Roy Blunt Luminary Park
Distinctive. Visionary. Intuitive.
Roy Blunt Luminary Park is thrilled to announce a $5.1 million private contribution from the Mallouk Family Foundation, marking a major milestone for the signature urban park spanning I-670 in downtown Kansas City.
This landmark gift launches Variety KC’s Ten Parks Project initiative to build 10 fully accessible, all-ability play spaces across Greater Kansas City.
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.
See the Park Take Shape
Project News and Notices
Opportunity to submit feedback for Ordinance No. 260718
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Ordinance No. 260718 is scheduled to be heard in the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee to initiate the start of construction for Roy Blunt Luminary Park. The committee will decide whether or not to vote in support of...
Major announcement for Roy Blunt Luminary Park
The Roy Blunt Luminary Park project partners are excited to share that the project is poised to move from planning to delivery, starting with a phased approach for construction, creating momentum for the project while responsibly working through infrastructure and...
Public meeting set for Roy Blunt Luminary Park Special Use Permit
As part of ongoing work on the Roy Blunt Luminary Park project, the design team will hold a public meeting about a City Plan Commission Special Use Permit case number CD-SUP-2026-0002 related to the proposed performance pavilion planned for the park. Stop by any time...
Public Meeting Results
Public Meeting #1 Recap
Public Meeting #3 Recap
Public Meeting #2 Recap
Public Meeting #4 Recap
Project Overview
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.