If you’re looking for a family-friendly community with affordable housing, great schools and a short commute to work, then look no further than Gardner, Kansas. In Gardner you can live a small-town lifestyle without sacrificing convenience or quality. This quaint town of over 16,000 residents sits adjacent to Interstate 35, just 20 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City.

Gardner is small-town living at its best. It’s far enough away from the noise and congestion of larger cities, but close enough to partake in all of the amenities the Kansas City metro area has to offer, from the Country Club Plaza to Arrowhead Stadium, the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art to the Argosy Casino, from the Hereford House restaurant to Worlds of Fun. Gardner is affordable housing, quality schools and friendly neighbors all rolled into one small, attractive package. Come visit and see for yourself why it’s the best-kept secret in Johnson County

CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
Beautiful parks, including the newly develped 3.25 acre Winwood park which is connected to the Gardner Greenway trails are closely located to the Maplewood Place development. There are also a number of professional sport teams and entertainment arenas in nearby Kansas City.


SHOPPING
There is a mecca of shopping only a short distance away to satisfy all your needs. The Great Plains mall is now open, which is one of the largest malls in the Johnson County.


RECREATION
The Gardner Parks & Recreation department is an excellent source for recreation and activities in Gardner. Additionally, Gardner is host to the annual Johnson County Fair.