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Prefer the Wildwood Gazette in Digital Form?

Click on the provided link below to have the latest Spring/Summer Wildwood Gazette at your fingertips. It is chock full of good information every resident will enjoy knowing and reading about for the upcoming Spring and Summer months here in the City of Wildwood. The link is as follows: Spring/Summer Gazette - Wildwood.

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Download WasteConnect. Download the Waste Connections App to access the most accurate and up-to-date information about waste services in the City of Wildwood. This app helps to understand service delays due to weather conditions on the roads and streets throughout the City. You can also setup notifications for reminders to place your receptacles out at the curb as well.

Please click on this link for Waste Connections Homepage, which has information on this app and a lot more - https://www.wasteconnections.com/. You can always contact Waste Connections by telephone at (636) 321-2100 or by email, wcmissouri@wasteconnections.com, with any of your questions or comments.

<< Uniquely Wildwood >>

Tree Preservation and Management Practices in Wildwood

With Spring now here, many property owners are out in their yards/lots and doing clean-up and new plantings. If you are removing a tree or trees, the City does have regulations to protect "grand" types. These trees are those types that have grown to significant sizes. To ensure that a "Grand" tree is not removed, before inspection, the City asks that the property owner contact the Department of Planning and arrange a same or next-day inspection and authorization. It's easy and quick! You can contact the Department of Planning at (636) 458-0440 to set up that site visit. Thank you for your cooperation!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
with the CITY OF WILDWOOD

The City of Wildwood has two (2) available positions that are now being advertised for qualified candidates. These positions include the Economic Development/Communications Manager, in the Department of Administration, and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, in the Department of Planning and Parks. Information on both positions can be found by clicking on this link: Employment w/Wildwood. Thank you for your interest in the City of Wildwood.

City of Wildwood - Tree City USA - 11th Year in a Row

The City of Wildwood was recently advised that it has once again been awarded the Tree City USA designation for 2021. This designation now represents the City's eleventh year in a row in receiving this honor from the Arbor Day Foundation. Good job Wildwood!

Wildwood Gear!
Good for "ALL" Seasons

Love Wildwood, we hope you do! You can show your pride for this community by wearing it every day. To view all items, and for pricing and ordering details, please just click on the following link - https://teespring.com/stores/wildwood-missouri.

<< COVID-19 INFORMATION >>

<< COVID-19 Operational Procedures and Information >>Given the importance of accurate and timely information about current conditions, the City of Wildwood's e-newsletter will limit its dissemination of information to those links of specific governments and agencies that are responsible for the safety and well-being of us all during this health emergency. These agencies, and associated websites, provide you the latest and most needed information on COVID-19 and, again, can be quickly accessed by clicking on the provided links below:

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services); and 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - When You've Been Fully Vaccinated.

<< UPDATES - CITY SERVICES AND PROJECTS >>

USGS STUDY UNDERWAY
CAULKS CREEK WATERSHED

The City of Wildwood's Watershed Erosion Task Force (WETF) has been seeking assistance from any and all sources to help it in understanding the extent of problems that many of the City's nine (9) watersheds are experiencing, with the intent that, once the causes of these problems are known, solutions can be developed for them. To this end, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) began a two (2) year long study of Caulks Creek on February 14, 2022. The study is intended to profile the damage in the creek, understand the unpredictable dynamics of storm events upon the creek, author potential solutions, and report on all of it to the community. Such a study will be a template for the other watersheds that define Wildwood in terms of approaches to preserve them, as well as across the country. More information can be obtained by clicking on this link: USGS Study.

Watershed Erosion Task Force ... Cont.
<<< Stormwater Runoff and Erosion Issues >>>

The Watershed Erosion Task Force (WETF) will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. At this meeting, the members will review statuses relative to a number of consultant contracts, receive updates on a number of items, discuss approaches to public outreach, and assess next steps for the upcoming summer months.

2022 has been a year, so far,  of working on promoting upgrades to old systems to better manage stormwater runoff, repairing critical locations, as defined, and increasing public education efforts within the community and to residents.

To view the task force's March meeting, please click on this link: WETF March 23, 2022 Meeting. For more information on the Watershed Erosion Task Force (WETF) and its efforts an activities, please click on this link: Watershed Erosion Task Force Information.

Watershed Erosion Task Force ... Cont.
<<< New Brochure - Check It Out >>>

Click on the link provided below to review the new brochure that has been developed by the Watershed Erosion Task Force, as part of its effort to educate City residents and property owners about Wildwood's nine (9) watersheds and current efforts that have been identified by its members as priorities for 2022 and beyond - https://www.cityofwildwood.com/DocumentCenter/View/7498/2022-Watershed-Erosion-Task-Force---Informational-Brochure.

