Valley Park Missouri Map

About Valley Park, Missouri

Valley Park is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,795. The population density is 584.0 people per km². Valley Park is located at 38.5492°N, 90.4926°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63122.

Valley Park emerges from the landscape where the Meramec River carves a deliberate path through the earth, defining the very character of the terrain. It lies 3.4 miles south-southeast of Manchester, MO (from Manchester, MO: bearing 165°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-southeast of Chesterfield. This waterway serves as the lifeblood of the basin, moving with a quiet persistence that dictates the rhythm of the surrounding woodlands and lowland plains. Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward the distant, rugged elevation of Bald Hill, which marks the horizon with a steady, earthen presence. Travelers often find the air near the Levee Trail carries a distinct, damp freshness, especially as the late afternoon light flattens against the grasses. Within a few miles, the topography shifts toward the quiet, sheltered depression of Tyson Hollow, grounding the geography in a series of subtle, connected shifts in elevation. Industry in Valley Park has long been defined by the movement of goods and the utilization of the river’s proximity, evolving from early resource-based labor into a diverse economy of commerce and services. The legacy of the rail lines and the river's transport potential remains visible in the way the local infrastructure organizes itself around the valley floor. Economic life here operates with a plain-spoken efficiency, favoring pragmatism over grandiosity in its business districts and professional centers. As the seasons change, the local workforce shifts its focus, mirroring the traditional cycles of the region while adapting to the modern demands of the St. Louis metropolitan periphery. This steady, industrious pace provides a stable foundation for the families who have sustained the economic life of Valley Park across generations. Cultural life in Valley Park is a quiet blend of regional identities, reflecting the broader traditions of the Missouri plains while maintaining a specific, localized focus on outdoor engagement. Residents frequently gather along the Levee Trail to observe the changing water levels of the Meramec River, treating the riverbank as a communal space for reflection and recreation. For those seeking a deeper connection to the local ecology, the proximity to the Lone Elk Reservoir offers a glimpse into the wildlife that thrives in these protected corridors. While the region is home to many, the character of the place is best seen in the small, everyday interactions that occur in the parks and quiet thoroughfares. The atmosphere remains unpretentious, defined by a modest pride in the land and a steadfast commitment to the rhythms of the seasons.

About This Valley Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valley Park, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.54922, -90.492621. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Valley Park and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Valley Park includes the ZIP code (63088), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Valley Park School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Valley Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.