Ward Parkway, Kansas City

Name: Ward Parkway
Address: Kansas City, United States

#115 among attractions in Kansas City

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Facts and practical information

Ward Parkway is a boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, near the Kansas-Missouri state line. Ward Parkway begins at Brookside Boulevard on the eastern edge of the Country Club Plaza and continues westward along Brush Creek as U.S. Route 56 until it turns southward across the creek just before the Kansas-Missouri state line. It then continues south for four miles, terminating at Wornall Road near West 95th Street. ()

Elevation: 837 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°2'21"N, 94°35'7"W

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Midtown (Country Club Plaza)Kansas City United States

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Day trips

Ward Parkway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Westport, Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

0.5 miNE
Art museum galleries and sculpture garden
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and artistic excellence. This renowned art museum, widely recognized for its extensive collection of artworks from around the globe, offers visitors...
1 miN
Hiking trail, Hiking
Westport, Kansas City
27 min walk • Westport is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Originally an independent town, it was annexed by Kansas City in 1897. Today, it is one of Kansas City's main entertainment districts.
~1670 ftE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kansas City
9 min walk • The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is a 2-acre botanic garden and part of the Kauffman Legacy Park, located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is maintained in a collaborative effort by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Powell Gardens.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City
13 min walk • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. With a $5 million annual budget and approximately 75,000 visitors each year, it is Missouri's first and largest contemporary museum.
1 miN
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Harris-Kearney House, Kansas City
27 min walk • The 1855 Harris-Kearney House is an historical site located in Kansas City, Missouri, in the Westport neighborhood. Originally, the house was located at the intersection of modern-day Westport Road and Main Street The home is the oldest brick residence in the city.
0.7 miSW
Park, Battlefield, Garden
Loose Park, Kansas City
17 min walk • Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City, Missouri, located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. It has a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas, and a Rose Garden.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Kansas City
16 min walk • The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, formerly known as the Kansas City Toy and Miniature Museum, is located on the campus of the University of Missouri Kansas City.
~1600 ftN
Church
Community Christian Church, Kansas City
8 min walk • Community Christian Church was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and sits across from the Country Club Plaza's main shopping district on Main Street at East 46th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City
13 min walk • The Kansas City Art Institute is a private, independent, four-year college of fine arts and design founded in 1885 in Kansas City, Missouri.
0.5 miSE
Library
Linda Hall Library, Kansas City
14 min walk • The Linda Hall Library is a privately endowed American library of science, engineering and technology located in Kansas City, Missouri, sitting "majestically on a 14-acre urban...
0.9 miSW
Neoclassical architecture
Bertrand Rockwell House, Kansas City
22 min walk • The Bertrand Rockwell House is a historic home located in the Country Club District, Kansas City, Missouri. It was designed by architect Mary Rockwell Hook and built in 1908–1909.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ward Parkway?

Nearby attractions include Community Christian Church, Kansas City (8 min walk), Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kansas City (9 min walk), Volker, Kansas City (11 min walk), Country Club Plaza, Kansas City (12 min walk).

How to get to Ward Parkway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ward Parkway:

Bus

Plaza Library • Lines: Mmax (3 min walk)
Main at 47th • Lines: 35 (4 min walk)