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Narrow strip of neighborhood can have broad appeal for those who love art and small-town vibes
Hill Park is a long horizontal neighborhood strip from 18th Street to 23rd Street just south of Independence's vibrant Englewood Arts District. Creative energy surrounds Hill Park, from the Englewood Arts District at its north end to the headquarters of Kansas City PBS at the southern end. Located just 3 miles from the small-town-feel, history-packed Independence Square, Hill Park is only 10 miles from bustling Downtown Kansas City. "Independence is a quieter, quainter area than Kansas City," says lifelong resident Marla Jones.
The Englewood Art District is filled with local shops, art galleries and restaurants.
The shopping along Route 78 has all of your daily needs right there in one spot.
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Most residents are homeowners
Most people here own their homes in this neighborhood, which has plenty of mature trees but few sidewalks. The majority of Hill Park's housing is south of Winner Road around Hill Park along grassy side streets. Common home styles include bungalows, ranch-style, American Foursquare and Colonial Revival. Most homes sell for between $60,000 and $200,000.
You can spot some 2 story homes in the Hill Park Neighborhood.
There are bright colorful cottages located in the Hill Park Neighborhood.
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Mondays off at area schools, for now
Children can walk to Korte Elementary School before moving to Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School. Both schools receive a C from Niche. High Schoolers can attend C-plus-rated Van Horn High School, where robotics team members can mentor elementary and middle school students interested in robotics. In 2023-2024, the Independence School District switched to a 4-day school week. Missouri voters will decide whether this will remain an option for the 2025-2026 school year. "The days are a little longer, and they take Mondays off," says Van Horn graduate Jones. "Some teachers from the highly rated Grain Valley District have transferred to Independence to take advantage of the four-day school week," Jones says.
The Independence School District takes pride in their schools.
Van Horn High School is located in the Mt Washington Neighborhood.
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Skaters flock to Hill Park to practice trickiest moves
Hill Park's namesake park lies along the southern border at the neighborhood's east end. It includes a playground, a rock creek and a dog park. However, the biggest draw for skaters is the 10,000-square-foot concrete skate park. They can use the park's advanced features, including stairs, rails and grind blocks, to perfect their latest street skating moves. Rotary Park is a small park on the other side of 23rd Street. It features a playground, splash pad and walking trails. The Highland Cemetery and Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery are in the west part of the neighborhood, bisected by Blue Ridge Blvd.
The skate park at Hill Park is perfect for honing in on your tricks.
Locals spend the afternoon relaxing in nature at Hill Park.
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Top dining and arts spots nearby in Englewood Arts District
The Englewood Arts District, in the Bristol neighborhood just north of Hill Park, is home to some of Independence's most popular restaurants, including the Nirvana Coffee Bar and Game Lounge, Englewood Café and Vivelore. Old-timey storefronts with diagonal parking on Winner Road add to the area's homey, welcoming ambiance. "Vivelore is a pretty fancy place. It's more expensive. It's in a neat old building. The Englewood Café is a popular place to go for a good home-cooked meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner," Jones says. Several restaurants can also be found on and near the southern end of the neighborhood along E. 23rd Street, including Daisy's Mexican Food and Church's Texas Chicken. Nearby grocery stores include La Plaza Market off E. Winner Road and McKeever's Price Chopper on 23rd Street.
Make reservations at Vivilore, an eclectic American restaurant in the Englewood District.
Local art shows are popular in the Englewood Arts District.
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Art Fest celebrates art while helping neighbors improve their homes
Art Fest is a 2-day family-friendly event featuring live music, kids activities and food trucks. Held at the Englewood Arts Center, the festival raises money for Englewood community improvement projects through the "Rock the Block" program sponsored by Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity.
Englewood Arts has visiting artists, classes & galleries that locals visit throughout the year.
Learn a new hobby, join a class at Englewood Arts off Winner Rd.
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Interstate 435 provides access all around metro area
Hill Park is surrounded by main thoroughfares. Blue Ridge Boulevard runs north and south through the center of the neighborhood. For more far-reaching travels north and south, drivers can take Interstate 435. The I-435 beltway can take travelers anywhere in the metro Kansas City area and beyond. Public transit is also an option, with several IndeBus bus stops along E. Winner Road.
Hill Park is just 20 minutes west of downtown Kansas City.
Non-drivers can get to work easily by taking the IndeBus at one of several nearby stops.
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Area east of Blue Ridge Boulevard has higher flood risk
Some sections of the neighborhood are at higher risk of flooding. This includes the southern border along 23rd Street Trafficway and the area east of Blue Ridge Boulevard.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Hill Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hill Park, Independence sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hill Park, Independence over the last 12 months is $129,950, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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