University City has the most parks acreage per mile and residents. Exceptional parks and recreation facilities from our municipal golf course to the fitness center to indoor soccer facilities are just a number of our parks amenities. U City in Bloom is a citizen directed and run program which provides the entire University City area with beautiful gardens and plantings. These brilliant splashes of color and life, which can be found in many areas of the city, have become the city's new image. Along with being a Tree City USA, we are also the flower city of the area.
University City is the crossroads for local transportation.
This city has great connection to the region's public transit system with a planned light rail extension that will soon be serving the residents. Connection to the interstate system gives quick access to the airport. University City is just minutes from downtown St. Louis and also to the world renown Forest Park. The community has many excellent schools, and a variety of churches and synagogues to offer families. Not only is University City a great place to raise a family, it is a marvelous place to come for good food and entertainment.