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Des Peres

If you are looking for a well-establish neighborhood that combines convenience with stellar amenities, Des Peres is your perfect location. Des Peres is strategically nestled along Manchester Road runs east to west through the majority of St. Louis. Conveniently located near I-270 and between U.S. 40 and I-44, the city is surrounded by prime St. Louis real estate and is considered to be a highly desirable neighborhood.

The love affair with the open road is an integral part of the rich history of the St. Louis area. History buffs will find it interesting that Manchester Road is also “a part of the ‘Original Route 66,’” according to the City of Des Peres website. From the 40s through the 60s, residents enjoyed watching movies from their cars the Manchester Drive-In, which is now demolished.

The location of Des Peres is what makes it perfect for enjoying St. Louis living at its finest. Churches, restaurants, hospitals, corporate offices and the West County Mall are easily accessible. Antique collectors and fans of boutique shops will enjoy the cozy stores that dot the landscape of Manchester Road. Access to quality education via private and public school systems makes Des Peres very family-friendly.

Des Peres real estate has many amenities. You will find individual and family memberships at The Lodge, the recreational center for the city, to be fairly priced with discounts offered to seniors. Whether you are looking to get a work out at the fitness center or sign up a youngster for a summer camp, activities for people of all ages are plentiful. Music fans will enjoy the Summer Concert Series. The Christmas season is also well-celebrated and provides fun activities for children.

Population	8,592
Zip Code	63131, 63122
School Districts More St. Louis Schools Info	Kirkwood Parkway
Hospitals More St. Louis Hospitals Info	Des Peres Hospital
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Parks & Recreation Des Peres Park - Ballas or Manchester Road This 42.5 acre park's facilities include a two acre lake, picnic sites, tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball fields, soccer fields, nature area, a reservable picnic pavilion, trails, shuffleboard courts, and a play fountain. Harwood Park - Harwood Road, 1 block north of Manchester A 2.1 acre park. Sugar Creek Park - Des Peres & Dougherty Ferry Roads 20.7 acres with baseball fields, soccer field, bicycle trail, play fountain, playground, nature area, and picnic pavilion. Pioneer Park - Tallie Drive, 2 blocks south of Manchester This 7 acre park includes 2 tennis courts, playground, baseball field, picnic sites, pavilion, play fountain, and a soccer field. Des Peres Community Center - Des Peres & Old Des Peres Road The indoor aquatic center includes a combination 25-yard, 6-lane pool with on/off wave action. The indoor aquatic center also includes a tot pool, whirlpool spa, and sauna and steam rooms. Other features include an indoor/outdoor slide, fitness center, a regulation high school gym with two half-size courts, concession area, locker rooms and aerobics room. The upper level includes meeting rooms, a classroom, catering kitchen, babysitting room and administrative offices. Additional Resources City of Des Peres Website Des Peres - Kirkwood Chamber of Commerce Des Peres Homes For Sale Des Peres Open Houses

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