The City of Park Hills would like to inform the community that the rail line running through our community will be active once again. In partnership with Capital Railroad and Union Pacific, the City has worked closely to restore operations along this important transportation corridor.
Come Visit Park Hills, Missouri
Park Hills, Missouri is nestled in the St. Francois range of the Ozark Mountains along the Mississippi River Valley. The city boasts historic antebellum roots from the early lead mining industry, recreational activities, including the ATV area at St. Joe State Park, great family parks and a city pool, a downtown with diverse architecture, and several surrounding wineries. Park Hills: mining the past, growing the future.
Why Choose Park HIlls
The city of Park Hills specializes in offering a quality place for residents and businesses. Park Hills is always open for business and offers many market opportunities for expanding business and new businesses.
Business
Park Hills industrial sites offer full utilities, rail, and connection to four-lane US 67.
Safety
The 2015 Uniform Crime Report showed Park Hills as the 199th safest city in the U.S.
Recreation
Recreational activities include the ATV area at St. Joe State Park, great family parks and a city pool.
Services
Services include public works, utilities, library, senior nutrition, and curbside garbage collection.
Community
The Community Development Director oversees building code enforcement and zoning concerns within the City of Park Hills.
Mission Statement
The City of Park Hills is dedicated to making our town the best possible place to live, work and raise a family. We are dedicated to meeting the citizens' needs which give us our direction and purpose.
Upcoming Events
Check out our City Event Calendar for all of our upcoming events. From Bulk Pickup, Library events and Recreation to City Council meetings, you will find all relevant dates in the Calendar.
Business Opportunities
Park Hills has markets for many services. Multiple business opportunities have been identified by a gap analysis of the local market conditions. The community is open to new entrepreneurs and welcomes the chance to patronize new hometown businesses as they enter the local market. Park Hills has locations available at which the identified business opportunities could be started and sustained by entrepreneurs or investors.
Visit the Donnelly – LaMear Trailhead for Hiking, Biking, Walking, and ATV/ORV/UTV RIDING!
The entrance is open Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is lots of parking, restrooms, and brand-new terrain to explore. Visit our Donnelly - LaMear Trailhead page under Parks & Rec to learn more!
Today, the 8,238-acre St. Joe State Park is Missouri's third largest state park, with approximately 2,000 acres set aside for the state's premier off-road vehicle (ORV) riding area. Contact the park office at (573) 431-1069 for more information about the special rules and regulations that apply.
The historic mill buildings, where St. Joe Minerals once processed the lead ore, still stand nearby and have been designated as Missouri Mines State Historic Site. There you can enjoy an excellent mining museum featuring a large collection of geological specimens and antique mining and milling equipment.
Mineral Area College offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees to students throughout the area. The college offers student housing. Central Methodist University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis offer Bachelor's degrees at the M.A.C. campus.
Meet Our Team
The Mayor and eight (8) council members, two (2) from each of the four (4) wards, comprise the governing body for the city. In the event of the Mayor's absence, the President Pro Tempore* will preside over the council meeting. The council selects the President Pro Tempore at the beginning of each new term.
Mayor Stacey Easter
Mayor
Elected to serve April 2025 - April 2029
Alan Coleman
Councilman - Ward 1
Elected to serve April 2025 - April 2027
Carl Courtois
Councilman - Ward 1 & Mayor Pro Tem
Elected to serve April 2024 - April 2026
Amy Parker
Councilwoman - Ward 2
July 2025 - April 2026
David Easter
Councilman - Ward 2
Elected to serve April 2024 - April 2026
Tom Abel
Councilman - Ward 3
Term: April 2025 - April 2027
Wayne Cook
Councilman - Ward 3
Appointed to serve May 2024 - April 2026
Donna Dettmer
Councilwoman - Ward 4
Elected to serve April 2025 - April 2027
John Hagerty
Councilman - Ward 4
Elected to serve April 2024 - April 2026
City Facts
Park Hills is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri. The population was 8,759 at the 2010 census.
The city was formed through an unique four-way merger, allowed by the Missouri legislature in January 1994. The residents of Flat River, Elvins, Esther and the village of Rivermines voted for consolidation into the new city of Park Hills to strengthen economic development.
United States Marine and WWII Medal of Honor recipient Darrell S. Cole was born July 20, 1920 in Flat River (now part of Park Hills), Missouri. He attended high school in Esther, Missouri (now part of Park Hills) graduating in 1938. The second USS Cole (DDG-67), an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis-equipped guided missile destroyer was named for Sergeant Cole.
There are many reasons to visit Park Hills, but one that continually attracts many people is Columbia Park. This beautiful park, located in the center of the city, includes a walking trail, several playgrounds, an 18-hole disc golf course, a public swimming pool, and an outdoor amphitheater where numerous concerts, featuring a variety of genres, are held each summer.
Our Recent News
Visit our news page for important City announcements. While you're there, be sure to bookmark the page so that you can check back often and be the first to know when City-related information is released.
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10Dec
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05Dec
The Park Hills Police Department is issuing this statement to address a situation that occurred on the evening of December 4, 2025, during the annual Columbia Park Christmas lights display. Officers responded to a report of an individual causing damage to a vehicle in the area. The subject involved was quickly located and taken into custody without further impact to park visitors....
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04Dec
Some Park Hills residents will be receiving a Service Line Notification letter in the mail this week. This letter is purely informational and is part of a federally required inventory process for water systems nationwide. No action is required at this time.
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20Nov
The City of Park Hills invites all residents and businesses to enter the 2025 Holiday Lights Contest. Submit photos of your decorated home or storefront by December 15 for a chance to win cash prizes. Public voting takes place on Facebook December 16–21, with winners announced December 22. Learn how to participate and help light up Park Hills for the holidays.
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15Oct
The City of Park Hills is proud to announce that Digital Content Manager Tamara Coleman has been named “Municipal Communicator of the Year” by MessageSpring, a leading municipal communication platform used by cities across the country. The award was formally presented to Coleman during the Park Hills City Council meeting held last night.
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15Oct
Park Hills, MO – The City of Park Hills is proud to announce that City Clerk, Brandy Marler, has been awarded the Certified Municipal Official designation by the Missouri Municipal League (MML).