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What to Know About Living in Winghaven in O’Fallon, MO

Winghaven is a beautiful live-work-play community located within O’Fallon, MO.

Winghaven actually gets its name from its past as a chicken farm for Monsanto, hence “Wing” haven.

Prior to the development around Winghaven, it was mostly rural and agricultural land.

Winghaven country club grounds
Winghaven country club grounds

The same is true of many parts of St. Charles County. It used to be much less busy 20 years ago when most of it was farmland.

MasterCard was the first major company to bring business to Winghaven.

Their Winghaven office serves as the company’s operations center.

Mastercard is one of the big employers in the area, so a lot of people in Winghaven work for them.

2. Mastercard Operations Center in Winghaven, just off highway i-64_40
Mastercard Operations Center in Winghaven, just off highway i-64/40

Their presence helped to spur the growth of Winghaven, bringing people and other companies to St. Charles County.

Now, Winghaven is a small part of town. It’s a neighborhood within O’Fallon.

So, if you’re thinking about living in O’Fallon, Winghaven is just one of the many areas you can pick from!

Winghaven Country Club

Winghaven country club sign

The country club is at the center of everything in Winghaven.

It’s a wonderful community and offers different options for golf and social members.

It is a great place for golfers and those who want to enjoy the social atmosphere. It also has a pool, event space, and restaurant.

Just like Cottleville, Winghaven is also a golf cart community.

You’ll see people driving around on golf carts going to dinner, the pool, or to see friends down the street.

Shopping in Winghaven

Winghaven Boardwalk Marketplace
Boardwalk Marketplace

Winghaven has several commercial areas on Winghaven Blvd.

Boardwalk Marketplace is also a shopping area you’ll hear about in Winghaven. Some shops are:

  • Shortleaf Brewing (one of our team favorites)
  • Learning Center
  • Salon
  • Library
  • Travel agency
  • Video game store

And there’s a playground and local gardening area right next to Boardwalk!

The marketplace is located in between a few neighborhoods and townhome communities, and it’s right next to the wetlands.

Outdoor Space: Parks and the Wetlands

Winghaven wetlands

There are miles of walking trails, and the wetlands actually have several public art sculptures made by local artists.

Winghaven wetlands and public art

Wingahven has plenty of parks, playgrounds, and a huge area called the wetlands.

Moving to Winghaven

Are you thinking about moving to Winghaven? Maybe somewhere else in the O’Fallon area?

If we can be of service, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! We are a local real estate group, and we love helping new all over St. Louis with the home buying and selling process.

If we can make that transition easier, just let us know!

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Mindy Bushman

Mindy Bushman spent 12 years as a property manager in commercial real estate after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University. As a licensed real estate agent, Mindy serves buyers and sellers in St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, and Lincoln counties. Mindy has always been in customer service and loves working and connecting with people. She guides her clients through every step of the real estate process. The cutting-edge technology and world-class marketing support of Gateway Realty Group bolster her marketing proficiency. A full-scale marketing strategy, combined with Mindy's highly effective negotiation skills, gives her clients a competitive edge and a top return on their investment. Known for her warm and inviting demeanor, Mindy holds the utmost professional standards with her clients.