Kansas City is pretty green compared to most cities, but it still lacks the lush greenery and plant life that you’d find in more rural parts of Missouri. However, if you head to the East Plaza neighborhood, you’ll be surprised at what you might find hidden away near the intersection of Emannuel Cleaver II and Troost.
The Ewing & Mural Kauffman Memorial Garden is situated right in between Theis Park and Kauffman Legacy Park.
Rebecca Eleria/TripAdvisor With those large parks, the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum and the Country Club Plaza shopping area nearby, it often gets overlooked.
Stone walls encompass the entire garden and make it somewhat hidden.
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden/Facebook You may even walk pass the stone building without giving it a second thought.
But what’s inside is truly incredible.
boldenmd/flickr The garden is open year-round, but during the spring it bursts with vibrant colors.
People come to take photos or to enjoy the tranquility.
Chris Murphy/flickr With the stone walls blocking out the surrounding city life, it becomes a peaceful escape.
The garden also has an adorable little green house.
Chris Murphy/Flickr
The greenhouse breathes life and color into the garden during the colder months.
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There are rental bikes right outside of the garden if you’d like to explore more of the city.
Cou P./Yelp It’s $3 for every 30 minutes and you can pay at the machine or own your phone.
Just as the name states, this garden was dedicated to Ewing and Muriel Kauffman.
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden/Facebook Ewing was a baseball team owner and with the help of his wife, they put their good fortune towards philanthropy. They aimed to improve the lives of others in Kansas City through education and entreprenuership.
When it comes to hidden gems in the city, look no further than the Kauffman Memorial Garden.
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Have you been to this garden before? It’s truly stunning and comparable to gardens that you might find in Europe. For those who haven’t, The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is located at 4800 Rockhill Road in Kansas City.
Rebecca Eleria/TripAdvisor
With those large parks, the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum and the Country Club Plaza shopping area nearby, it often gets overlooked.
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden/Facebook
You may even walk pass the stone building without giving it a second thought.
boldenmd/flickr
The garden is open year-round, but during the spring it bursts with vibrant colors.
Chris Murphy/flickr
With the stone walls blocking out the surrounding city life, it becomes a peaceful escape.
Chris Murphy/Flickr
Beth B./Yelp
Cou P./Yelp
It’s $3 for every 30 minutes and you can pay at the machine or own your phone.
Ewing was a baseball team owner and with the help of his wife, they put their good fortune towards philanthropy. They aimed to improve the lives of others in Kansas City through education and entreprenuership.
Greg Zenitsky/flickr
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