Parkville, Missouri is located on the Missouri River in Platte County and has a population of 5,554 residents. The city is known for its historic downtown with antique shops and art galleries. English Landing Park, set on the banks of the Missouri River is a popular area for recreation for residents. The city is home to Park University with an enrollment of 1,600 students locally along with 40 satellite locations in 21 states The popular Tom Watson designed National Golf Club of Kansas City sites on the north edge of the city.
Parkville is a quaint town on the Missouri River. A suburb basically of Kansas City, it offers a variety of activities for everyone. Things to do include walks or running along the river on either the one or two mile trails, shopping and dining at the various venues on and around Main Street, a Farmers' Market, and a great time during July 4th holiday with a carnival and fireworks!