ABOUT OLD HYDE PARK
Old Hyde Park is a historic midtown area district in Kansas City, MO. This popular area is located between the Crossroads Arts District and Westport, with the Valentine District to the west and the Hyde Park District to the east. This includes the area between 31st and 39th Streets from Broadway to Gillham. The Midtown Main Street Corridor runs down the center of the district providing easy streetcar access.
Old Hyde Park uniquely reflects the Kansas City architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The most popular home styles here include the "Kansas City Shirtwaist," Bungalow, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Tudor, Prairie School, Queen Anne, and Shingle, with the "Kansas City Shirtwaist" being particularly prominent due to its unique local design and prevalence in the area. Most of these homes showcase a mix of brick, stone, and wood construction with notable historical details.
Old Hyde Park is a vibrant and diverse urban community, and the neighborhood continues to thrive as more and more people see the benefits of living close and driving less. As families continue to move in, more educational opportunities have been created. Top-performing charter schools—Académie Lafayette, a French immersion public charter school, and Notre Dame de Sion are in the area.
Residents of the Old Hyde Park neighborhood enjoy tree-lined streets in a highly walkable neighborhood. Nearby points of interest include the Nelson & Kemper museums, Union Station, and Crown Center.
Old Hyde Park homeowners have many options for dining, shopping, and recreation.
Outdoor amenities in the area include a dog park, public tennis courts, the Derrick Thomas field, and multiple large parks.
Notable places for food and drink in and near the district include the KC famous Gate’s BBQ, hip organic eatery Billie’s Grocery, KC original since 1960—LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee, Queen’s Kitchen vegan food, Japanese Bistro Sama Zama, Tailleur fine dining, Martini Corner, Blanc Champagne Bar, The Uptown Lounge, and the ever quirky & fun—Hamburger Mary’s. There are many, many more delicious options on 39th Street, with food, drink, and shopping options galore in Westport and the Plaza further to the south.
In Old Hyde Park all of the entertainment and cultural amenities the city has to offer are an easy ride away on the Kansas City Streetcar. It runs from the riverfront and River Market in the north, through downtown and the Crossroads Arts District, clear through to the Plaza and UMKC. And Old Hyde Park is conveniently in the center of it all!
ADDITIONAL AREA INFORMATION
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