Despite being the new kid on the block, Chesterfield has become one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the St. Louis area. Never too rushed in the day, calm at night, Chesterfield always has the relaxed feeling of home.
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CHESTERFIELD
THE FEEL
Chesterfield has undergone a boom in recent years. New construction projects have yielded new houses, new offices, and new shopping complexes. The influx of people and jobs have made Chesterfield the largest city in its county and the 14th largest city in the state.
Noted for its luxurious housing, Chesterfield offers a myriad of homes styles, from Colonial to contemporary. The neighborhood continues to gain more popularity among families of all backgrounds.
HISTORY
Chesterfield is known to have been a site of Native American habitation thousands of years ago. When Europeans settled the St. Louis Area, "Chesterfield" was the name given for the general area, a sub-region of western St. Louis County. This area contained several unincorporated historical communities whose names have a decidedly French/Cajun flair: Bellafontaine, Lake, Gumbo, Monarch, and Bonhomme. These communities now make up the city of Chesterfield.
ACCESSIBILITY
Chesterfield is just 35 minutes from downtown St. Louis. With several access points to a major highway, interstate 64/40, it’s accessible to every part of St. Louis.
CULTURE
The neighborhood dedicates much effort in making art a valuable part of the community. In 2011 it received a Creative Community Award by the Missouri Arts Council.
The Awakening, a spectacular sculpture cast by Seward Johnson, is on display near Central Park and the Abengoa building. It is 70 feet in length and 17 feet at it tallest point.
ENTERTAINMENT
Highlights of the neighborhood include the Faust Park Carousel, Butterfly House, Chesterfield Mall, and two outlet malls. The famous Chesterfield Valley is the longest strip mall in the country, containing retail stores, restaurants, and a movie theater.
SCHOOLS
Chesterfield has two top rated public school districts, Rockwood and Parkway. There are also a number of higher education institutions such as, Maryville and Logan universities nearby.
PARKS & REC
Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex
Spanning 128.4 acres, this complex features 40 acres of natural wetlands, 12 baseball/softball fields, nine soccer fields, concession facilities, and ample parking. The fields host youth and adult sports leagues, tournaments, and various sports camps and clinics. Reservations are required for facility use.
Chesterfield Family Aquatic Park
This aquatic center includes a 25-yard competitive pool with diving boards, a leisure pool with slides and play structures, a lazy river, and a wading pool, catering to all ages for both relaxation and competitive swimming.
Central Park
Covering 38 acres, Central Park houses the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Park and features a playground tailored for different age groups, a swing set, benches, a pavilion, picnic tables, walking trails, an amphitheater, and an eight-acre lake.
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