Just 28 miles from downtown Kansas City and on the edge of rural Missouri, Oak Grove is a town of just 8,000. It's a place where neighbors know each other and spend leisure time outdoors. The slogan, "Come Grow With Us," is reflected in Oak Grove's influx of houses built in 2022, enticing homebuyers looking for a slice of suburbia. On weekends, locals can be found at the town's aquatic center, fishing at the lake, cheering on local little leagues or attending small-town annual events. With well-regarded schools, community parks and sports fields covering much of the town, Oak Grove blends rural and city living.
There are many parks in Oak Grove.
Spacious yards with attached garages are common in Oak Grove
Wandering through Oak Grove, homes are centered on quiet streets, surrounded by parks, schools and local shops. Oak and maple trees rest in the front yards of houses built in the 1970s to 1990s. Neighborhoods feature bi-level homes with clapboard siding, two-car garages, and ranch homes in shades of orange, muted yellows and brick facades. New constructions offer new traditional styles over 3,000 square feet. Prices start at 250,000 for a home built in the 1990s to $600,000 for a home built in 2022. “I’ve sold many houses in Oak Grove, and I find that many people move here because of the easy commute to the city and comparable home prices,” says Debbie Wyrick, a Realtor with Realty Executives and local to the area.
The Streets of Oak Grove Neighborhood.
Oak Grove Neighborhood view.
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Niche Ranks Oak Grove R-VI School District with a B-minus
Students in Oak Grove may attend the Oak Grove R-VI School District, including Oak Grove Primary, Maple Elementary, Oak Grove Middle, and Oak Grove High School, all ranking B-minus or above according to Niche. Friday nights at the high school's Panther Stadium often see the community gathering to support the football team. Various booster clubs for theater, choir, band and athletics support youth in their after-school activities.
Oak Grove Panthers High School Football Team field.
Oak Grove is 28 miles from downtown Kansas City
While lacking public transit, Oak Grove is well-connected with U.S. 40 along its northern edge. The city is 8 miles from St. Mary's Medical Center and 50 miles from Kansas City International Airport.
I-70 Highway Looking Towards the City.
Enjoying Chiefs games at Oak Grove Tavern
South Broadway is the town’s main strip, lined with municipal buildings, doctors' offices, the public library, and many restaurants. Mexican restaurants and fast-food spots make up Oak Groves's culinary scene, along with some local shops. Oak Grove Tavern a local spot along this thoroughfare, serving up pizzas, tap beer and live tunes every weekend. Chiefs game? No worries, they got that on the big screen. “It’s a small town, and the newest addition is Oak Tavern, and PTs has been here for quite some time,” Wyrick says. Dollar Fresh Market is also on South Broadway, with Walmart Supercenter less than a mile north. For big-box shopping, Adams Dairy Landing is about 7 miles west.
South Broadway in Oak Grove, MO
ScrapYard Eatery & Pub Pool Tables for customers to play.
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The Oak Grove Aquatic Center – it's a summer move
Oak Grove has many places for everyone to spend time outdoors. After class, local students and parents head to Webb Park on Southeast Oak Ridge Drive to cheer on local little leagues competing on the ball fields. Soccer is played at Frick Park, about a mile west of the ball fields, and Oak Grove Aquatic Center is a summer go-to, complete with interactive splash features for the kiddos, which residents gain access to by purchasing a season pass. The center is at Bent Oak Park, built on the old Oak Grove golf course and remodeled for multi-use recreation. Near East Gillespie Road, Caraway Lake is a quiet spot for crappie and bass fishing, along with Ferguson-Herold Conservation Area, which has several small ponds and sprawling grassy fields for turkey hunting about 4 miles from Oak Grove.
Bent Oak Park Aquatic Center building signage.
Bent Oak Park Aerial View.
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Oak Grove throws an annual holiday home lighting contest
The park and recreation department in Oak Grove organizes a wide range of events ranging from dog training, yoga sessions, and a sweet father-daughter and mother-son dance. In July there is the Sparks and Stripes event — think hot air balloons, face paint, food trucks and fireworks. The summer drive-in movie night by the pool brings back some old-school vibes. Davis Center gets packed during Christmas as the little ones mail out their letters to Santa.
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