Roy Blunt Luminary Park

Virtual information session scheduled before construction starts

As Roy Blunt Luminary Park prepares to start construction, I-670 and downtown street closures are scheduled to begin December 2, 2026. To make sure residents are prepared, Kansas City is holding a virtual information session to share project details. 

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    Perspective view of Block One of Luminary Park

    Connecting Communities

    Roy Blunt Luminary Park is a sustainable urban park that will bring Kansas City together like never before, bridging Kansas City’s Central Business District and the Crossroads Arts District and connecting adjacent communities.

    Our Future Looks Bright

    The community front yard for downtown, Roy Blunt Luminary Park will be a state-of-the-art destination park, designed as a full sensory experience for parkgoers of all ages, reshaping Kansas City.

    Green With Envy

    Taking inspiration from urban parks such as Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park, the park will create a more sustainable Downtown with a commitment to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and multimodal transportation.

    Project News and Notices

    Roy Blunt Luminary Park prepares for construction

    Roy Blunt Luminary Park prepares for construction

    Click or tap to enlage the Phase One construction I-670 and city street closure map.Roy Blunt Luminary Park team is excited to announce the start of construction on a new green space over I-670 in downtown Kansas City. Phase One construction work begins this winter...

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    See the Park Take Shape

    Project Overview

    Roy Blunt Luminary Park in lights! At the name announcement in April 2025.

    Roy Blunt Luminary Park: Ending 2025 with momentum

    As the year comes to a close, the Roy Blunt Luminary Park project team is pleased to share exciting progress, new renderings, and a look ahead. 2025 was a critical year marking great strides for the project. A significant highlight was the passage of Ordinance No. 250809,  authorizing the project to advance to 100% design, allowing rapid progress. Read more…

    About the Roy Blunt Luminary Park

    Roy Blunt Luminary Park is a sustainable urban park over I-670 linking adjacent communities, and a collaborative effort led by Kansas City, Downtown Council of Kansas City, and Port KC. Once complete, the 5.5-acre park will serve as a landmark green space featuring inclusive play areas, entertainment amenities, and multimodal transportation options.