Internet Access Committee (IAC)

1. Bays ET – Fixed wireless network service (original)
2. Bays ET – Fiber-to-the-Home (only to certain areas – Hawks Rest, Homestead Estates at Wildwood, and Shiloh Subdivisions)
3. Wisper Internet – Fixed wireless network service (original)
4. Wisper Internet – Fixed wireless network service (new) 
5. AT&T Wireless – Mobile communication provider – Hotspot Use
6. AT&T – Non-mobile option, where property owner or subdivision compensates provider for extension of fiber optic or T1 Business Line to location(s). Dr Rambaud can provide more background and authored an e-mail in this regard.
7. Verizon – Mobile communication provider – Hotspot Use
8. T-Mobile/Sprint – Mobile communication provider – Hotspot Use
9. Other Mobile Providers – Mobile communication providers, i.e., Mint Mobile, Metro, Cricket, etc. – Hotspot Use
10. Satellite – Different providers
11. Spectrum (Charter Communications)
12. Wildwood Workspaces – 16759 Main Street, Suite 205 (co-working spaces for internet needs)
13. Starlink - In the meantime, the discussions relating to the Starlink option for access to high-speed internet continue in many areas of the country. Although not fiber-to-the-home (FTTP), this service may be able to provide a bridge over an extended time gap that currently exist and could continue, until better options are available, as noted above regarding the City’s agreement with a provider of this essential service. For more information, please click on this link  Starlink Information.

<<< CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE >>>
Departments of Public Works and Planning/Parks

State Highways in Wildwood - From Coffee with Mayor

State Route 100 and State Route 109 are maintained by the Missouri Department of Transportation. These roadways are key arterial in the City of Wildwood and carry high volumes of traffic. If you see a problem or maintenance need along them, the Missouri Department of Transportation has a "Report a Road Concern" link that works very well. Here is the link - Report a Road Concern and let's keep our roadways in Wildwood safe and functional.

City Streets and Roadways Too ...

See problems on City streets, you can let us know by going to the City's website and completing an on-line form about them. Just click on this link: Report a City Right-Of-Way Concern.

<< Wildwood Business Scene >>

Shop, Dine, and Unwind in Wildwood! 

With so many options for shopping, dining, and personal needs, please think of Wildwood first. The City is home to a large number of businesses and professionals, who offer a range of products, dining, and services, which are the best in the region. Local owners are at these businesses and provide a personal touch to all they do and invest in Wildwood each and every day. For a listing of these businesses, just click on this link: cityofwildwood.com/businessdirectoryii.aspx. Information on Wildwood businesses is provided, including contact numbers and their respective specialties. Also, click on the provided link that follows to visit the Wildwood Business Association's website for participating businesses as well - www.wildwoodba.org. Shopping locally supports your community and everyone wins. Thank you!

Biking and Walking Benefits Program in Wildwood

The City of Wildwood has an exciting program that creates new and additional traffic for local businesses, while continuing to promote an active, healthy lifestyle for the community. Biking and Walking Benefits is a year-round national program in more than 100 communities across the United States that promotes active mobility through discounts/rewards to cyclists and walkers that visit local businesses. 

 
The program is very simple - individuals purchase a $5.00 helmet sticker from participating businesses and after biking or walking to a participating business, present the sticker to receive their discount/reward. If you already have a sticker from another community, just present it at a participating Wildwood business, and be sure to use your sticker to receive discounts at other area businesses. 
 
Lauren Edens, Ward 2 Council Member and the Chair of the Economic Development Committee of the Wildwood City Council, said, “this program fits perfectly with our culture and outdoor infrastructure, including our extensive trail and sidewalk network. We hope that the initial list of 10 businesses grows with more communications and outreach.”
 
Interested businesses can participate by contacting Hugh Share, Volunteer Program Coordinator, at sharecycle08@gmail.com, or 314.486.5685.  
 
For a list of current participating businesses and their discount/reward, click this link: https://bicyclebenefits.org/cities/398.

Welcome to Wildwood, Missouri

Wildwood, Missouri is a unique, progressive community that is set in a magnificent natural environment, which features dense woodlands, rolling hills, beautiful valleys, lush meadows ,and crystal clear streams. 

