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The

Concourse

SITE LOCATION: E. 27th St. & Woodland Ave. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park The Concourse is home to one of many iconic Kansas City fountains.
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 This prominent green space in the heart of Kessler Park, at the corner of

PARK DISTRICT: Central Benton Boulevard and St. John Avenue provides attractive green space
in the Pendleton Heights and Scarritt Renaissance neighborhoods.
ESTABLISHED: 1902 The fountain, public art, mature trees, and loop pathway make it a

ACREAGE: 26.43 Acres popular destination. This park is a component of the larger Kessler
Park and underwent a master planning process in 2023. Proposed
improvements include:
PARK AMENITIES • Converting Gladstone Boulevard into a pedestrian plaza
• Revitalizing the fountain
• Benches (10) • Adding shade structures
• Drinking Fountain (1) • Restoring the existing restrooms
• Fountain (1) • Ecological restoration of the landscape north of the colonnade
• Old Park Sign (1) • New updated KC Parks signage
• Park Loop Trail (1)
• Parking Lighting (12) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Pedestrian Lighting (3)
• Picnic Tables (3) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Public Art (1)
• Restrooms (Permanent) (2) UNACCEPTABLE POOR ✓ GOOD EXCELLENT
• Trash Receptacles (13)

Comfort/Character-28

Usability-13

Accessibility-14 Amenities-19 TOTAL SCORE

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