Blue Springs

About Blue Springs

Located in Jackson County, Blue Springs lies about 20 miles east of Kansas City and the Missouri-Kansas state line. Nearly 60,000 residents call Blue Springs home, drawn to 678 acres of parkland and nationally recognized schools.

This growing, family-friendly community is also a great place to retire thanks to excellent senior services and programs at Vesper Hall. Affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, and a solid economy make Blue Springs a coveted place to live. Plus it’s a quick drive to big-city shopping, nightlife, world-class sporting events, and international conventions in nearby Kansas City.

Blue Springs History

Originally home to Osage Nation Native Americans, Blue Springs became an important stop for westward pioneers thanks to the fresh waters of Little Blue River. The first post office was opened in 1845 by Franklin Smith of Virginia. The town was incorporated in 1880, not long after the Chicago and Alton Railroad began building a depot, who named the town. For more hands-on exploration of Blue Springs history, visit the Chicago and Alton Depot Museum, Dillingham-Lewis Museum, and Missouri Town 1855, a living history museum in nearby Lee’s Summit.

Living and Working in Blue Springs

Blue Springs is committed to becoming a community for all ages, and efforts to revitalize downtown with mixed-use buildings, cultural events, history, and public art are going strong. The laid-back, friendly, and welcoming residents come together to celebrate life in Blue Springs at such events as summer concerts in Rotary Park and the three-day Fall Fun Festival. Opportunities to give back to the community or get acquainted include volunteering to coach or at city events, participating in Adopt-a-Street, joining the Stream Team, or helping out local nonprofits.

Blue Springs offers quality, affordable housing with price points below the national average whether you rent or own. Most residents own their own place. Established single-family homes and new construction townhomes and houses provide a range of options to suit many budgets and lifestyles.

On the work front, Blue Springs is home to the world headquarters of Fike Corporation, which designs safety solutions for companies around the world. Residents pursue careers in such sectors as healthcare and medicine, education, insurance, retail food and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and government.

Things to do in Blue Springs

Blue Springs is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to experience nature and play on both land and water. There are 20 city parks plus green spaces and trails within town. Adjacent to its western border is wonderful Fleming Park, where you’ll find sailboat regattas and leisurely pontoons on Lake Jacomo, and power boats, water skiing, tubing, and jet skiing on Blue Springs Lake, which also has a swimming beach, kayaking or standup paddleboarding, and overnight camping. Shoot 18 holes at the municipal fairways of Adams Pointe Golf Course. Test your green thumb at the Community Garden in Central Park. Fish at Lake Remembrance. Hike the trails to explore the fascinating landscape of Burr Oaks Woods.

Parks & Recreation offers activities and classes in creative arts, dance, special interest, fitness, and organized sports for all ages. The Fieldhouse invites you to exercise or play indoors. Head to Kansas City for the Zoo & Aquarium, BBQ, and the American Jazz Museum at the 18th & Vine Jazz District. Pro sports organizations are plentiful in Kansas City for baseball, football, soccer, hockey, and rugby.

Blue Springs Transportation

Major arteries through Blue Springs include Interstate 70 and U.S. 40, while I-470, I-435, and MO-7 are nearby. Adams Dairy Parkway Trail runs north-south through town for nonmotorized travel. The city offers transport by appointment to medical and/or shopping trips within Blue Springs for residents 60+ and ages 18-59 with special needs.

Blue Springs Schools

Highly rated K-12 public education is operated by Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, and Grain Valley school districts. Graduates can commute to these nearby colleges: University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City State University, Metro Community College, and Johnson County Community College.

Resources for Moving to Blue Springs

Blue Springs provides water and sewer utilities to most residents, while those in zip code 64064 utilize Jackson County Water Service District #13. Blue Springs licenses numerous trash haulers in the area for curbside pickup, some of which will handle recycling. For natural gas and electricity service, contact Spire Inc. and Evergy. For more, Blue Springs offers a comprehensive New Residents Guide online, which will make your move as stress-free as possible.

Blue Springs is a vibrant suburban community with excellent schools near Kansas City that’s great for families, retirees, empty nesters, and the business community.