Located in West St. Louis County, just a 30 minute drive from downtown St. Louis, Wildwood is a historic community dedicated to its Master Plan, which provides for the preservation of its rural areas, while offering opportunities for residential and commercial growth. State, County and City Parks cover over 11 of the 68 square miles that forms Wildwood's municipal boundaries. The City is served by the AAA-rated Rockwood School District, St. Louis Community College at Wildwood, and has numerous recreational options as well, including an extensive trail and bikeway system, a popular snow ski/tubing and zipline resort, and a prominent equestrian community.

Wildwood incorporated on September 1, 1995; however, the community’s remarkable history does not begin there, The long and rich history of the local settlements has defined this area for many generations. The early settlements of Centaur, Fox Creek, Glencoe, Grover, Hollow, Kelpe, Melrose, Monarch, Orrville, Pond and Westland Acres continue to be discoverable today. Markers provide a brief historicity of these areas for adventurers intrigued by the past. Beyond these unique settlements, the ever-popular Historic Route 66 thoroughfare (now called Manchester Road) bisects Wildwood’s north from south, directly through the heart of the town center. This portion of Route 66 is the original location of the byway, dating back to the early 1930s.  Come on out and take a nostalgic ride down old Route 66, and stay awhile and enjoy all the exciting things to do in Wildwood.

Click here to download the City's new TOURISM flyer (PDF)

• Historic Communities
• Historic Points of Interests (POI) Map - 2019
• Wildwood Historical Society
• Route 66

<< CITY RECREATIONAL EVENTS and 
EXCITING ACTIVITIES >>

PLEIN AIR ART EVENT - MAY 7, 2022
Registration is Open!
GET YOUR BRUSHES AND LENS AND DON'T MISS OUT ON A GREAT DAY

Registration for the  Plein Air Event is now OPEN! "En plein air is a French term that translates literally as 'in the open air.'" This type of artwork is completed on location, while outdoors. Artists and Photographers working in all accepted media and photography will capture a special location(s) in the City, which will be revealed the day before the event. Lunch is provided and we have some amazing giveaways this year.  

B&B Theatre, the major patron of this event, has increased the prize awards again this year. As in 2021, "Best in Show" in both categories will receive $750.00, but now, with each of the 1st runner-ups in the same now receiving $500.00. The owners of theatre have been long-term supporters of this day and those of us who appreciate and enjoy this event extend our thanks to them. Art Grows in Wildwood, Mo., but so does generosity!

For more information and to register, please visit:  www.cityofwildwood.com/pleinair.

2022 Family Swimming Pool Passes 

During the summer  of 2022, the City of Wildwood will once again partner with the Cities of Ellisville and Ballwin to provide access to their outdoor swimming pool facilities. Ellisville and Ballwin are making a very generous offer and affords Wildwood residents a great opportunity to ensure fun in the sun during the coming summer months!  

The Details? Here They Are ...

 
City of Ellisville:  The City of Ellisville is offering Family Swimming Passes to residents of Wildwood, at Ellisville resident pricing, to The Edge Aquatic Center. The passes will go on sale beginning Monday, February 21, 2022, through May 28, 2022, at The Early Bird Special Price of $158.00. After May 28, 2022, the price of the Family Pool Pass will be $175.00. The pass will allow families of four (4) (or fewer) access to the pool facility. Additional family members can be added at a cost of $10.00 each. The Family Swimming Passes can purchased in the following ways:

• In person at the Ellisville Park Administration Building, next to the Edge Aquatic Center (225 Kiefer Creek Road, Ellisville, Missouri 63021; or
• At the City of Ellisville website at www.ellisville.mo.us ; or 
• On-line, at https://ellisville.recdesk.com/Community/Membership

 
Registrations for the Ellisville/Wildwood Swim Team and Swimming lessons can also be made at www.ellisville.mo.us. Any questions concerning Family Swimming Pool Passes, the Ellisville/Wildwood Swim Team, or Swimming Lessons, can be answered by calling the Ellisville Park Administration Building at 636-227-7508. Please note, there is not a cut-off time to purchase Family Pool Passes to the Edge Aquatic Center. Wildwood residents can purchase passes at any time throughout the summer.
 
City of Ballwin: A limited number of Family Pool Passes will be made available to the North Pointe Aquatic Center, 335 Holloway Road, Ballwin, Missouri 63011. Wildwood residents can purchase Family Swimming Pool Passes at Ballwin resident prices on a first-come, first-served basis. The Family Pool Passes will go on sale beginning March 1, 2022, at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, #1 Ballwin Commons Circle, Ballwin, Missouri 63021. Passes can be purchased at Early Bird Pricing beginning March, 1, 2022 through April 30, 2022, for $215.00. Beginning May 1, 2022, the cost of the Family Pool Pass will be $239.00.

