University City

University City is a residential city in St. Louis County with tree-lined streets connecting neighborhoods to commercial areas. Several parks, including the larger Heman Park, provide spaces for outdoor recreation and community activities.

Edward Gardner Lewis founded the city in 1906 as a planned community reflecting the urban design ideas of that era. This founding vision shaped how the city was organized and developed from the start.

The Delmar Loop district functions as the neighborhood's social and entertainment center, lined with restaurants, shops, and venues where locals and visitors gather. The Center of Creative Arts brings dance programs and creative instruction into everyday community life.

Visiting is most pleasant during warmer months when parks and streets are active with people and events. Local transit lines make it easy to move around the neighborhoods and reach the main commercial areas.

The Magazine Building, now serving as City Hall, was among the first structures built when the city was founded and displays the architecture of that founding period. It remains a visible landmark connecting the present administration to the city's origins.

Location: St. Louis County

Elevation above the sea: 161 m

Website: http://ucitymo.org

GPS coordinates: 38.66390,-90.32816

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:30