The newly opened Green Street Market in downtown Lee’s Summit has neighbors buzzing! It’s more than your average farmer’s market, rather a community focused gathering space meant to highlight the creativity and ingenuity of local vendors. Think morning strolls through a sunlit space, kids squealing on the nearby playground, live music drifting through the air and enough fresh produce and local goodies to make everyone smile.
Everything was built with community in mind with its walkability, beauty and fun, and it makes downtown Lee’s Summit feel more alive. Visit once, and you will quickly understand the draw!
Green Street: Downtown Lee’s Summit’s Family Friendly Jewel
Why Families Should Visit
Kid Friendly Spaces. Sometimes taking children to a farmer’s market can be a chore. Not anymore! There’s an impressive playground (open year-round), a turfed open area with adorable Adirondack chairs to relax, open spaces to run and giggle, plenty of room to move and local shops offering child friendly treats and eats.
Weather Protected Fun. The new indoor, temperature controlled market space means visitors no longer have to worry about the forecast, and can visit rain or shine. A clear canopy over the turfed outside space, means there’s always a space to run and play.
Something for Every Age. From the live music and food trucks to scheduled story time and arts and crafts for little ones, the Green Street Market intends to be buzzing year-round, not just on farmer’s market days.
Beauty Around Every Corner. Downtown Lee’s Summit is charming anyway, but the addition of this space makes it even more impressive. The modern buildings, unique sculptures, colorful landscaping and abundance of places to sit cements the Green Street Market as the official crown jewel of downtown Lee’s Summit. Make an entire day of it by eating lunch at one of the many local restaurants within walking distance, and great local shops sprinkled throughout the streets.
Great Vendors to Shop
Here are just a few of the fabulous vendors you’ll find at Green Street. These folks bring heart, flavor and craftsmanship to the market. For a full list of available vendors each week, visit the Green Street Farmer’s Market website.
Beckner’s Orchard. Fresh produce from a farm right down the road in Lexington, Missouri. From peaches to green beans, tomatoes and cantaloupe, this stand is one of the most popular.
Cedar Hill Honey. Their sweet honeys are perfect in tea, drizzled over biscuits or even pizza! Try a taste as you stroll through.
Dang’s Gardening. Prepare to stand in line, because this vendor sells the most beautiful take home flower bouquets.
Whistle Stop Coffee. The freestanding coffee shop is always ready to serve you right at the entrance of the indoor shopping space. Grab a cold brew and one of their delicious protein balls to power your through the market.
Zero Zero Handmade Pasta. Once you try some, you’ll never want to purchase grocery store pasta again!
Shopping Details and Parking
Hours: The market runs every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to noon, from mid April through late October.
Location: 209 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO.
Parking: There’s free, covered public parking, available in the garage off 2nd and Green Streets. City Hall’s garage is also accessible, especially on weekends. Street parking is possible, but might mean walking a few blocks.
Green Street is more than a market. It’s a place to meet neighbors, discover local flavors, let your kiddos play and feel part of something lively and local! It perfectly blends destination shopping with family friendly play. Pay it a visit, you won’t be disappointed!