Questions about the pool facility or the purchase of pool passes can be answered at 636-227-8950. Also, please go to the City of Ballwin website at  www.ballwin.mo.us . Please note, there will only be a limited number of Family Pool Passes available to Wildwood residents. If interested in the North Pointe Aquatic Center, please purchase yours at the earliest opportunity. A photo ID and utility bill (with matching addresses) will be needed as proof of Wildwood residency. If not available, a paid utility bill, a copy of your most recent bank statement, and a driver’s license (with matching addresses on all items).

Questions? Call Kristin at 636-458-0440 at Wildwood City Hall.

ELLISVILLE WILDWOOD GATOR SWIM TEAM
! SUMMER FUN in the SUN !

Swimmers, Ages 5 to 18, are invited to join the Ellisville-Wildwood Swim Team. You can find all the information about the team here: https://www.ellisville.mo.us/219/Swim-Team-and-Mini-Gators. Any questions concerning the Ellisville/Wildwood Swim Team can be answered by calling the Ellisville Park Administration Building at 636-227-7508.

GO GATORS!

2022 Season - Wildwood Farmers Market ...
Opening Day is SATURDAY ... 05/28/2022

Starting on Saturday, May 28, 2022, you can start getting your fresh, locally grown, and raised produce, meat, eggs, and more at the Wildwood Farmers Market! The market will be open every Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon), and located in the Town Center Area of the City, along Plaza Drive, west of Fountain Place (you can type the parking garage address 216 Plaza Drive into your favorite navigation app to help you find it). The market will run from May 28, 2022 to October 1, 2022. Be sure to follow the Wildwood Farmers Market on Facebook to see the weekly list of vendors that will be attending it, learn more about the vendors and their specialties, and receive other updates about its fun and educational activities. We look forward to seeing you at the market!

The City of Wildwood’s Photography Contest - 19th Year

The 19th Annual Edition of this event will open up for submissions on June 1, 2022 and you will have until June 22, 2022 to submit your top three (3) favorite photos taken in Wildwood.  Start looking through your photo archives now to narrow down your favorites! For more information, please visit: www.cityofwildwood.com/photographycontest.

Did You Now? - Art Grows in Wildwood, Mo!

Throughout the City, many of its local artists are sharing their respective works in a number of business and government locations. City Hall has two (2), solo artists' work on display at this time, Vicki Hefty and Jo Jasper Dean, while another display is located at the Wildwood Hotel, just to the east of City Hall. Again, the two (2) presentatons located at City Hall can be viewed, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by entering the doors from Main Street. City Hall is located at 16860 Main Street.

LAFAYETTE OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM

The Lafayette Older Adults Program (L.O.A.P.) is a partnership between the Cities of Manchester, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Ellisville, Wildwood, Winchester, and the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts. If you are at least 55 years old, this program is a great way to become involved! 

Participants meet the second and fourth Mondays, between September and May, from 10:00 a.m. (doors open at 9:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.). The cost is $2.00 per person, per meeting, which are held at the Ballwin Golf Course, 333 Holloway Road. Coffee, soda, and dessert are provided. All you need to bring is a sack lunch.

Occasional special luncheons require a reservation and pre-payment and have a higher fee. For more information, or to be added to the list for day trips, please call 636-391-6326, Ext. 401.

>>> IMPORTANT INFORMATION <<<
SENIOR YOGA CLASS ... THE DETAILS

You can now attend these sessions in-person, but they will also be accessible online from the comfort of your own home. You must register one (1) day in advance of the class date and choose to attend either in person or online (not both). 

In-person classes will be held at Wildwood Yoga and Wellness’s new location at 2642 Highway 109, Suite B, in Wildwood. On-line Classes will be held via zoom, further instructions will be e-mailed to you, if attending online.

These classes are FREE for Wildwood residents, and only $5.00 for non-residents, age 60+!

Tuesday’s Class: Senior Chair Yoga (Restore Practice)

Using a chair or a completely supported posture, this practice will target mobility and flexibility of both the body and the mind.  With a strong focus on the breath and gentle movement, this practice will explore qualities of a restorative (restful) practice, a yin (longer-holding) practice, and yoga Nidra (guided meditation).
 
Friday’s Class: Senior Slow Flow Yoga

A meditative flow based on a steady, rhythmic breath, and traditional yoga postures.  The flow will incorporate mindful, smooth transitions and holds designed to open the body and the mind. This practice will build strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and confidence and is ideal for practitioners that are comfortable standing. 

