Independence Plaza
History Independence Plaza is an unusual park. Located at Independence Boulevard and Park Avenue, it is divided into two parts – one part located on the north side of Independence […]
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District 2 (Central)
Indian Mound
The feature known to modern Kansas City as “Indian Mound” was most likely constructed between 1000-800 years ago by a group of mound builders living near the banks of what is
Jarboe Park
History Jarboe Park, located at 17th and West Jarboe, is part of West Terrace Park one of the oldest parks in the city. The property for what is called Jarboe
Kessler Park
History In 1971 George Edward Kessler, the Landscape Architect and Engineer who was a driving force in creating Kansas City’s park and boulevard system, was honored by the Board of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
We want your feedback! Please share your thoughts on project designs for BRW Connector Community Park. The survey closes at midnight on October 31. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BRWconnectorpark HISTORY
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Heim’s Electric Park
This facility’s football field is under a Fall facility use agreement. On May 7, 2019, the KC Parks Board approved a resolution restoring Heim Park back to its historical name,
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Hospital Hill Park
Home of Sybil Silkwood Nutter Inclusive Playground.
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Hyde Park
History Hyde Park was started in the late 1880s as a private park by real estate developers who were creating a neighborhood of high-priced residences. Landscape Architect George Kessler was
