Performances of the Leawood Stage Company are held at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park located at 14701 Mission Road.
Directions
From 435 drive south on either State Line or Roe Boulevard. Access Mission Road from 119th or 135th Street. Continue south on Mission to 147th. Turn left into the Ironwoods Park entrance.
From Highway 69 drive east on 151st Street to Mission Road. Turn left on Mission Road. Turn right into the Ironwoods Park entrance.
Parking
Two large parking lots offer parking for the amphitheater with overflow parking on a grass field. Handicapped parking next to the amphitheater is offered with proper identification.
Audience Tips
The Amphitheater sits in a natural setting and currently has simple amenities.
- Some seating is available in chairs on concrete risers but the greatest area is lawn seating.
- Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended.
- Picnics are welcomed but alcohol is prohibited within the park.
- No Smoking is allowed within the amphitheater bowl area.
- Dogs must be on a leash and sit outside of the bowl area. Due to the size of the crowds, the darkened audience area and loud noises from the production we recommend leaving your four-legged friends at home for the evening.
Ironwoods Park
Ironwoods Park is the newest park in the Leawood park system. This 70 acres park includes the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse, “Prairie Lessons” Sculpture, Prairie Oak Nature Center, The Lodge, Camp Ironwoods Cabins, and Ironwoods Challenge Course in addition to the Amphitheater. Also located within the park are 2.0 miles of bike/hike trails, a 2 acre lake, an open air shelter and a playground. Future improvements include restrooms, shower house and a state of the art amphitheater development.
Future Development of the Amphitheater
The City of Leawood is planning development of an outdoor amphitheater and surrounding areas including theater space, façade, storage, restrooms, parking, viewing areas, the nearby lake, and the walkways to the theater from the parking areas. This will become a beautiful venue to accommodate theatrical performances, musical concerts, cultural arts camps, and other special events. The project will retain the rustic character and functionality of the current park amenities. The development will enhance and preserve the existing natural environment and respect the visual and audio intrusion on the surrounding neighborhoods. In addition to the master plan, the City has budgeted monies for the construction of a restroom/concession facility in 2008. Each year thereafter would address the next phase of construction.
