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Mineral Area CollegeMineral 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.

The Missouri Mines Historic Site lies alongside scenic St. Joe State Park in the City of Park Hills. The park offers motorcycle riding trails, bicycle and equestrian trails along with camping, swimming and hiking opportunities.

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.

St. Joe State Park

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.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 8,759 people, 3,551 households, and 2,154 families residing in the city with an average of 3.04 persons per family. The population density was approximately 392.5 people per square mile. There were 3,943 housing units.

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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.

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Park Hills

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.

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9 Bennett Street
Park Hills, MO 63601

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(573) 431-3577
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(573) 431-2598
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cityhall@i1.net

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