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George E.

kessler

park

SITE LOCATION: Chestnut Trfwy. & Cliff Dr. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park Kessler Park is named for the landscape architect who guided the

COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 planning and design Kansas City’s early park and boulevard system.
The park’s boundary includes much of the bluffs on the north and
PARK DISTRICT: northeast side of the city that overlook the Missouri River. The 300 acres
Central
ESTABLISHED: 1895 include several smaller park properties detailed in this report: Maple
Park, Lafayette Traber Garden, The Concourse, Indian Mound, and
ACREAGE: 303.51 acres Northeast Athletic Fields. The overall park is characterized by iconic

structures and fountains, grand open spaces that offer stunning views,
PARK AMENITIES and trails through the thickly vegetated slopes. The park underwent
a master planning process during 2023. General improvements
• Basketball Courts (5) mentioned throughout that report include:
• Benches (10) • Restoration and management of the landscape
• Bridge (2) • Connectivity between the amenities and neighborhoods
• Disc Golf (1) • Activation of the many great spaces that have fallen into decline
• Drinking Fountain (3)
• Fishing Access (1)
• Fountain (1) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Futsal Courts (2) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Landmark (3)
• Multi-Use Trail (1) UNACCEPTABLE POOR ✓ GOOD EXCELLENT
• Outdoor Fitness Equip. (4)
• Parking Lighting (21)
• Pedestrian Lighting (8)
• Picnic Tables (5)
• Playground (1)
• Pond (1) Usability-12 Comfort/Character-21
• Restrooms (Portable) (1)
• Shade Structures (2)
• Sports Lighting (18)
• Trash Receptacles (10) Accessibility-14 Amenities-17 TOTAL SCORE

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