Ballwin is in the heart of West County where businesses and homes coexist harmoniously. Experience the convenience of urban amenities paired suburban life.
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BALLWIN
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THE FEEL
Family centric and easy going, young couples, small families, and singles make homes in well-established ranches and multilevel new apartment structures. The city motto is “Bringing People Together,” and in many ways Ballwin does just that.
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HISTORY
Taking the name Ballshow for only two days, the town was quickly renamed Ballwin by its founder, John Ball. The city has grown immensely since its original 750 residents to 32,000 today.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Grounded by Manchester Road, which extends to Downtown St. Louis, Ballwin is nearby major interstates 270, 64/40, and 44. Residents are only a 40-minute drive from the city and 30 minutes away from the airport.
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CULTURE
Ballwin is filled with family friendly subdivisions that sponsor organized activities and neighborhood parties. With a thriving business district, residents have easy access to many amenities with close proximity to churches, schools, shopping, and parks.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Although the neighborhood has plenty of bars and restaurants, it also offers residents alternative forms of entertainment. With several parks, recreation centers, and a 9-hole golf course, there is something for every member of the community to enjoy.
Every summer people from surrounding neighborhoods attend Ballwin Days, an annual carnival and fair with rides and vendors.
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SCHOOLS
Ballwin has excellent public schools from both the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts. Each district has a number of schools to attend from kindergarten through high school.
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PARKS & REC
Ferris Park
Spread over 9 acres, features a ball field, playground, comfort station, nature trails, and a Gothic arch pavilion.
New Ballwin Park
Occupying 7.3 acres, offers a playground, tennis courts, pavilion, trail, playing field, sand volleyball, and a well-stocked lake.
Vlaiss Park
Covers 31 acres and includes two baseball fields, playground, tennis courts, sand volleyball, pavilions, walking path, and stocked pond.
Holloway Park
Home to Ballwin's North Pointe Family Aquatic Center, featuring open spaces, a playground, tennis courts, sports field, and swimming pool.
Ballwin Golf Club
A challenging nine-hole course with sand bunkers, zoysia grass fairways, and water hazards. Offers a dual tee marker system for 18-hole rounds, with a golf shop and snack bar onsite.
North Pointe Aquatic Center
Features a lap pool with diving boards, lazy river, play and spray pools, water slides, waterfall, party room, and concession area.
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