More About Gardner

While the City of Gardner has blossomed from a primarily rural area, many of the family-oriented real estate subdivisions feature modern single-family residences loaded with amenities. Numerous affordable homes can be found in developments such as Cottage Creek, Gardner Lake, Double Gate and Moonlight Gardens.

Many future homeowners seek out Gardner for its open expanse of land and its proximity to Kansas City and all the "big city" amenities it affords. A host of cultural and entertainment facilities can be found in the metro area including the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Missouri Repertory Theater, State Ballet of Missouri, Starlight Theater and the Kansas City Symphony. The Kansas City Zoo, Worlds of Fun amusement park and Oceans of Fun are also a short drive away. Sports enthusiasts have numerous professional teams to cheer for including Chiefs Football, Royals Baseball, Attack Soccer, Blades Hockey and Explorers World Team Tennis.

For those seeking a more active participation, there are numerous recreational opportunities with the city. There are four public parks, including beautiful Cornerstone Park, and an 18-hole municipal golf course. Within 10 minutes north of Gardner is 125-acre Gardner Lake, where fishing and light boating are popular. Hillsdale Lake, a 4,850-acre multi-purpose lake only seven miles south of the city, attracts more than 600,000 visitors annually. The Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner is also host to the annual Johnson County Fair.

Many business people in Gardner commute to work; however, New Century AirCenter and Embarq (formerly Sprint North Supply) employ thousands of local workers. Business opportunities, affordable housing, quality education and health care, and memorable barbecue are a few of the many things that make Gardner a special place to live. This growing and progressive community strives for a promising future without sacrificing its small-town personality or it historic links to the past.

More About Edgerton

The City of Edgerton was a railroad town born following the construction of the Santa Fe Railroad in the late 1800s. The brick storefronts in Edgerton's downtown district have not been significantly altered since the turn of the century. Community Hall, Grange Hall and the Edgerton State Bank-replete with ornate stone window frames and rounded tops-are a few of the historic buildings still in use.

Today, there are approximately 1,800 residents in Edgerton who take great pride in the preservation of the historical downtown district. They enjoy a small-town, rural setting in one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. A host of cultural and entertainment facilities can be found in the metropolitan area, including Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Missouri Repertory Theater, State Ballet of Missouri, Starlight Theater and the Kansas City Symphony. The Kansas City Zoo, Worlds of Fun amusement park and Oceans of Fun are also a short drive away. Sports enthusiasts have numerous professional teams to cheer for.

Within the City of Edgerton are numerous recreational opportunities. There are four public parks, including the beautiful 20-acre Martin Creek Park and Edgerton City Lake. Within 10 minutes north of Edgerton is 125-acre Gardner Lake, where fishing and light boating are popular. Hillsdale Lake, a 4,850-acre multi-purpose lake only seven miles south of nearby Gardner, attracts more than 600,000 visitors annually. Edgerton is also home to the annual Edgerton Frontier Days.

While the city is firmly anchored in the rich architectural essence of its origins, the "Southwest Corner Stone" of Johnson County still retains its small, hometown character and continues to offer residents a unique, affordable and quality way of life.