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Prairie Village is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, [1] and located within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 22,957. [3] [4]
- Johnson County Museum
- Harmon Park
- VillageFest
- The Shops of Prairie Village
- Corinth Square
- Meadowbrook Park
- Jack Stack Barbecue
- Lawrin Gravesite
- R. G. Endres Gallery
- Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Entertaining and educational for grownups and children, this museum documenting the history of Johnson County is moments away in Overland Park. The signature exhibition is Becoming Johnson County, recounting the last 200 years through the prism of land, policy and regionalism. The showpiece here is the 1950s All-Electric House, rekindling the sense...
A place for outdoor events and everyday family fun, Prairie Village’s premier park is next to the Municipal Campus at Mission Rd & W 77th St. The Prairie Village Pool is open from Memorial Day weekend and has a 50-meter lap pool, a leisure pool, a zero-depth wading pool, a dive pool and two water slides. The parks department is constantly updating ...
On July 4, Prairie Village has a charming community get-together around the Municipal Campus by Harmon Park. On the schedule each year there’s a pancake breakfast, the Community Spirit award ceremony, a pie baking contest and a free swim until 6pm at the Prairie Village Swimming Pool. Children will have the best time, with tons of activities around...
A vision of how all shopping centers should be, this outdoor mall has more than 50 stores, restaurants and services in a space laid out like a cozy little town. The Shops of Prairie Village have shaded walkways, fountains, shrubs, benches and contemporary works of art, all inviting you to stay a little longer. The electric lineup of shops are at th...
Flanking 83rd Street at Mission Road there’s another chic open-air shopping center. Designed to be walkable, Corinth Square was founded in the 1950s by KC developer J.C. Nichols, turning farmland into suburban developments for veterans returning from WWII. In the space of a few blocks are more than 50 businesses, including one-off boutiques, a belo...
This 136-acre park opened in 2019 in the very south of Prairie Village and has continued to add millions of dollars worth of improvements. Greeting you at the main entrance is a sleek 10,000 square-foot Clubhouse, hosting programs and events. The park has three miles of trail, joining with the city’s trail system and flanked by low-impact exercise ...
For carnivores heading to the Kansas City area, authentic Kansas City-style barbecue has to be in your plans. Integral to barbecue here is slow smoking, using a variety of woods (mainly hickory) and a dry rub. This barbecued meat, be it brisket, pulled pork, beef ribs, burnt ends or pork ribs, is then served with a rich tomato-based sauce and all t...
If you’re visiting Corinth Square and have an interest in horse racing history, there’s a site of real importance in a residential cul-de-sac just a couple of minutes away. At 59 Le Mans Court is the resting place of Lawrin (1935-1955), winner of the 1938 Kentucky Derby, and the only winning horse of this race to have been bred in Kansas. Lawrin wa...
The Prairie Village Arts Council, overseeing a colorful local arts scene, is responsible for this gallery at the Prairie Village Municipal Offices. The R. G. Endres Gallery is an exciting and dynamic arts space, with well-curated bi-monthly exhibitions for regional artists. There are also no fewer than four juried exhibitions each year: Future of t...
The curtain is raised on the holiday season in Prairie Village with a tree lighting ceremony at Corinth Square. This event has been observed every year for well over three decades, bringing the community together for a good cause. Usually there’s an appearance by Santa Claus and the K.C. Wolf, as well as open houses at Corinth Square, Dickens carol...
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Prairie Village is one of twenty cities in Johnson County and is the sixth largest in population with a residential population of approximately 21,700 within its 6.7 square mile city limits. Prairie Village is completely surrounded by other cities, sharing its eastern border, State Line Road, with Kansas City, Missouri.
Aug 24, 2024 · Prairie Village offers a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the charming shops at Corinth Square to the serene parks like Franklin Park, there's something for everyone. Dive into local history at the Prairie Village Museum or enjoy a leisurely day at Meadowbrook Park.
Aug 3, 2023 · Nestled in the heart of Johnson County, just a few miles from the thriving Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, lies a community with a remarkable history – Prairie Village. Platted in 1941 by developer J. C. Nichols, this planned community's journey from farmland to a thriving city showcases the resilience, ingenuity, and spirit of ...
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