Lee’s Summit offers families a charming and vibrant historic downtown district, proximity to outdoor amenities like Longview Lake and Powell Gardens, and an active Parks and Recreation system. Award-winning schools, convenient interstate highway access and an abundance of safe, affordable communities are drawing many families to Lee’s Summit. With a population of almost 95,000 it is the 6th largest city in the state of Missouri, but keeps it’s small town feel with a thriving downtown. Some of it’s most recent accolades include Best Old House Neighborhoods, Best Places to Live by Money Magazine, Gold Medal Award for the National Recreation and Park association and the winner of the Great American Main Street Awards. With two large shopping outlets residents can find everything they need within city limits. New homes in Lee’s Summit offer the best of suburban living in an urban enclave – – it’s a great place to live, shop, work and play.