WHAT
Kansas City’s second oldest park is getting some exciting updates! Please join us at a groundbreaking for the commencement of sidewalk improvements along Brighton Avenue and trail improvements inside this Historic Northeast park. Funded by Council District 4 PIAC.
WHEN
Wednesday, August 24, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE
Budd Park Pool area, 5100 Budd Park Esplanade
IMPROVEMENTS
- 890 linear feet of 5’ wide sidewalk along Brighton Avenue from Budd Park Esplanade to St. John Avenue.
- A connecting trail approximately 70 linear feet long from Brighton Avenue to the loop trail inside the park.
- 1,500 linear feet of 7’ wide concrete loop trail inside the park to replace the existing asphalt trail. Work will begin at the pool and continue 1,500 feet to the west and north.
Link to map of current improvements>>
MORE
Additional recent Budd Park improvements include:
Spring of 2022 – Completed new sidewalks along the south side of the Park (Budd Park Esplanade) and trail replacement east of the swimming pool.
Fall of 2021 – Completed two shelter pads; one at the pool and one at the north playground.
Summer of 2021 – Completed the new Mini Pitch at the existing tennis courts.