Barney Allis Redevelopment

An active, vibrant greenspace

In the heart of downtown Kansas City

Glimpse the future
Coming Summer of 2026!

Barney Allis Plaza Redevelopment

Rendering of World Cup Celebration

A world-class destination

Barney Allis Plaza is reimagined as a world-class destination with a thriving, arts-focused greenspace and areas for both small gatherings and community-wide events. Located in the heart of downtown, Barney Allis Plaza offers visitors a critical first impression of downtown. This redevelopment showcases the best of Kansas City with a must-see venue for both residents and visitors to enjoy.

Rendering of evening concert aerial view

Pardon our Progress

The Kansas City Convention Center is easily accessible by all major highways, offering access to all convention and entertainment facilities. Multiple parking options serve the Municipal Arena, Music Hall, Grand Ballroom, Little Theatre, Conference Center and Bartle Hall. Seven parking garages are available via the Convention Center Alternative Parking map (below). For questions about Municipal Auditorium Parking Plaza Garage rates, call LAZ Parking at 860-540-0930.

Know before you go

Parking near the Convention Center

There are seven parking garage options listed below and also pictured on the Convention Center Alternative Parking map.
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$

Arts District Garage

287 West 17th St., Kansas City, MO 64108

  • 3 min. walk to Convention Center
  • day/evening parking
$

1210 Broadway Surface Lot

1210 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64105

  • 2 min. walk to Convention Center
  • day/evening parking
$

Cathedral Square Garage

427 W 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64105

  • 2 min. walk to Convention Center
  • day/evening parking
$

Block 89 Garage (next to Folly Theater)

323 W 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64105

  • 2 min. walk to Convention Center
  • evening parking
$

1020 Wyandotte Garage

1020 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64105

  • 6 min. walk to Convention Center
  • day/evening parking
$

Town Pavilion / Arvest Parking Garage

1220 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106

  • 7 min. walk to Convention Center
  • day/evening parking
$

Power & Light District Garage

151 E 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64106

  • 7 min. walk to Convention Center
  • day/evening parking
$

Union Station

30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108

  • Park and ride, access the KC Streetcar
  • 20 min. to Convention Center
  • day/evening parking
Kansas City Convention Center alternative parking map
just to name a few

Future Plaza Amenities

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Dog Park

All dogs, small and large, are invited to play on topographic play mounds in dedicated areas for canines according to size.

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Play Space

Children will enjoy sculptural and artistic play equipment, enclosed by mounded topography and raised planters.

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Event Spaces

A variety of lawn spaces, paved event plaza, and pavillion plaza will support signature events and gatherings.

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Accessibility

The new plaza will be seamlessly accessible from street level around the perimeter and it will support multi-modal connections.

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