Leawood KS is located in NE Johnson county and is a tightly knit community with the convenience of a big city and the peacefulness of a small town with picturesque parks and highly rated schools.  It has both a premier residential community and a prestigious business location with a mix of elegant established neighborhoods, high-profile developments, and distinctive office buildings.  The city attracts many upper-middle to high-income families moving into the area.  The highly ranked Blue Valley school district is great for your kids learning and growth.  The Blue Valley School district is ranked #1 in Kansas Schools.

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Leawood is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City, MO home to the Country Club Plaza and Crown Center with shopping, dining, and entertainment.  Crown Center and Union Station have several free attractions:  Hallmark Visitors Center, Kaleidoscope, Kids Play area, Model Trains, and Money Museum.

Leawood offers local shopping districts that host a wide variety of events throughout the year including a series of live concerts, plays, and music festivals at places like Ironwoods Park Lodge and Amphitheater, Mission Farms, Park Place, Town Center Crossing and Town Center Plaza.  Park Place is also home to The Ice, an outdoor ice-skating rink for your winter enjoyment.

Leawood Parks and Recreation holds many family and community events during the year.   They also remembers your fury friends with the Leawoof Dog Park , an off leash dog park for large and small dogs alike.  The City of Leawood Parks system consists of 6 parks, one green-way, and an 8.2 mile trail system.  Throughout the various parks, residents can find playgrounds, tennis courts, soccer fields, picnic shelters, and other recreation facilities.  They also operate an Olympic size 50-meter pool.

Both the KC Royals and the KC Chief Stadiums are within 45 minutes of Leawood for the sports enthusiasts in your family.  For those who love golfing, the city has several beautiful Golf courses for your enjoyment.

Leawood is a premier place to live, work, and play!