An eclectic blend of rugged Ozark Mountain terrain, dedication to new urban lifestyle living, and a fierce love and protection of nature makes the 68 square miles of Wildwood unique. Indeed, nearly one-third of the municipality's area is publicly held open space.
Prior to Wildwood being incorporated in 1995, the area was comprised of a dozen thriving, small villages: Grover, Glencoe, Fox Creek, Pond, Hollow, Centaur, Melrose, Orrville, Alleton, Westland Acres, Kelpe, and Monarch. To this day, Wildwood does not have its own post office with a specific zip code. Rather, Wildwood's residents, groups and business owners are serviced by surrounding post offices that reflect seven different zip codes. The two Wildwood-based post offices still go by Glencoe and Grover USPS locations.
Known throughout the St. Louis region for its extensive network of diverse trails for walking and bicycling, Wildwood is regularly visited by many St. Louis and St. Charles county residents, who enjoy its diverse parks and recreational opportunities.
Although the city is one of the more rural communities in the St. Louis metropolitan area, it has more than 140 miles of streets and a designated Town Center area.
Wildwood is the largest city geographically within St. Louis County, and the third largest in Missouri. Its projected 2010 population is 39,485.
The city's motto reflects that the Wildwood community is a great place to "live, work and play."
If you'd like to be a part of the United States Army, look no further than the U.S. Army Recruiting Office in St. Peters. Located in the Mid Rivers Center just across from Mid Rivers Mall, the U.S. Army Recruiting Office is part of the Armed Forces Career Center.
According to its website, the police department embraces a "Community Policing Philosophy." The department says professionalism and competence are barometers for determining its success. Colonel Charles Adams is the police chief.
St. Charles City Fire Station No. 5 is the busiest fire station in the city because of its easy access to the highway and over-the-highway via Hawks Nest Passover. The station has both an engine and a life-support vehicle. Six firefighters work during each shift.
The Missouri Career Center in Arnold is located in the Cross Creek Office Center on the outer road, south of Richardson. The center helps employees and employers come together in a common pool to match workers for jobs. Whether an employer or an employee, schedule an appointment with the trained staff.
The Monarch Fire Protection District provides fire and EMS services to various parts of Chesterfield, Ballwin, Clarkson Valley, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Wildwood and unincorporated St. Louis County.
The district traces its roots to the Chesterfield Fire Protection District, which was founded in 1957. At that time, the district had two engine houses and about 12 volunteers.
Renamed Monarch Fire Protection District in 2003, the district now employs about 125 people and features five fire houses.
The administration building, located at 13725 Olive Boulevard, is where the district's Board of Directors regularly meets.
Wildwood City Hall is a government office located on Plaza Drive in Wildwood. The town is led by Mayor Tim Woerther and the motto of the city is "Planning Tomorrow Today." The office is the location of many of the town's department offices, including the City Council, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Municipal Court and City Clerk. The mayor's office is located at City Hall as well and provides the community with a wide range of services, including voting on legislation, appointing Council and board members, and approving contracts. Check the town's main site for department listings.
Ellisville City Hall houses multiple municipal offices, including that of City Clerk Kate Demeter. City Hall also serves as the headquarters for multiple municipal committees, including the zoning commission, parks board and personnel review board. Residents are encouraged to contact City Hall regarding board vacancies and possible appointments, which must take place under Mayor Matt Pirrello's recommendation and with the consent of a majority of board members.
City council meetings take place at City Hall on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
