Because of its close proximity to a wide variety of services—entertainment, recreation, schools, shopping, medical facilities, and churches—Compton Heights is an enjoyable as well as convenient place to live.

Compton Heights is only minutes from the business districts of St. Louis and Clayton.  Shopping is available at St. Louis Centre, Union Station, the Galleria and a wide variety of merchants along South Grand Avenue (www.grandsouthgrand.com and www.southgrand.org).  In the past few years, South Grand has seen rejuvenation unmatched in any other part of the City.  The recent addition of planters on South Grand dividing the north and southbound lanes between Russell and Arsenal have beautified this vibrant area; and other beautification projects are underway, thanks to the dedication of neighborhood volunteers and the cooperation of the City of St. Louis.

For sports enthusiasts, Compton Heights is just a few minutes from (the new) Busch Stadium, Kiel Center, the Convention Center and the Edward Jones Dome.  Tennis courts, a jogging and biking trail and softball fields are all available in nearby historic Tower Grove Park (www.towergrovepark.org). Compton Hill Reservoir Park provides a peaceful place to enjoy a picnic, a walk, bike riding or fun at the playgrounds.  This lovely park is being restored to its grand Victorian days.  The water tower, restored several years ago, and lighted each evening, is a landmark in South St. Louis and within walking distance of Compton Heights.

St. Louis University and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital are just a couple of the health care facilities a few minutes from Compton Heights. 

The St. Louis Grand Center Art and Entertainment District (www.GrandCenter.org) that includes the beautiful Fox Theatre and Powell Symphony Hall is close by.  Restaurants are springing up all over.  For good old “American” food or just about every ethnic food you desire—you will find it in our extended neighborhood. The Moolah Theatre recently opened in the glorious Moohah Shrine building (it even includes a bowling alley and a lounge) is just a few minutes away.   It is a real treat to sit on leather couches, have a soft drink or a glass of wine, and watch the most recent movies.  During the summer, the well know Compton Heights Concert Band (stlouis.missouri.org/chband) presents free concerts in Tower Grove Park.

You won’t find any area of St. Louis more conveniently located than Compton Heights.  A walk through our lovely community will convenience you that this is a “gem” of a neighborhood.