Squier Park Kansas City
SQUIER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Squier Park is one of Kansas City’s oldest and most established neighborhoods. Our neighbors enjoys mature tree canopies covering historic homes with homes built as early as the 19th Century. The neighborhood is organized by the Squier Park Neighborhood Association which is open to all Squier Parks residents.
New to Squier Park? Join the Squier Park Neighborhood Association for access to neighborhood resources, free dump-days, and meetings and events!
Squier Park Neighborhood Association
Pride, Preservation, Participation
The motto of the Squier Park Neighborhood Association (“SPNA”) is Pride, Preservation, & Participation. These values help us take pride in our neighborhood, focus on the caretaking of our historic properties, and instill a sense of true community with our neighbors.
Through the work of our volunteer neighborhood leaders, the SPNA seeks to develop neighborhood resources, encourage community participation, foster diversity and proactively secure, preserve and beautify our living environment.
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Squier Park is located on the original site of Squier Manor, the 52 acre homestead of Jacob J. Squier. Now part of the National Register of Historic Places, some of our homes still date back to the 19th Century.
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Pride is one of our core values. We are proud of our diverse neighborhood, proud of our historic homes, and proud of our city.
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The Squier Park Neighborhood Association is run by volunteer residents who love their neighborhood and are working to see it thrive and flourish.
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Many neighbors in Squier Park have formed lifelong, meaningful friendships together, which are visible at dozens of organized and spontaneous events throughout the year.
Meetings & Events
The SPNA Board of Directors meet virtually on the second Monday of every month, and all members are invited to attend. The SPNA also hosts a quarterly meeting in-person, open to all members.
Additional committee meetings, volunteer opportunities, and social events are scheduled periodically throughout the year.
Squier Park History
In the last 1800s, Cora Squier Jones, daughter of James & Mary Squier, and husband Robert Jones, moved home to Squier Manor to help run the family estate. Eventually they decided to develop the grounds into residential homes, creating today’s Squier Park.
The original residents of Squier Park were attorneys, entrepreneurs, and managers and executives of some of Kansas City’s most successful companies. Notable residents included Michael Katz, of the Katz Drug Store, and former baseball player Johnny Kling.
Looking North West at the intersection of Manheim Blvd & 39th Stis one of the neighborhood’s most iconic and recognizable homes, built in the style of famous Kansas City architect Louis Curtiss.
Architecture
The homes in Squier Park were built between 1880 and 1930, spanning a few major architectural stylings from Victorian to Craftsman. The result is a diverse and interesting collection of homes, including many variations on Kansas City’s unique and distinctive shirtwaist style.
Squier Park FAQs
Want to learn more about Squier Park? Check out some of our most frequently asked questions. If you still have questions click below to contact the Squier Park Neighborhood Association.
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Squier Park is located in midtown Kansas City between Troost & Paseo Blvd (East to West), and Armour Blvd & 39th St (North to South).
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Any resident can join the Squier Park Neighborhood Association for a modest annual fee.
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The Squier Park Neighborhood Association meets virtually every month and in-person quarterly to set goals, establish committees, and vote for board members. All SPNA members are welcome to attend.
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Squier Park neighbors pride themselves on maintaining a safe neighborhood by communicating with one another and encouraging a “front porch culture.”
Like all midtown neighborhoods, we are not without crime, but we take care of each other and stay engaged with local law enforcement to keep our homes and our families safe.
As a result, Squier Park is called home by many different types of people including young families, retirees, and a diverse mix of everyone in between.
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The Squier Park Neighborhood Association is committed to creating a safe and inclusive lived experience for all residents, regardless of age, race, religion, ability, and/or gender and sexual identity.
We are proud that so many different types of people and families have chosen Squier Park as home.
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In Squier Park, trash and recycling pick up is every Monday morning.
Each household can leave up to two (2x) black garbage bags for pickup on the front curb. Additional bags require a tag, available for purchase from and participating Westlake Ace Hardware and Price Chopper stores. For more information regarding trash pick up, visit Kansas City’s Trash Collection Page.
You can pick up a recycling bin at any participating Westlake Ace Hardware and Price Chopper stores. The blue recycling bins signal trucks to stop, however they also accept additional recyclables in cardboard boxes, paper bags, laundry baskets or rubber tubs. There is no limit on recycling. For more information on recyclying pick up, visit Kansas City’s Recycling FAQs.
Note that glass cannot be recycled curbside. For a list of free Ripple Glass recycling bins, visit Ripple Glass’s website.
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The Squier Park Neighborhood Association is a registered 501-c3 and all donations and membership fees are tax deductible.