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.
If you are participating in Parville's annual Independence Day Parade, line up is at 9:00 a.m. winding through businesses on the southwest corner of 9 and 45 HWY. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at 63rd Street & Hwy 9 and ends in Historic Downtown Parkville, a mile and a half route. Bring chairs and blankets to set up early. The highway will be shut down several minutes prior to the start of the parade. Plan to visit downtown for the festive activities in Parkville after the Parade.