You wouldn’t think of Blue Springs, Missouri as a traditional tourist vacation spot but; in reality, tourism can be defined as any visitor that comes to our city and shops, dines or plays. In other words, if you are in the area for youth sports tournaments, to visit friends and family, or on a weekend trip – you are tourists of Blue Springs.
Blue Springs is the Place to Be.
Located on I-70 just 20 miles east of downtown Kansas City, Blue Springs offers visitors an easy and convenient commute to nearby attractions and all parts of the Kansas City metropolitan area, while offering a quiet, suburban setting with an excellent selection of lodging, eating establishments, retail stores and recreational activities.
There are 19 public parks, numerous shelters and playgrounds, a disc golf course, dog park, an 18 hole golf course and two skate parks in Blue Springs. There is an extensive recreation program with a wide variety of leisure opportunities and over 200 activities and events offered annually.
In addition, there are many exciting community events planned in Blue Springs that also draw visitors to our area. In winter we have the Mayor’s Holiday tree lighting and Free concerts are available in Rotary Park every Sunday evening in the summer.
Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, we are glad you are here and hope you will return often. We welcome you to our community and would like to make your stay entertaining and enjoyable.
2023 Community Profile
The Community Profile is a guide for residents and visitors alike. It includes information about our city, government, businesses, school districts, emergency services and more.