A black and white photo of Leawood, Kansas Old City Hall.

Leawood City Hall, built in 1953. Picture taken approximately 1977.

Leawood residents decide on old city hall and fire station

Preliminary plans reimagine site for community use and recreation

The City of Leawood is taking the next step toward transforming the former City Hall and Fire Station #1 property at 96th Street and Lee Boulevard into a new public space for the community.

Following years of study and recent direction from the City Council, the City has submitted a preliminary site plan for the 3.69-acre parcel located at 9609 Lee Boulevard. The concept plan reimagines the site as a neighborhood amenity, featuring a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces designed for gathering, recreation, and community use.

Key elements of the proposal include:

  • Demolition of the former City Hall building.
  • Renovation and reuse of the former fire station as a multi-purpose community facility, including restrooms, a kitchenette, and a concessions area
  • New outdoor features such as play amenities, walking trails, and a potential demonstration garden to encourage outdoor learning and activity.

A public meeting to review the preliminary plan was held November 5. A written summary of the meeting has been submitted to the City’s Planning Department which will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25 at 6 pm at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Dr.

The Leawood governing body will consider the site plan on Monday, December 15.

Learn more about the project at www.leawood.org.


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