Media Kit
Barney Allis Plaza Redvelopment assets and information
About the Project
Located in the heart of Kansas City, Barney Allis Plaza offers visitors a critical first impression of downtown. Re-imagined from its current state, the future street-level plaza will be a world-class destination in the heart of Kansas City and a thriving, arts-focused greenspace for residents and visitors alike.
From small gatherings to signature events, it will feature a variety of amenities designed to support the community, create a massive draw for business and tourism sectors, and showcase Kansas City. Future amenities include, but are not lmited to the following:
- flexible, open lawn spaces
- dog park
- children’s play space
- paved event plaza
- pavilion plaza with space for food and beverage
The historic Barney Allis Plaza, an iconic landmark in Kansas City, stands as a testament to the city’s enduring spirit and commitment to progress. From its construction in 1955, and redevelopment in 1985, to its upcoming redevelopment aimed to be completed in the summer of 2026, Barney Allis Plaza has continuously evolved to meet the needs of a growing and dynamic city.
Media Contact
Reporters and news outlets with questions may contact Sherae Honeycutt, press secretary for City of Kansas City.
- Email Sherae
- Call Sherae at (816) 946-3611
Images
Download high-resolution renderings of the future plaza and park.
Image credit: HOK
Rendering of World Cup Celebration
Rendering of pavilion
Rendering of confluence plaza
Rendering of event plaza
Overall birds eye
Rendering of evening concert aerial view
Parking Information
The Kansas City Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. All major highways feed into the downtown area providing easy access to convention and entertainment facilities. There are multiple parking options to access Convention Center facilities including the Municipal Arena, Music Hall, Grand Ballroom, Little Theatre, Conference Center and Bartle Hall.
There are seven parking garage options listed on the Convention Center Alternative Parking map. Click on the map below to open a larger image.
For specific questions about the Municipal Auditorium Plaza Parking Garage rates, please call LAZ Parking at 860-540-0930.
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
Garages and lots are available for employee parking, residential parking, event parking and transient hourly parking. There are approximately 40,000 parking spaces in downtown Kansas City.
Reserve your spot online
Prepay for parking in one of Kansas City’s municipal garages. You can locate a parking garage and reserve a nearby parking spot in advance. Navigate to the VisitKC webpage, scroll down, and use the widget reserve your spot online. Click here for the VisitKC Parking widget.
just to name a few
Future Plaza Amenities
Dog Park
All dogs, small and large, are invited to play on topographic play mounds in dedicated areas for canines according to size.
Play Space
Children will enjoy sculptural and artistic play equipment, enclosed by mounded topography and raised planters.
Event Spaces
A variety of lawn spaces, paved event plaza, and pavillion plaza will support signature events and gatherings.
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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