Mayor Thomas P. Schneider
Welcome to the City of Florissant's web site! The City of Florissant lies in the heart of a valley near the confluence of two rivers, the Missouri and the Mississippi, and was aptly nicknamed the "Valley of Flowers," by French farmers and fur trappers when founded in 1767. The community has existed under the flags of the French Monarchy, the Spanish Monarchy, the French Republic, and the United States. The first official governance was a Spanish Garrison established in 1786. Our City Flag is very beautiful and symbolic. It contains the symbols of the United States, France and Spain and three colors; Gold for the value of elective government, White for a clean and healthy city and Green for Fertile soil.
Florissant is now the largest municipality in St. Louis County, having a population of 52,158 and 166.85 miles of public streets maintained by one of the best public works departments anywhere. Our Building Dept enforces our city codes to keep our property values up and our Health Dept helps us keep our city clean. Our award winning Police Department is dedicated to protecting our citizens and property and Florissant has continually been ranked as one the safest cities of our size in the Nation. We have a large Neighborhood Watch group to help our police and our Drug Awareness and Resistance Education officers partner with our public and private schools to teach D.A.R.E.
We offer 20 beautiful parks complete with ball fields and tennis and volley ball courts and picnic pavilions and St. Ferdinand Park has a fishing lake. Bangert Park has a swimming pool and hosts our award winning swim team and it also has a horseshoe pitch and a pavilion. Koch Park has a popular aquatic center; tennis courts, pavilions and lots of ball fields. Florissant has a variety of recreational facilities, including the James J. Eagan Center and the John F. Kennedy Center both of which have weight rooms, gym floors, meeting rooms and a game room. JJE also has a 600-seat theatre, an indoor pool and a covered ice rink. We have the only 18 hole Championship Municipal owned Golf Course in St. Louis County. Our Senior Citizens office offers exciting recreational programs and services.
The City of Florissant provides a nourishing atmosphere to raise a family. Our "Old Town" area has a small-town feeling and is comprised of many landmark homes and buildings including the world famous St. Ferdinand Shrine which was once home to St. Philippine Duchesne.
I invite you to browse the various pages of this site and learn more about our City's history, departments and the many services that are available for your enjoyment whether you live in or visit our City.
Press Releases
Valley of Flowers Queen's Dinner Recap Part 1 / Part 2 
Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Program Opens
Sauce Magazine samples some of Florissant's finest cuisines
Goldkamp Heating, Cooling & Duct Cleaning Ribbon Cutting
Volunteers Brave the Cold and Make 5th Annual Trash Bash a Success
Easter Egg Hunt / Snack with Easter Bunny Recap
Police Explorer Trivia Night Recap
Construction Starting Soon for MSD's Harrison - St. Marie Storm Sewer Project
Congratulation to St Louis Theatre Circle
A Staged Reading of William Shakespeare Play "King John" is Coming to Florissant
The City of Florissant Community Garden receives a grant from Gateway Greening
Florissant Eagan Center Theatre will host the inaugural St. Louis Theater Circle Awards
Construction scheduled for Patterson Road at N. Highway 67
Mayor Schneider meets with Abraham Lincoln for media interview on city web and cable tv
The City of Florissant Passes Ordinance to Prohibit Funeral Protests
2nd Annual Old St. Ferdinand Shrine Benefit Dinner
Officer Michael Vernon to Receive an Award from the Retired Secret Service Agents Association
Family and Friends Gather for the Swearing in Ceremony for New Police Chief Timothy Lowery
Mayor Schneider presents funds and food collected by city employees to TEAM
Good times had by all at the 15th annual Christmas in old town
Mayor Schneider visits local businesses and schools to film holiday tv special
Christmas Tree Disposal Program
The City of Florissant Caring and Sharing Food Drive - Until Dec 14
1st Annual North County Christian School Fundraising Event - Feed the Need
Recycle your Christmas / Holiday Lights
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Auction Warrior's Resale
Florissant patriots come out and show their support for the 2012 Veterans Day Parade
Restoration of the F-101 Voodoo Fighter Jet
Fox 2 Now In The Morning showcases the City of Florissant
Officer Michael Vernon receives Medal of Valor Award
The proposed re-development at 2100 New Florissant Road has been withdrawn
Ashley Furniture Homestore Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Appreciation Letters Given Out at Oct 22nd Council Meeting
Fox 2 News In The Morning Coming to do Live Show in Florissant
Grilled Cheese Critic Visits City Diner
Nov 11 - Veterans' Parade and Presentation
Fall Festival Fun and Festive Despite Weather Interruption
Mayor Schneider Displays Florissant's New Flert Bus
The Nationwide Prescription “Take-Back” Initiative Program In Florissant Was A Success
Florissant City Diner Named Best Diner in Metro Area by RFT
Mayor Thomas P. Schneider Pleased with East West Gateway
Compromise on Poplar Street Bridge
VFW Post 4105 Hosted 9-11 Ceremony on 11th Anniversary of Attacks
Cornerstone Bakery Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Emerald Automotive Unveils its T-001 Van
Public Comment Period for the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Action Plan
Billy Casper Golf Management Company Announces New Golf Course Manager
Firestone Complete Auto Care Grand Opening Celebration!
Prairie Planting Project - EQC
Mayor Schneider and Rachel Visit Son Returning from Nine Month Deployment
The City of Florissant Ranked In The
Top 100 Best Places To Live In America
VFW Post 4105 to Host 9-11 Ceremony on 11th Anniversary of Attacks at 7 PM
Ron Veach Director of Parks and Recreation
Announces Plans to Retire
The Smashband Superhits Rocks the Large Crowd in Florissant
Mayor Schneider Names Major Timothy J. Lowery Next Florissant Police Chief Effective January 1, 2013
Chief William Karabas Announces Plans to Retire
Governor Nixon Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Wednesday in Honor of Fallen Sailor from St. Louis
Florissant Fish - Tenth Season Finishing Undefeated
Ameren's Proposed Electric Rate Increase
2012 Summer Playground Program Huge Success
Historic Imperial Crown Pet Cemetary in Florissant Almost Doubles in Size
Another Succesful 4th of July Celebration in the City of Florissant
Message from Thomas P. Schneider to Guns and Hoses Golfers
City of Florissant 2012 Beautification Home Awards
Naval Flag Flying at City Hall on Flag Day 2012
A Ribbon Cutting that was held at the Old School House in Florissant
Message To Thank Officer Mike Vernon Supporters At
Salon 67 June 10
Message To Thank Officer Mike Vernon Supporters At
Cugino’s Italian Bar and Grill June 10
Message To Thank Officer Mike Vernon Supporters At Joe’s Pub June 2
St. Louis County Municipal League Hosts First Annual Muni Awards/Installs Officers
The Community Answers Officer Mike Vernon's Call
Building Code Effectiveness Upgrade
Florissant Police Captain Tim Lowery Appointed Chief Deputy Commander of Major Case Squad
The City of Florissant Seeks Photographs of Past Mayors to Display in City Hall