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What Exactly Is Discovery Park in Lee's Summit?
Discovery Park is Lee's Summit's biggest development in decades. It sits on 268 acres right off Interstate 470 and will eventually hold 3.9 million square feet of space when it's done in 2031.
Intrinsic Development broke ground on the $900 million project in Fall 2023. The plan is simple: create a place where people can live, work, eat, exercise, and play without ever getting in the car.
Four phases bring it all together over the next several years. The first tenants are already open. Crown Veterinary Services was the very first business to open its doors at Discovery Park.
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What Businesses and Amenities Are Coming to Discovery Park?
The first phase — called The Village — includes over 80,000 square feet of retail and office space. Yoga6, CoffeeHAUS, Woodfire Pizza and Brews, Body Fit Training, and Village Market are all part of the lineup.
The Discovery Athletic Club will be a full fitness facility open to both residents and employees. A Poolside Day Club adds another outdoor option for warmer months.
Phase two, Discovery Crossing, brings roughly 90,000 square feet of additional retail. That could include a grocery store, restaurants, and convenience options.
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What Outdoor Recreation Does Discovery Park Offer?
If you love being outside, Discovery Park was built with you in mind.
The development includes more than five miles of trails connecting directly to the Nature Trail at Unity Village. Seven acres of recreational lakes give residents space to kayak, paddleboard, or just sit by the water on a nice afternoon.
A riverwalk district ties it all together — a walkable outdoor corridor right inside the development. For families moving to Lee's Summit, this is a big deal. You get green space, water access, and walkability all in one place, without driving across town.
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What Does Discovery Park Mean for Lee's Summit Home Values?
Big developments don't just add amenities — they move home prices.
Lee's Summit already sits at a median home price of $479,000 as of May 2026, according to current market data. A project this size adds jobs, foot traffic, and tax base to the community. That tends to push demand up over time.
For homeowners near the I-470 corridor, this kind of investment typically increases long-term property values as the surrounding area becomes more desirable.
Buyers who purchase near Discovery Park now are betting on a neighborhood that's actively growing — not one that peaked years ago.
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Why Are Families and Buyers Choosing Lee's Summit Right Now?
Lee's Summit isn't just about one development. The whole community is strong.
The Lee's Summit R-VII School District ranks #6 in Missouri for 2026, according to Niche. It serves nearly 18,000 students across 29 schools with a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
Discovery Park adds one more reason to plant roots here. Families get trails, fitness, dining, and entertainment right in their backyard.
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$900 million — Total investment in Discovery Park
268 acres — Total size of the development off I-470
3.9 million sq ft — Total planned space across all four phases
2,791 — Luxury apartment units planned under the Alura brand
5+ miles — Of trails connecting to the Nature Trail at Unity Village
7 acres — Of recreational lakes for kayaking and paddleboarding
230 rooms — Combined hotel rooms (Marriott TownePlace + Home2 Suites by Hilton)
$479,000 — Lee's Summit median home price, May 2026
#6 in Missouri — Lee's Summit R-VII School District ranking for 2026 (Niche)
2031 — Planned completion year for all four phases
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If you're thinking about buying in Lee's Summit, now is a smart time to pay attention to what's happening off I-470. This community isn't slowing down.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Discovery Park in Lee's Summit?
When will Discovery Park be finished?
Construction started in Fall 2023 and runs through four phases until 2031. The first businesses — including Crown Veterinary Services, CoffeeHAUS, and Woodfire Pizza and Brews — are already open.
Does Discovery Park have apartments or is it just commercial?
Both. Discovery Park includes 2,791 luxury apartment units under the Alura brand, along with retail, restaurants, Class A office space, hotels, and extensive outdoor amenities.
Will Discovery Park affect home values near I-470 in Lee's Summit?
Most economic research shows large mixed-use developments support nearby home values over time. Lee's Summit's median home price was $479,000 in May 2026, and continued investment in the area tends to support long-term appreciation.
How good are the Lee's Summit schools?
The Lee's Summit R-VII School District ranks #6 in Missouri for 2026 (Niche). It serves nearly 18,000 students across 29 schools with a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
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Sources: REBusinessOnline | KSHB News | Fox4KC | OnlyInYourState | Niche School Rankings | Redfin Market Data | discoveryparkls.com. Data current as of May 2026.
Discovery Park is a 268-acre, $900 million mixed-use development in Lee's Summit, Missouri, built along Interstate 470. It will deliver 3.9 million square feet of housing, restaurants, retail, offices, hotels, and outdoor recreation when fully complete in 2031. The project includes more than five miles of trails, seven acres of recreational lakes, and 2,791 luxury apartment units. It's one of the largest mixed-use developments in Kansas City metro history.
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