apartments in upbeat areas
where access to the exciting city life is more prominent.
LOCATION
The seven suburbs of West St Louis County are
clustered closely together between the main arterials of Highway 100, I-44, and
Highway 141.
The central lifeline of the county is Manchester Road,
also known as Highway 100. It runs from the center of St Louis city to the
suburbs of Winchester, Ballwin, Ellisville and Wildwood linking them together
and providing these districts with a plethora of restaurants, shopping centers,
specialty boutique stores, modern office complexes and huge entertainment
centers.
On Highway 141 the suburb of Manchester lies to north and
Valley Park directly to the south creating the square boundaries of the county.
All suburbs are easily linked together and only 40 minutes easy drive to the
city of St Louis.
TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS
All the suburbs
of West St Louis are designed for easy travel. Extensive, well designed and
well administered highways support ease of driving, even during peak commute
times. Excellent public transport provides working adults and children alike
with ample choice and the airport and the St Louis city center are easily
accessible to anywhere in the county.
BRIEF
HISTORY
Originally occupied by the Spanish, the expansive county of
West St Louis has grown and flourished over the years. For centuries, the
county was primarily forest and rich farm land but the increasing urbanization
after World War Two led to much urban development, since the nineteen-eighties
especially.
What makes West St Louis County so popular to so many
people is the variety of housing, and quality of life available there. While
homes are affordable, sensitive urban planning supports green cities, with
plenty of parks, trees, and wilderness areas. Many places still maintain a semi
rural and neighborly quality. |
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