Why Live in Holmes Park
Holmes Park in Kansas City is a quaint, walkable neighborhood just 10 minutes from downtown. Anchored by its namesake green space, residents enjoy amenities like the Cleaver Family YMCA and Medical Center Brookside Campus. The area features a mix of Tudor-style, Colonial-Revival, ranch-style homes, bungalows, and Cape Cods, many with historic details from the 1930s and 40s. Streets are lined with mature trees, and homes often have charming features like criss-cross windows and brick chimneys. While shopping options within Holmes Park are limited, the nearby Country Club Plaza, about 3 miles away, offers over 70 retail shops. Dining options are plentiful along East and West 63rd Street, with popular spots like Meddys, Flying Horse Taproom, and Charlie Hooper's Brookside Bar & Grille. For groceries, residents can visit Troost Mart and Aldis. The neighborhood is served by both zoned and charter schools, including University Academy and Académie Lafayette. Recreational opportunities abound with Holmes Park's playground, baseball field, roller skating rink, and walking trails. The Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail provides a popular path for walking and biking. For family outings, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is less than 3 miles away. Public transportation is accessible with bus stops along East 63rd Street and Troost Avenue, and Kansas City International Airport is 30 miles south along Interstate 29.