Arnold
An easy 30-minute commute from downtown St. Louis, Arnold is a cozy city located in Jefferson County, Missoui. “Situated along Interstate 55 at the confluence of the Meramec and Mississippi Rivers, Arnold is a suburban community, so close to it all,” said Mayor Ron Counts on the city’s website, arnoldmo.org.
Convenience and accessibility make Arnold real estate a desirable location for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Although it is filled with amenities you’d expect from St. Louis real estate like shopping in nearby South County Center (Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney and many others), Arnold still manages to maintain its small town attitude. It’s a place where folks are sure to welcome visitors with a friendly smile and firm handshake. Arnold is located in the well-respected Fox School District and also contains a handful of private religious-based schools. Activities abound for children, families and singles. Parks and recreational facilities to include the Pomme Creek Golf Course are readily available. The Arnold Recreational Center boasts “a state of the art facility” that “features a two court gym, indoor leisure pool, fitness center, party room, track, locker rooms, three meeting rooms, outdoor leisure pool” and more, as shared at the arnoldmo.org website. The Jefferson Community College and Jefferson County Library are in the same location as the Recreational Center and easily accessible from Route 141.
Arnold, Missouri homes for sale come in variety of price ranges with a focus on ranch style homes and subdivision neighborhoods. Being that it is a fairly young city, you may find that the majority of the housing available is under 40 years of age.
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- Fox-Arnold Branch
- City of Arnold Library
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Parks & Recreation
- Arnold City Park
The 68-acre park has an eight-acre fishing lake and four pavilions, each with electric and BBQ pits. The park also has two playgrounds, a paved 1/2 mile walking trail, two softball fields, two horseshoe pits, restrooms, and a tennis court. A boat ramp off of Jeffco Blvd. next to Hollywood Beach Road provides parking and a picnic area. Arnold City Park also offers a para-course, an outdoor course with areas designated for specific exercises.
- Ferd B. Lang Park
A 25-acre park. The main attraction at this park is the 25-meter swimming pool and concession stand open during the summer months. The park also boasts seven pavilions with electric and BBQ pits at each site. Other amenities include a playground, nature trails, two multi-purpose fields, restrooms and five horseshoe pits.
- Flamm City Park
A cluster of several public use areas with 36 acres located at Telegraph Road and Meramec River. Flamm City has a boat access ramp to allow fishing and also provides trails for hiking.
- Strawberry Creek Nature Area
Encompasses 121 acres. The nature area includes a pond and four walking trails. Strawberry Creek winds throughout the property, which is filled with a variety of vegetation and wildlife. A new pavilion that seats 25 has been constructed near the entrance.
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