The City of St. Joseph is the sixth largest city in Missouri. Located right in the heart of America, St. Joseph is just 200 miles from the population center of the United States.
Recreation and the arts are abundant in St. Joseph. With over 1,500 acres of city parks and thirteen museums, residents and visitors have much to choose from. A 26-mile parkway system with such amenities as baseball diamonds, tennis courts, swimming pools, and a hike and bike trail, along with golfing, ice skating, and outdoor basketball meet the needs of any outdoor enthusiast.