Roanoke Park 1

Roanoke Park is one of many projects of the legendary designer George E. Kessler, the mind behind the beauty of the Parks and Boulevards movement. The movement sought to make Kansas City a lovely place to be. Located in the Midtown area, Roanoke Park is nestled amidst limestone bluffs. It was officially declared a park in 1908; all of the land was funded by the South Highlands Land and Improvement Company. A perfect place for picnicking and sightseeing, the park held/holds ball fields, miles of walking trails and playgrounds for the kiddos. There is also a cave within the park — though it was sealed off in the 1950s. It’s believed that this was a cautionary measure following the disappearances of several young children in Roanoke Park.