Everything You Need to Know About Fairway, Kansas
Located within minutes of the Country Club Plaza and Downtown Kansas City, Fairway is a beautiful residential community in Northeast Johnson County. With nearly 4000 residents and nearly 1800 homes and 100 businesses, the city has a total area of 1.15 square miles. Fairway is a 30-minute drive to The Kansas City International Airport.
In the 1820s, this area was reserved for use by the Shawnee people. The Shawnee Methodist Mission was moved here in 1839, when a school for the Shawnee was established. The mission is a National Historic Landmark, and today is operated as a museum.
Blake’s Favorite Things About Fairway
About Fairway
Beautiful residential community close to the Country Club Plaza
Distance to Downtown
7.2 miles / 14 minutes
Outdoor Spaces
Neale Peterson Park, The City of Fairway Pool
Distance to Airport
25 miles / 27 minutes
School District
Shawnee Mission School District
Amenities
Small Community
Walk Score
37
Gym
Slinkfit
Bar
Front Range Coffee House and Provisions
Closest Hospital
University of Kansas Medical Center, KU Medical Center of Overland Park, St. Luke's Community Hospital
Shopping
Fairway shops off Shawnee Mission Parkway, The Shops at Fairway, Churchhill, Rainy Day Books
Events
The Annual Egg Hunt, Fall Festival, Paranormal Investigation
Fun Facts About Fairway
In the 1930s, as Kansas City suburbs were developing, a developer laid out a subdivision near a golf course. It was named Fairway for its proximity to several driving ranges. Fairway was incorporated in 1949 and is known as “The City of Trees.”
Best Restaurants in Fairway
The Restaurant at 1900
In the Fairway vicinity is an innovative eatery, The Restaurant at 1900. Located in the 1900 Building on Shawnee Mission Parkway, it draws on the modernist design of the building. The seasonal menu features modern American cuisine as well as Italian and French.
First Watch
First Watch Fairway is a cafe chain for a health-minded breakfast, and brunch and lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Front Range Coffee House and Provisions
Front Range Coffee House and Provisions is a Western, mountain-themed coffee shop and bar serving locally-curated coffee and tea. Tucked neatly into the Fairway Shops off Shawnee Mission Parkway, Front Range also offers pastries and breakfast options in the morning, extending service into the evening with a simple, straightforward bar menu.
Hen House Market
Hen House Market is a neighborhood grocery store which has all the departments you would expect such as deli, bakery, pharmacy, and order and delivery.
Fairway Creamery
If you are simply craving donuts and ice cream, Fairway Creamery is your spot for fresh ingredients with a chef-driven approach.
Fairway is home to The University of Kansas Clinical Research Center. Designed unlike any other research facility in the country, it has state-of-the-art features to best accommodate clinical trial participants and researchers.
The Shops at Fairway
Fairway may be small, but it has several powerhouse retailers. The Shops at Fairway are home to local favorites like Hen House Market, Rainy Day Books, and The Little House, in addition to a salon, frame store, shoe retailer and more.
Neale Peterson Park
The newly renovated Neale Peterson Park offers a range of features including multiple age-appropriate play structures, which are ADA accessible. For athletes, the Park offers two tennis courts and a large grassy area perfect for playing Frisbee, catch or just enjoying the sun. Neale Peterson Park is named after former Fairway Mayor Neale R. Peterson. The City of Fairway Pool is conveniently located adjacent to the Park at 62nd and Mission Road.
The University of Kansas Clinical Research Center
Fairway is home to The University of Kansas Clinical Research Center. Designed unlike any other research facility in the country, it has state-of-the-art features to best accommodate clinical trial participants and researchers. All medical and nursing staff are trained in oncology and clinical trial patient care. The new center provides a central location to enhance collaboration between researchers and clinical staff caring for participants.
Rainy Day Books
Opened in 1975, Rainy Day Books is a full-line, full service bookstore carrying an array of carefully selected new books for adults and children. They produce 300+ Author Events a year, introducing a diverse array of authors to Kansas City from debut novelists to prize-winners, best sellers, and big names in the news. Rainy Day Books is considered one of the leading Independent Booksellers in America.
Fairway is one of the metro’s premier locales. The community focuses on creating places where local families can fulfill their daily needs as well as relax, dine, and socialize. It is a small community with much to offer.
