Top 10 Reasons To Live In Blue Springs

Just 20 miles from downtown Kansas City, the city of Blue Springs, Missouri, offers affordable housing, nearby recreation, and highly ranked schools. Here are the top 10 reasons to live in Blue Springs.

1. Nationally Recognized Schools

The Blue Springs R-IV School System is one of the best in the nation, consistently earning top honors for student success in and out of the classroom.

It’s no wonder national publications like US News and World Report name Blue Springs among the best. The district features Blue Ribbon Schools, small class sizes, and top student performance on standardized testing.

Learn what makes the district one of the best nationally, locally, and in Missouri.

2. Affordable housing

Not to be outdone by the schools, the housing market shines brightly in Blue Springs. HomesUnion, Wallet Hub, and Money Magazine recognized the town’s home values in its lists for top cities in the country.

Blue Springs made it to the #1 spot on HomesUnion’s list of top cities for families.

Sonora Valley is a maintenance provided community in Blue Springs with villas up to 4 bedroom homes.

Brittany Ridge offers residents access to the award-winning Blue Springs Schools and lower Independence taxes.

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3. Golf Course Communities

Blue Springs offers several golf course communities for the avid golfer including Stone Canyon, Adams Pointe Village, and Country Club Gardens.

You’ll find Country Club Gardens near Blue Springs Country Club.

Stone Canyon Golf Club surrounds the Stone Canyon neighborhood.

Adams Pointe Village also backs up to the Adams Pointe Golf Club.

Whether you’re a golfer or just enjoy the view, there are several subdivisions located near a golf course.

4. Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area and Nature Center offers 1,071 acres of property to hike and relax in nature.

It offers hiking trails and a nature center winding through glades, savannas as, woodlands, prairies, limestone boulders, ponds, and creeks. Burr Oak is popular with bird watchers.

5. Fleming Park

Fleming Park is a gem in Jackson County offering two lakes, a radio-controlled airfield, campgrounds, fishing, two marinas, a soccer field, Fleming Park Nature Preserve and Center, and trails. More than 1,300,000 people visit Fleming Park every year.

Lake Jacomo and Blue Springs Lake are both located in Fleming Park in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Lake Jacomo is a 970-acre lake considered Jackson County Parks and Recreations’ premier recreational center. On a busy weekend, you’ll find it filled with sailboats, pontoon boats, paddle boards, windsurfers, and other leisure boats.

With a full marina, you can rent boats, fish, and more.

You’ll also find Blue Springs Lake in Fleming Park. With 720 acres of water, it’s popular with bigger boats than you’ll see at Lake Jacomo. Water skiing, tubing, and jet skiing are popular on Blue Springs Lake.

Blue Springs Lake is known for its fishing with tree-lined shores and big catches like Largemouth Bass, Carp, Catfish, Bluegill, and Hybrid Striped Bass.

The two areas also offer camping, trails, the historic Missouri Town 1855, picnic areas, beaches, fishing, marinas, sail boat cover, boat docs, animal enclosure, and Kemper Outdoor Education Center.

6. Park system

The Blue Springs Park System includes 596 acres, including preserved areas. There are 20 parks offering outdoor activities for everyone.

While not city parks, Blue Springs also offers two recreational lakes and marinas. Whether you’re interested in lounging by the beach, fishing, leisure boating, or power boating Lake Jacomo and Blue Springs Lake offer it all.

There are also 17 developed public parks and the Blue Springs Country Club Public Golf Course.

7. Recreation

Blue Springs Fieldhouse is a 76,000 square foot state of the art recreational facility. It offers 200 hours of adult sports leagues, 45 fitness classes, and 13 Fieldhouse programs. The fitness center offers adult and family activities.

The Hidden Valley Sports Complex offers 116 acres of competitive amateur sports. It includes football and soccer fields, baseball and softball diamonds, and mud volleyball courts.

8. Public art

Public art dots the landscape in Blue Springs.

The city’s focus on public art started in 2000. You’ll find sculptures, murals, and fountains.

9. Support of local business

Local businesses flourish in Blue Springs, with a push to buy local. The mission is Buy Blue Springs – “Because Next Door Means More”. It supports the local community and offers product diversity for customers.

10. Location

Finally, location is the tenth reason to live in Blue Springs. Located on I-70, which runs through the state from Kansas City to St. Louis, Blue Springs is on the eastern edge of the KC metro.

Just 20 miles from downtown, Blue Springs residents have the amenities of downtown Kansas City within an easy drive.

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Why Blue Springs Schools are among the best in the nation
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