Explore Valley Park, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Valley Park, Missouri. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Missouri or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Valley Park.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Valley Park |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.54922 |
| Longitude | -90.492621 |
| Population | 6,885 |
| Density | 674.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 63088, 63122 |
| Area Code | 314 |
| County Seat | Clayton |
| School District | Valley Park School District |
Valley Park occupies a distinct stretch of land defined by the persistent, winding presence of the Meramec River. It lies 3.4 miles south-southeast of Manchester, MO (from Manchester, MO: bearing 165°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-southeast of Chesterfield. The landscape here is defined by the heavy, humid air that settles over the lowlands, softening the edges of the horizon as dusk approaches. To the west, the Crescent Hills rise as a distant, muted silhouette against the sky, grounding the view in a sense of ancient permanence. Travelers often notice how the light shifts across the Levee Trail, which invites residents to walk where the earth meets the water’s edge. Even in the height of summer, the shade cast by the native hardwoods offers a cool respite from the sun that beats down on the surrounding plains.
Valley Park grew from the industrial necessity of its proximity to the railroad and the river, shifting from early manufacturing roots into a diverse modern economy. The local rhythm remains tied to the steady output of small-scale commerce and service industries that support the surrounding region. Workers here contribute to a modest, functional prosperity that keeps the local economy balanced between regional trade and residential life. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely quieted, the legacy of labor remains visible in the sturdy, brick-fronted architecture of the older districts. The quiet transition from manufacturing to suburban service has left the streets with a deliberate, unhurried pace that favors utility over ostentation.
Cultural life in Valley Park reflects a steady, plain-spoken character that values the quiet rituals of neighborhood gatherings and seasonal outdoor activities. Residents often spend their weekends near the water or exploring the nearby Tyson Hollow, finding a simple satisfaction in the natural topography of the land. The community hosts local events that draw families out into the public squares, reinforcing a social fabric built on long-standing neighborly acquaintance. Occasionally, visitors might catch a glimpse of the history that shaped the region, though the focus remains firmly on the present day. While no singular, world-famous icon claims this ground as a birthplace, the people here maintain a quiet pride in the functionality and natural beauty of their home. Lone Elk Reservoir remains a favorite destination for those seeking a moment of stillness away from the noise of the main thoroughfares.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valley Park, Missouri. Coordinates: 38.54922, -90.492621. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Valley Park includes the ZIP code (63088, 63122), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Valley Park School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |