History
The Scarritt Point North Historic District is a large residential district located in the Northeast section of Kansas City, Missouri. This district is composed primarily of residences constructed between 1886 and 1915 when work on the new Park and Boulevard system in Kansas City drew affluent families from older neighborhoods to Scarritt Point.
Associated with these homes are many carriage houses, among other outbuildings. Also included in the district is one church; Melrose Methodist Church, founded in 1888 by the district’s original landowner, Reverend Nathan Scarritt. There has been very little new construction in the district since the late 1920s, and the majority of buildings, outbuildings, and structures retain their integrity and contribute to the character of the district.
Associated with these homes are many carriage houses, among other outbuildings. Also included in the district is one church; Melrose Methodist Church, founded in 1888 by the district’s original landowner, Reverend Nathan Scarritt. There has been very little new construction in the district since the late 1920s, and the majority of buildings, outbuildings, and structures retain their integrity and contribute to the character of the district.
PRESENT DAy
The Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, is a historic gem located in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast district, renowned for its early 20th-century architecture and vibrant landmarks. It is one of seven neighborhoods that form the Historic Northeast collective and is celebrated for its numerous nationally registered homes. Located just two miles east of the heart of downtown Kansas City, MO.
A few notable residents have included the Heim brothers, founders of Heim Brewery and Electric Park, Children’s Mercy Hospital founders, ragtime composer Edward Harry Kelly, and Beetle Bailey creator Addison Walker. The Museum of Kansas City, once home to lumber baron Robert A. Long, enriches the neighborhood with cultural exhibits and includes a billiards room, a speakeasy, and the vintage soda fountain named Elixir.
At the heart of the neighborhood is Concourse Park, featuring the Beaux-Arts-style Colonnade, the JFK Memorial, and family-friendly attractions such as playgrounds, workout stations, basketball courts, a 30-foot hillside slide, and the beloved Concourse Fountain containing fifteen water jets for children to play. The park also provides breathtaking views and community gathering spaces. Bordering Scarritt to the north is Kessler Park, home to the scenic Cliff Drive, a 2-mile non-motorized wooded trail designed by George Kessler, limestone bluff vistas perfect for rock climbing, a disc golf course, North Terrace Lake, and a picturesque 35-foot waterfall. Known for its architectural charm and green spaces, Scarritt Renaissance is deeply rooted in Kansas City’s history, enriched by the contributions of influential residents and a vibrant community spirit.
A few notable residents have included the Heim brothers, founders of Heim Brewery and Electric Park, Children’s Mercy Hospital founders, ragtime composer Edward Harry Kelly, and Beetle Bailey creator Addison Walker. The Museum of Kansas City, once home to lumber baron Robert A. Long, enriches the neighborhood with cultural exhibits and includes a billiards room, a speakeasy, and the vintage soda fountain named Elixir.
At the heart of the neighborhood is Concourse Park, featuring the Beaux-Arts-style Colonnade, the JFK Memorial, and family-friendly attractions such as playgrounds, workout stations, basketball courts, a 30-foot hillside slide, and the beloved Concourse Fountain containing fifteen water jets for children to play. The park also provides breathtaking views and community gathering spaces. Bordering Scarritt to the north is Kessler Park, home to the scenic Cliff Drive, a 2-mile non-motorized wooded trail designed by George Kessler, limestone bluff vistas perfect for rock climbing, a disc golf course, North Terrace Lake, and a picturesque 35-foot waterfall. Known for its architectural charm and green spaces, Scarritt Renaissance is deeply rooted in Kansas City’s history, enriched by the contributions of influential residents and a vibrant community spirit.
Association
OUR PURPOSE
To bring neighborhood residents together to address goals and concerns for community improvement. SRNA is a welcoming, kind, and safe environment for everyone, including you! We strive to foster a sense of community pride through engagement, development, and quality of live initiatives and events.
WHO ARE WE?
The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association (SRNA) strives to improve the well-being and connections of our neighbors, while focusing on community building and the overall health and safety of the neighborhood.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We work with neighbors, philanthropists, schools, churches, businesses, and government agencies to benefit our neighborhood's greater good in many ways.
WHEN DO WE GATHER?
We gather on the first Thursday, every other month, in February, April, June, August, October, and December, and we host community-building events such as public socials on varied dates in March, May, July, September, and November.
WHERE DO WE GATHER?
We gather at The Museum of Kansas City (3218 Gladstone Blvd, 3rd Floor, JE Dunn Media Room) limiting our time to one hour, while the location of our community-building events varies.
WHY DO WE GATHER?
To provide an open and welcoming environment for neighbors to participate in our initiatives, goals, and community building for the greater good of all.
To bring neighborhood residents together to address goals and concerns for community improvement. SRNA is a welcoming, kind, and safe environment for everyone, including you! We strive to foster a sense of community pride through engagement, development, and quality of live initiatives and events.
WHO ARE WE?
The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association (SRNA) strives to improve the well-being and connections of our neighbors, while focusing on community building and the overall health and safety of the neighborhood.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We work with neighbors, philanthropists, schools, churches, businesses, and government agencies to benefit our neighborhood's greater good in many ways.
WHEN DO WE GATHER?
We gather on the first Thursday, every other month, in February, April, June, August, October, and December, and we host community-building events such as public socials on varied dates in March, May, July, September, and November.
WHERE DO WE GATHER?
We gather at The Museum of Kansas City (3218 Gladstone Blvd, 3rd Floor, JE Dunn Media Room) limiting our time to one hour, while the location of our community-building events varies.
WHY DO WE GATHER?
To provide an open and welcoming environment for neighbors to participate in our initiatives, goals, and community building for the greater good of all.
Annual Membership Dues: $20 Per Person for the first member of the household and $10 for each additional household member per year
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INITIATIVES
Quality of Life
The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association is committed to working with residents stakeholders and the city of Kansas City, Missouri to create a cohesive and healthy quality of life for all.
The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association is committed to working with residents stakeholders and the city of Kansas City, Missouri to create a cohesive and healthy quality of life for all.
Save the Colonnade & John F. Kennedy (JFK) Memorial
Colonnade Restoration Receives Grant Award! The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood has been awarded a Public Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC) Grant for Phase I of the Colonnade restoration! Parks & Rec relayed that they have been inundated with calls from the press and other concerned people regarding the status of the Colonnade & JFK Memorial and the plans to restore them since the press release, video, and social media went out for Historic Kansas City's Most Endangered Places list. They also requested the neighborhood go ahead and submit the next PIAC Grant immediately for Phase II of the restoration … and strike while it’s a hot topic! The neighborhood board, along with Park & Rec, also found that there was money set aside in a trust years ago when the JFK monument and eternal flame were first created to be used for maintenance. There was enough money in this fund to pay for the cleaning of the monument as well as converting the eternal flame from gas to LED (much like the Liberty Memorial flame). The funding has been released and the work on this part of the project has already begun. HKC’s Most Endangered Places list created the visibility needed to get the ball rolling to save this historic structure in the Historic Northeast!
Colonnade Restoration Receives Grant Award! The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood has been awarded a Public Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC) Grant for Phase I of the Colonnade restoration! Parks & Rec relayed that they have been inundated with calls from the press and other concerned people regarding the status of the Colonnade & JFK Memorial and the plans to restore them since the press release, video, and social media went out for Historic Kansas City's Most Endangered Places list. They also requested the neighborhood go ahead and submit the next PIAC Grant immediately for Phase II of the restoration … and strike while it’s a hot topic! The neighborhood board, along with Park & Rec, also found that there was money set aside in a trust years ago when the JFK monument and eternal flame were first created to be used for maintenance. There was enough money in this fund to pay for the cleaning of the monument as well as converting the eternal flame from gas to LED (much like the Liberty Memorial flame). The funding has been released and the work on this part of the project has already begun. HKC’s Most Endangered Places list created the visibility needed to get the ball rolling to save this historic structure in the Historic Northeast!
