Downtown Parkville, a delightful historic riverfront community that flirts with the past. Traditional and trendy… and everything in between! Parkville may be one of the Kansas City area’s best kept secrets. Located only 20 minutes northwest of downtown Kansas City and 15 minutes south of the Kansas City airport, downtown Parkville is a charming historic town that’s perfect for a day of dining, shopping, and enjoying the beautiful English Landing Park with walking trails set alongside the Missouri River.Enjoy great food from a variety of local eating establishments and treat yourself to unique shops throughout Main Street and English Landing Center.Historic Downtown Parkville is also known for its annual events and festivals including music and beer festivals, classic car shows, a 4th of July Celebration, our annual Parkville Days festival and the holiday Christmas on the River event. Be sure to mark your calendar and stop by downtown Parkville there’s always something going on!