Barney Allis Plaza

Located in the heart of downtown, this lively little park is an excellent place to eat lunch or just take a break from the grind or your daily life.
Sometimes, you will even be fortunate enough to catch a food truck or two parked along Central Ave just at the corner or 12^th St.
There is plenty of shaded seating for one to enjoy a coffee or if you have the time, a leisurely lunch.
With it’s beautiful fountain, shaded pergola seating area and beautiful sculptures it’s easy to see why this is a favorite destination for so many downtowners.

Barney Allis Plaza at 12^th & Wyandotte/​Central downtown.
The best urban parks are little more than pint sized pockets of green in bustling locations. The winning formula involves a few shade trees, some well placed benches and a square for gathering, in a spot where the skyline towers around you.
Kansas City’s Barney Allis Plaza is right up there on my list of favorites (which also includes Portland’s Jamison Square and a sublime mini park that I stumbled upon in San Francisco and will probably never be able to find again!)
Barney Allis Plaza has fountains, whimsical sculptural elements, patches of grass, and plenty of picnic benches nestled under shady trees. And it’s smack dab in the middle of downtown action. Definitely a winner.
Tip: In July, the large court is home to Kansas City’s professional world tennis team, the KC Explorers.