Why Live in Colonial Square
Colonial Square in Kansas City features a mix of housing options, including single-family homes, apartments, and an affordable housing cooperative. The neighborhood has about 60 single-family homes, many built in the 1940s, with styles ranging from shotgun ranches to bungalows, often on large half-acre lots. The area is popular among professionals working at nearby NKC Hospital. Prather Park, adjacent to the neighborhood, offers 4 acres of green space and a baseball diamond, while the Kansas City North Community Center, less than half a mile away, provides outdoor tennis courts, a gymnasium, and various community activities. Dining options within 2 miles include family-owned Cascone’s Italian restaurant and Queen Sweets for Middle Eastern cuisine. The Iron District, 3 miles south, features unique dining and shopping experiences in repurposed shipping containers. Screenland Armour, also 3 miles away, is a movie theater with a nostalgic 1990s-themed speakeasy and hosts weekly events like Pop Culture Bingo Nights and Friday Night Frights. The neighborhood benefits from easy access to Interstates 35 and 29, with Kansas City International Airport 16 miles away and downtown reachable in 10 to 15 minutes. The North Kansas City School District, rated highly in Clay County, serves the area, with schools offering a variety of extracurricular activities.