TOP 10 REASONS TO LIVE IN LEAWOOD ESTATES, SOUTH OF 103rd STREET!
No busy streets to cross for any of these fun nearby activities:
1. Children can attend and walk to Brookwood Elementary School, a much loved school in the Shawnee Mission East district, which will soon feed into the Shawnee Mission South district, beginning in the Fall of 2011.
2. Walk to Leawood Park for many outdoor activities–10601 Lee Blvd–913-327-3977
11 soccer fields, 6 lighted tennis courts, swimming pools, basketball courts, baseball fields, 2 sand volleyball courts, playground, and bike/jogging trails
3. Go swimming at the Leawood Aquatic Center in Leawood Park and take your dog for the final swim of the season in September at the annual doggie dunk, where there will be photos, dog treats, and dogs of all shapes and sizes
4. Access the Indian Creek Hike/Bike Trail which is about 17 miles long
http://www.opfd.com/_Res/Parks_and_Recreation/Places/Bike_Trails/index.cfm
5. Avoid the traffic tangle every 4th of July by walking to Leawood City Park for the annual 4th of July fireworks celebration
6. Visit the Farmer’s Market at Mission Farms (106th and Mission Rd) to purchase locally grown fresh produce on Thursdays in the late afternoon and early evening in Spring, Summer, and Fall
7. Take art lessons at ARTichokes or learn to make desserts while you sip espresso and try some tasty treats at Natasha’s Mulberry and Mott, both located at Mission Farms
8. Have dinner at any of the following great restaurants: Blue Koi, Room 39, Avenues Bistro, Los Cabos, or Blanc Burgers and Bottles. If you have an alcoholic beverage, you can walk home afterwards!
9. Shop for clothing, accessories, or gifts at Sassy Chic, Vicos, Van Brock Jewelry, and Noel’s Fine Gifts. Get your hair done at Xiphium Salon and then have a family portrait made at Julia Shapiro’s Photography and Art. All of these are also at Mission Farms.
10. Zip onto I-435 at State Line or Roe if you need to get to other parts of the city or enjoy getting to know your neighbors as you’re out and about in this established neighborhood with many fine people and so much to do!
