Kansas Neighborhoods

Roeland Park was incorporated on July 2, 1951. This charming 1.6-square-mile community is home to 6,871 residents, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. The city features 2,852 single-family homes, most of which are cozy, single-story bungalows. In recent years, the northeast portion of Johnson County has seen a rise in tear-downs and rebuilds, as communities become landlocked and fully developed. This trend has heavily impacted neighboring cities like Westwood, Fairway, and Prairie Village. While Roeland Park has experienced this type of redevelopment at a slower pace, a number of modest homes have been replaced with larger single-family residences.

The eastern suburbs of Johnson County, including Roeland Park, have become a popular destination for residents of all ages. With a median age of 33.4, the area attracts many young families who purchase their first homes here. Many choose to stay long-term, drawn by the strong sense of community, convenient access to downtown Kansas City, 

and affordable living.

You can learn more about Roeland Park's history as well as other helpful information on the city's website. Roeland Park Community Center offers a wide variety of programs and events. The city also has a fabulous Aquatic Center or all ages that features a spry area, family slide, diving board, climbing wall, lap lanes, large open flume and enclosed flume slide tower and more!