Tower Grove South

In the 1970s, Norbury Wayman was commissioned by St. Louis' Community Development Agency to record the history of the City's 27 historical neighborhoods. They provide a detailed viewpoint of the historical neighborhoods from the vantage point of the 1970's - obviously, information about the "current state" of individual neighborhoods does not apply to today's circumstances.

The modern Tower Grove South neighborhood fall within the historical Oak Hill neighborhood.

The purpose of the 8th Ward Independent Democratic Association:

• to provide a two-way channel of information on the needs of the residents of the 8th Ward and of the political, social and economic issues affecting them.
  
• to promote the interests of the residents of the 8th Ward by endorsing and working for issues, Democratic candidates in non-partisan elections, who will represent the said residents in the City, State and Federal Governments
  
• to promote openness and responsible participation in the affairs of the Democratic party at all levels

The Citizens' Service Bureau is the customer service department for the City of St. Louis. Citizens may contact the Citizens' Service Bureau to register complaints or compliments regarding City services or neighborhood concerns.

Complaints can be filed using this online form or by calling the CSB at (314)622-4800.

The eclectic area between Arsenal and Utah along South Grand has been dubbed the “International Community” of St. Louis. Home to cultural events , convenient services and flourishing shops. South Grand is an affordable, safe and fun place to play, work or live.

Tower Grove Park makes up the northern border of the Tower Grove South neighborhood. The park is home to softball, soccer, tennis, and a kickball league, as well as to the strollers, joggers, and picnickers who enjoy the Victorian pavilions and sculptures scattered throughout. The park contains more than 8,000 trees and shrubs originally imported by Henry Shaw from around the world.

Tower Grove Heights is a 12-block area within the Tower Grove South neighborhood. The Tower Grove Heights neighborhood association puts on an annual house tour and various other events.

Metroparents is a project of Metropolis St. Louis (www.mstl.org for more information on Metropolis). We invite people who care about children (whether as parents, guardians, other relatives or caring neighbors) to join our e-list where we will discuss and plan activities such as:

• Meetings on topics including educational options and play groups
  
• Exchanges of kids' stuff including clothes, toys, books and gear,
  
• Babysitting coop,
  
• And other activities of interest to participants.

The 15th Ward Democrats is the open Ward Organization covering a portion of the Tower Grove South neighborhood.

The 15th Ward Democrats Mission:

• To inform the residents of the 15th Ward on political, social, educational, and economic issues affecting them.
  
• To encourage the active and effective participation by citizens of the 15th Ward in the political processes of a democratic government.
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This is a group for moms or dads who live in the Tower Grove area and would like to meet other parents in the neighborhood.