Everything You Need to Know About Mission, Kansas
Incorporated as a city in 1951, Mission is where the heart of Johnson County intersects with the cool of Kansas City. More small town than suburb, Mission features small business-lined main streets and cozy, quiet neighborhoods.
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About Mission
Mission, Kansas, is the perfect balance of small businesses and residential neighborhoods, converging in the heart of Johnson County.
Distance to Downtown
9 minutes / 7 miles
Outdoor Spaces
Broadmoor Park, Water Works Park, R Park
Distance to Airport
26 minutes / 26 miles
School District
Shawnee Mission School District
Walk Score
73
Amenities
Mission Family Aquatic Center, Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center 
Gym
Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center, Planet Fitness, Jazzercise Mission
Bar
The Bar Mission, The Peanut, Sully’s
Closest Hospital
St. Luke’s Community Hospital
Events
Holiday Lights + Festive Sights, Mission Market, Winter Waterland
Shopping
The shops along Johnson Drive, Mission Mart Shopping Center
Fun Facts About Mission
In 1938, postal authorities recommended shortening the original name from Mission Hill Acres to Mission.
Best Restaurants in Mission
Thai Orchid
Proudly serving the Mission, Kansas community since 1991, Thai Orchid specializes in flavorful Massaman and Panang curries, as well as a diverse vegetarian menu.
The Snack Shack on Johnson Drive
Vintage pictures line the walls of this compact, family-owned diner for burgers, hot dogs, and delicious shakes.
Sushi Karma
Founded in 2020, Sushi Karma is one of the only restaurants in Kansas City offering authentic Laotian Cuisine, as well as delicious sushi platters.
Fluffy Fresh Donuts
Serving up some of the best donuts in Kansas City, Fluffy Fresh Donuts is a true mom-and-pop cash-only shop offering scrumptious donuts.
Mud Pie Bakery
Spreading joy and love through delicious vegan treats, Mud Pie Bakery is a small family business that takes pride in our handcrafted plant-based delectables.
Originally called Mission Hill Acres in 1926, the suburb was subdivided into 245 lots. By 1935 there were five businesses: a drug store, a restaurant, a hardware and dry goods store, a barber shop, and a cleaning and pressing establishment.
The Mission Theatre
The Mission Theatre is a unique, beautifully remodeled wedding venue located 10 minutes west of the Country Club Plaza, offering an urban, romantic feel.
Mission Family Aquatic Center
The Mission Family Aquatic Center is the perfect place to cool off in the summer heat. The facility features a kid-friendly splash pad, diving boards, slides, lap lanes, and an additional large pool.
Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center
Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center is a spacious facility serving the region through a variety of exercise options and fitness classes, special programs, event rentals, parties, and more.
Mission is proud to be a Tree City USA since 2002. The Parks, Recreation + Tree Commission has programs throughout the year to support Mission’s tree canopy.
