Price Range $160,000 to $3,500,000
Leawood, Kansas, is an upscale community that stretches over 14.7 square miles along the Missouri/Kansas state line from about 80th to 154th streets, adjacent to Kansas City, MO., Overland Park and Prairie Village. Early on, it became known for its large lots and attractive homes. The first 500 homes built were custom designed by architects to reflect their owners' individual spirits.
The city's commitment to ongoing urban forestry is up and down its shady streets. The city's six parks occupy 423 acres and include a 66-acre city park with an aquatic center (145-foot spiral water slide, zero-depth entry and 50 meter Olympic pool). Linking two city parks are 4.1 miles of paved trails that follow Tomahawk Creek and pass three city-owned and well stocked ponds. I-Lan Park built on ten acres, includes a Taiwanese garden designed to honor Leawood's sister city, I-Lan, Taiwan. Ironwoods Park's 70 acres holds a nature center, an activity and banquet center, a challenge course, bunkhouse cabins, an outdoor amphitheater, the old Oxford Schoolhouse, a lake and trails.
The community theatre group, the Leawood Stage Co., presents its productions at Ironwoods Park. Community events include annual July 4th and Easter egg hunt celebrations, live indoor and outdoor concerts and the annual "A Taste of Leawood."
Commercial and retail construction have flourished. Town Center Plaza offers residents and visitors more than 90 upscale stores and restaurants in Johnson County's largest outdoor shopping mall.