All Classes are taught by Certified Yoga Instructors. For more information and to register, please click on the following link: www.cityofwildwood.com/seniors.

Community Events for Older Adults

Be sure and check out the Community Events for Older Adults Section in the West Newsmagazine. You most likely already receive this paper directly to your place of residence, but you can also view it online here: E-Edition - Community Events for Older Adults.

Park and Trail Memorial Program

Pavilion Rentals Now Being Accepted for
Anniversary, Community, and Old Pond School Parks

<< COMMUNITY AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS >>

Baseball/Softball and Warmer Weather

The venerable Pond Athletic Association (PAA), a part of the Wildwood community since the early 1960's, is starting its Spring registration drive. What a great place to spend time and have players learn and understand the fundamentals of the game and good sportsmanship. Also, the pretzels are great at the concession stand! See flyer above for all the information.

Trailnet Rides in 2022

Trailnet recently announced its 2022 Community Rides' schedule and registration is now open for them!

Join us for a community ride this season!

A community ride is a guided, slow-paced, group bike ride that explores the history and culture of the St. Louis Community. It’s like a walking tour, but on bike instead of on foot. Each Community Ride is created in collaboration with community partners to create rich educational experiences!

The Community Rides are free for Trailnet members. 

Become members at Trailnet.org! 
Register for a community ride
Frequently Asked Community Ride Questions

SATURDAY, MAY 14 - Join Trailnet and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum for a group bicycle ride. Historians and storytellers will narrate St. Louis’s Civil War history through the May 1861 Camp Jackson Affair, when Union troops seized secessionists who were conspiring to raid the St. Louis arsenal. Days of violence and rioting in the streets followed.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 -  Experience riding through St. Louis' Grove, Midtown, and Downtown and along the riverfront exploring beautifully painted murals. Learn about the artist, the organizations who commissioned the murals, and other locations where you can see the artists' work. 
This guided group bike ride takes place on city streets, at a slow pace for people of all comfort levels.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 - This Juneteenth, celebrate St. Louis’s Black artists, musicians and history with a bike ride featuring live music. Join Trailnet, 4 The Ville, and the Missouri Historical Society for a group bicycle ride with live performances from area musicians, with historians and storytellers sharing the city’s history. This guided group bike ride takes place on city streets, at a slow pace for people of all comfort levels.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - Ride through St. Louis’s rich architectural heritage with Amanda Clark from the Missouri Historical Society. We will visit well-known landmarks and visit hidden treasures throughout the city, as well as learn about the people and moments that made our city so special.

This guided group bike ride takes place on city streets, at a slow pace for people of all comfort levels.

Interested in Long-Distance, Unique, 
and Supported Rides?

<< PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS >>

DO YOUR PART TO MAKE OUR ROADS
IN WILDWOOD AND MISSOURI SAFER!

! --- Please Remember --- !
Please Do Not Leave Valuables Visible in Your Vehicles

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Online Ward Map
Available on City's Website

Do you need to know which Ward you reside in and the two (2) City Council Members that represent you? Just click this link for further information: Ward Map. 

<< SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS AND OPPORTUNITIES >>

If you have any other questions, please contact us at recycling@cityofwildwood.com or visit the recycling page of our website: Recycling Information. The City of Wildwood and Waste Connections provide a location where additional options for the drop-off of extra fiber materials and glass can be accommodated. This location is at the terminus of Wildwood Avenue (between City Hall and the B&B Theatre (63040)).

<<< Prescription Drug Take-Back Box >>>
Available at City Hall - Main Street Level - Lobby Area

Bring your expired/unused prescription medications to City Hall during normal business hours (Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and deposit them in the take-back box. There is no need for any assistance from the police. This easy and safe approach keeps old or unused medications from the environment and out of the hands of children. 

Wildwood Area Lions Club
Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids - Drop-Off Box @ City Hall

American Flag Disposal 
Service is for Wildwood Residents and Businesses Only

The City of Wildwood accepts retired American flags for dignified disposal. Please bring worn flags to City Hall, 16860 Main Street, and leave them with the receptionist. All flags collected will be relinquished to the Boy Scouts of America for proper disposal. US Flags should never be placed in the trash. 

Editor's Note: Thanks to all our subscribers for your patronage of the e-newsletter. If there are topics or information the City can add to the e-newsletter, or is missing something at this time you would like to see, please let me know by e-mailing joe@cityofwildwood.com. To contact City Hall by telephone, please call (636) 458-0440.

From all of us at City Hall to each and every resident ... 

please stay safe and healthy out there!