One of the oldest communities in Missouri, historic Bridgeton remained a sleepy, small village until the 1950's when the city limits expanded from 196 acres to 16 square miles.  With the help of a professional planner, city and civic leaders began redefining the future of Bridgeton.  Close proximity to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport has further driven the developing economy, offering a location that attracts business and commerce.  Families are drawn to Bridgeton for a suburban lifestyle that includes wonderful parks and recreational programs.  Nearly 300 acres are available for picnicking, field and courts sports, swimming, and trailblazing.  The Bridgeton Community Center offers an indoor swimming pool, a game room, a gymnasium, a weight room, and racquetball courts.  The 70-acre Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex adds facilities for softball, baseball, and soccer.  The 520 acre Bridgeton Berry Hill Golf Course includes a municipal golf course that is ranked among the finest nine-hole courses in the Gateway section of the PGA.