Chamber Book 2023 Final

The reconstruction included
landscaping and the addition of
improved traffic signals, which
resulted in more efficient traffic flow and easier
access to surrounding businesses.
St. Robert maintains a city park, complete
with picnic and playground areas, softball
and soccer field and a community center.
The Community Center is used extensively
by families and various organizations for a
multitude of events which include craft and
antique shows. Additional plans are in place to
provide more recreational opportunities and
community support for residents.
St. Robert also maintains a network of
walking trails, which were financed through
state and federal grants. The walking trail
system remains a work in progress, and
when complete, the city will have reached
the goal of making St. Robert a truly
walkable community. Additional recreation
opportunities can be found in the indoor/
outdoor aquatics center and the 9 hole St.
Robert Municipal Golf Course.
Future plans for St. Robert include the
construction of additional commercial
and residential developments. In 2002, the
city purchased a 4.5-acre site and created
a green space to be used as a recreational
area. The development, recommendation
and implementation of policies, programs
and procedures that accomplish the city’s
goals and objectives to ensure the continued
economic health and vitality of the city is a
priority.
As a tribute to members of the Armed
Forces, two M-60 tanks, one an Army
Fort Leonard Wood front gate 1940s
tank and the other a Marine tank, were
decommissioned from active service and
installed in two lit and landscaped parks
within St. Robert. One park has large rocks
that identify local military units alongside the
newly added Freedom Rock while the other
is planned to have a “Neon” park to celebrate
Route 66.
St. Robert serves as the main gateway to
Fort Leonard Wood and maintains a strong
bond with the neighboring community. Fort
Leonard Wood is an Army installation that
dates back to World War II, and is home of
the Army’s Maneuver Support Center of
Excellence as well as a state of the art training
facility for the Army Engineer School, Military
Police School and Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, and Nuclear School.
Boasting enviable economic growth,
abundance of economic resources, access to
major roadways, and a combined population
of over 25,000 residents, the communities of
St. Robert, Waynesville, and Fort Leonard
Wood have set the foundation for future
prosperity.
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber
of Commerce leads the way for future
efforts in the Waynesville-St. Robert area
with its dedication to advancing economic
and community interests of residents and
businesses.
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