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Gladstone, MO

Gladstone is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States, and a suburb of Kansas City. The City of Gladstone is located about 10–20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, and about 10–20 minutes from Kansas City International Airport. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 27,063. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Settled as the area of Linden, Gladstone was formally incorporated under the Missouri Constitution by popular vote in November 1952. The purpose of the formation was to avoid being annexed by Kansas City. A remnant of the mesic forested land on which Gladstone is built is preserved as the Maple Woods Natural Area, a park within Gladstone that is a National Natural Landmark. The Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse Property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.06 square miles (20.88 km2), of which 8.05 square miles (20.85 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.

The city is connected to nearby North Kansas City and Kansas City proper by Routes 1 and 283 as well as nearby U.S. Route 169, which sits less than 1.5 miles from the city's western border. I-29 runs near the city's southernmost tip shortly after its initial break from I-35. A handful of small subdivisions maintain independent municipalities along North Oak Trafficway, a road that is host to much of the area's shopping. The city is rectangular, with the city limits generally extending from NE Englewood Road or NE 55th to NE 77th south to north, and N. Jackson Ave. to N. Broadway east to west. The city boundaries include a panhandle that goes south to NW 44th St. and from NW Briarcliff Ln. to Gladstone Waterworks Rd. from east to west. A portion of the panhandle was de-annexed by Kansas City and annexed by Gladstone in 2005 to bring the Gladstone Water Plant property within the Gladstone city limits. There are four small enclaves in the southwest of the city. From the north, they are Oakview, Oakwood Park, Oakwood, and Oaks.

Gladstone places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Gladstone’s healthcare facilities, like North Kansas City Hospital, ensure that residents have access to quality medical services. The Aquarius Wellness Center for Healing Arts offers various holistic treatments and massages to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy climbing at the Zenith Climbing Center or IBEX Climbing Gym, which provides challenging routes suitable for climbers of all levels. For martial arts enthusiasts, United Studios of Self-Defense provides classes that combine physical fitness with self-defense techniques. Yoga Patch offers yoga classes for all skill levels, promoting relaxation and flexibility.

Top sites in Gladstone, MO are Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, Hamilton Heights Park, and Linden Square.

Population: 27,329 (2023). ZIP codes: 64118-64119. Area code: 816. Elevation: 1,017 ft (310 m). Area: 8.09 sq mi (20.94 km2).

FAQs

Is Gladstone, MO the same as Kansas City?

Gladstone is a city in Clay County, Missouri, as well as a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. Gladstone has the advantage of being located only 10 minutes from downtown Kansas City businesses and activities, including the Power & Light District, and the River Market, and only 10 minutes from Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Gladstone is centrally located in the Northland with access to major highways making it easy to commute throughout the entire Kansas City metro area.

What is the history of Gladstone, MO?

Gladstone is located in Clay County, which was organized on January 2, 1822, and was named after Henry Clay who was the U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Gladstone was originally named as Linden. It adopted its present name in 1952. The city is informally nicknamed as Happy Rock.

Is Gladstone, MO a good area?

Gladstone is in Clay County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Gladstone offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Gladstone there are a lot of parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Gladstone and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Gladstone are highly rated.

Sources

City of Gladstone

Wikipedia

City Town Info

Niche

Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum

Hamilton Heights Park

Linden Square

North Kansas City Hospital

Aquarius Wellness Center for Healing Arts

Zenith Climbing Center

IBEX Climbing Gym

United Studios of Self-Defense

Yoga Patch

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