New Baden is a village of 3,000 located just 11 miles east of Scott Air Force Base on route 161 and about 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. This is the nerve center for the nation's defense transportation system. Scott Air Force Base also offer air shows for the residents in the area.
In New Baden is the O.W. Billhartz Civic Center.
The New Baden Public Library lets you check out books along with movies and has Internet access.
The New Baden Village Park is open daily at 6am and there are many things that you can do there. It is a 41 acre park that has a swimming pool, tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer field, hockey rink, walking path, play ground equipment, sand volleyball, basketball court and picnic facilities as well. The picnic areas are available by reservation only and there are two large pavilions throughout the village park and two small pavilions.
For further information on New Baden please visit the New Baden Chamber of Commerce.
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