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Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Population: 10,354
Located in Clay County

Excelsior Springs Missouri

North east of Kansas City is the town of Excelsior Springs, which has become famous for its bottled water. In fact, this Park Spring was discovered in 1904 and produces Calcium water that is still bottled today. The Park Pavilion has been rebuilt and is across the river from the Hall of Waters in Fishing River Linear Park. The Superior Spring was discovered a little later and produces two waters. It was set among elegant, little cottages in a park along the north bank of the Fishing River. The pavilion stills stands today. You can still stand atop and view the East Fork of the Fishing River or stroll along the walking path in East Valley Park.

Early inhabitants had great foresight in planning Excelsior Springs. At the beginning of the century, they recruited George E. Kessler, the world famous landscape architect to design our parks and boulevard system. We are fortunate to have a more extensive park system than most any community our size. It was estimated that we had over 2,000 acres of parks. They provided playgrounds, picnic areas, bridle and walking paths, a series of swinging bridges so pedestrians could cross the Fishing River, and beautiful landscaping.

Come visit the historic City of

Excelsior Springs, Missouri

- the Valley of Vitality. Come see world famous Elms Resort and Spa, partake of the waters at the World's Longest Water Bar, take the baths at the Hall of Waters Spa, and find out more at the Excelsior Springs Historical Museum.

 

East Valley Park is located just off Isley Boulevard, across from Fishing River Storage. East Valley Park is an ideal place for family reunions or group picnics. The park has three large pavilions with several picnic tables and cooking facilities. All pavilions have water for public use. Playground equipment is also available throughout the park. A nature trail runs through the woods on the south side of the park while the Fishing River is on the north side.

Fishing River Linear Park covers approximately 25 acres along the banks of the fishing River from the parking lot beside the Marietta Street Bridge to Golf Hill Bridge. The trail passes behind through “Siloam” offering playground equipment for children, lighted baseball/softball diamond complete with restroom and concession facilities along the way.

Several types of properties are available in Excelsior Springs. Many residential properties offer plenty of elbowroom. A typical 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on several acres would be about $72,000-$75,000. This is truly city living with country charm! Newer construction homes with several amenities such as central air, swimming pool and fireplaces start at $125,000 and cap off in the $490,000 range.

Excelsior Springs offers a comfortable, traditional type of environment that features individual initiative, privacy, personal safety, and tranquility. It provides unlimited opportunities for community involvement and personal development. Life-styles in Excelsior Springs truly represent the best of comfortable, small town living, with the advantages of a more metropolitan setting.

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