Why Live in Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park in Bel-Ridge is a small neighborhood situated along the scenic Glen Echo Country Club’s golf course. The community consists of two streets, Henderson Road and St. Andrews Place, forming a loop without sidewalks, giving it a private feel with trees lining the roads. Homes here are diverse, featuring Tudor Revivals, brick ranches, and cozy bungalows. Residents enjoy ample green spaces, including the Glen Echo Country Club, which offers tennis, swimming, and golfing, and St. Vincent Park, which has tennis courts, a playground, and a water park. The park also connects to the St. Vincent Greenway Trailhead, a paved trail that extends over a mile and reaches the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus. Dining options near Glen Echo Park are primarily fast food along Natural Bridge Road, with local favorites like Imo’s Pizza and Goss’Up Pasta offering unique dishes. Normandy Shopping Center, just 0.6 miles away, provides grocery options, while Northland Shopping Center, 3 miles away, features additional stores like Schnucks and Aldi. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with I-70 providing a 13-mile commute to downtown St. Louis. Public transportation is available via the MLR train line from the UMSL – South station, 1.5 miles away. St. Louis Lambert International Airport is also 13 miles away and accessible by train. For medical needs, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – St. Louis is 6 miles from the neighborhood.