True to its name, Eureka is a priceless find amid the rolling hills and limestone in the southwestern end of St. Louis County. This city with a proud past and a promising future is rich in history and filled with charm that comes with its intrinsic beauty. Being only just minutes from the city limits of St. Louis, Eureka distinguishes itself from other St. Louis communities in that it has retained its small-town atmosphere, even as it provides easy access to metropolitan area amenities. Factor in low crime rate, affordable housing, award-winning schools, lovely parks and trails in surrounding terrain this community offers it all!
Eureka's school system is managed by Rockwood School District, which was cited for "Distinction in Performance" by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and was likewise awarded the Gold Medal rating by the Expansion Management Magazine. Top-rated schools under the auspices of this school district located within the city limits of Eureka include Geggie Elementary, Blevins elementary, and Eureka Elementary and one high school, Eureka Senior High. Most of the community's middle school students attend the LaSalle Springs Middle School in nearby Wildwood, less than five miles away and a mere 6-minute drive. Residents who wish to have private education for their children have access to two private elementary school options.
In addition to excellent local elementary and secondary schools, the city is within short driving distance to several technical schools, colleges and universities, owing to its advantageous location in the Tri-County area of Franklin, St. Louis and Jefferson Counties. In fact, St. Louis Community College has just recently opened its Wildwood Campus, less than five miles away from Eureka city center. Other higher education institutions conveniently accessible to the residents include Jefferson College, St. Louis University, Fontbonne University and East Central College.
Eureka has been known as the traditional home of the renowned amusement park formerly named "Six Flags Over Mid-America" (now called "Six Flags St. Louis"). This tradition of providing family leisure and entertainment continues to this day. The city offers all types of recreational opportunities and various cultural programs all throughout the year mainly to provide family recreation and in addition, to encourage community interest and foster a sense of belonging among residents. There is always something to do for everyone in Eureka. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the vast expanse of at least nine parks within the city, with such facilities as playground areas, all kinds of ball courts and ball fields, disc golf courses, community centers and even a stocked lake. One of Eureka's greatest prides is the recently completed construction of the city's newest state-of-the-art recreation center and municipal pool. "The Timbers of Eureka" spans over approximately 30,000 square-foot facility with many great amenities. Lions Park, Drewel Park, and Kircher Park are a few of the other parks in the area that families frequently visit. Golfers, on the other hand, can definitely find some great games at either Aberdeen Golf Club or The Country Club at the Legends.
Shopping and dining places are among Eureka's best features with extensive choices of specialty stores, retail stores, antique shops, and one-stop shopping centers, as well as a variety of restaurants. In addition to popular retail stores such as Walmart and Walgreens, for instance, residents have plenty of options for their shopping pleasure, such as Bella's Boutique, Wallach House Antiques, Eureka-Save-A-Lot, and a lot more. Convenient one-stop-shopping is quite popular at Eureka Towne Center, Great Clips Hilltop Shopping Center, and Hilltop Village Shopping Center. Thinking of treating the family to dine-out or planning to catch up with some friends/colleagues over dinner? You can try Ponderosa Steakhouse, O'Dell Irish Pub & Ale House, China King, Kilderkin's or Joe Bocardi's Ristorante.
With all that the city has to offer, Eureka is undoubtedly the ideal place to build a future for business and for raising a family. You have every reason to choose this wonderful community as your next home so take the step and find the property that suits your family preference and requirement. NewHomeSource will assist you to make the right choice starting with providing you with the most recent listings of fabulous new homes in the area. NewHomeSource will not stop at merely assisting you in picking your dream home, but will competently guide you through the entire process of a home purchase.
