Washington University Medical Center is located on the eastern edge of Forest Park in the upscale Central West End neighborhood.
Fine housing is available in the immediate area as well as in many desirable suburbs nearby.
The city is a blend of old and new. Founded in 1764 by Pierre Laclede as an Indian trading post, what was once a town has grown into a metropolitan area with a population of nearly 2.5 million. Forest Park, the second-largest city park in the country, offers a wide spectrum of athletic and cultural facilities. The park's public tennis courts, three golf courses, outdoor ice rink, picnic areas and playgrounds, lake and seven-mile bicycle trail provide outdoor enjoyment. The park also is home to the St. Louis Science Center, the St. Louis Museum of Fine Arts, and the 83-acre St. Louis Zoo.