Incorporated on August 6, 1970, Black Jack is the valley's youngest city which has a population of approximately 6,131 residents based onthe 1990 census. Black Jack is the only city in St. Louis County, which has eliminated both its property and utility taxes. The City is governed by a mayor and 8 council members from each of four wards: all are part time positions.

The Harold J. Evangelista Park consists of 75 acres which contains two combination soccer/baseball fields, four tennis courts, a combination basketball/volleyball court, three young children's playground areas, two large pavilions with spacious picnic area, four horseshoe courts, a bandstand, and walking exercise trails.

The City has constructed a new ultra modern City Hall building in the initial phase of it's Government Center, on twelve acres located on Old Jamestown Road immediately north of Parker Road. This new City Hall consists of 15,000 square feet, and houses meeting rooms, administrative offices, and its own cable television studio, which has received national acclaim, winning over 10 National Video Competitions, for "North County News", shown on Charter Cable, Channel 1-11.

Finally, the city is experiencing a remarkable growth pattern in new residential construction along Old Jamestown and Old Halls Ferry Roads. These, with distinctive, high quality homes, coupled with the very attractive addition of self care apartments at the Delmar Gardens North Nursing Home on Parker Road compliments its existing full care nursing facility, which will enhance the aesthetic character of the City.

The city is presently serviced by the Black Jack Fire Protection District and the St Louis County Police Department which provides police protection, via a separate contract for the city. Further information may be obtained by contac ting the Black Jack City Hall at 314-355-0400, presently located at 12500 Old Jamestown Road, or visting us at www.cityofblackjack.com.