Such a very modern, clean and well kept bathrooms and community center…read more Front desk helped me find the room where I was there for a workshop. The chairs in the workshop room were a bit run down though. The pool and other spaces look very nice.

Great place. Large swimming pool ,,exercise room with all the equipment you would ever need. A…read moreplace too take care of your little ones. A senior citizen center with lunch's for non senior at a good price. I just love this place!!!!

Went here for an event. It's a big gym and it's nice and clean too. Parking is available and plenty…read moreof it. This is a good place to rent out for your event if you plan to have a party, set up for business, or just visit.

I go for the Step Up Shawnee Walking club and it is always nice and clean…read more The people are very friendly.

I went to this library for the first time and it's a newer library with bright colors and modern…read moredesign. The librarian was helpful and pleasant and of course I like their check out scanner that can take a stack of books and check them at one time. Some libraries do not have the newer scanner. They had a good selection of children's books, which is where I was at primarily. They have some activity tables for children as well. I also liked the family restroom for when a diaper needs to be changed. There is parking that is covered next to it.

This customer service at this library deserves 5 stars by itself. We are always greeted and made to…read morefeel welcome here and I really appreciate that. The architectural design and all of the features included just makes the experience even better! The area for children has everything you could ever think of. From a large coloring table, to books for all ages & ethnicities. Regular tables and chairs to innovative reading nooks and huge lounging chairs. Whoever took on this project creating this library should be declared an artist if they aren't already. It is as if they are trying to prove a point that libraries don't have to be boring or just a place for books, but truly a spot to spend time with your family and everyone can find something to enjoy. These 5 star reviews tell no lies and I just had to add my 33 cents, since only 2 would just not be enough. Catch me at the library how about that?!

I've been doing volunteer work off and on at this location since well before 2008, It used to be…read moredown the street in a hole in the wall, and then they moved. As for what they do, that doesn't need explaining. They are the Democratic Committee of Jackson County. There's one in Lee's Summit, and a large location in Kansas City. What's cool about this location is the swag. Bring it on. And bring your cash. There's a few campaign t-shirts, which are $20. They have campaign buttons, and might even have older campaign buttons from past years if you ask. Like bags to hold your buttons? They have those as well. This is also where to buy or get campaign yard signs. This year the Governor Nixon signs are free. (I got one, and please don't steal it from my yard). The presidential yard signs are $10. They can also register you to vote. You fill out the form, they take it over to the election board. The election board, I think, is down the street. They can answer your questions about the candidates. They hold events and other things around Independence. I like the people who run this office. Every couple of years the change staff. They provide phones for phone banking, so you don't have to use your own. I give it 4 stars cause they need new phones, desperately. It's a busy office, especially at this time of year.

This is a great library. Lots of books and other resources available here and safe place to study,…read moreresearch, read and just enjoy the quiet. This library is probably not quiet as comfortable as the Mid-Continent Libraries that are spread throught Missouri on the other side of the river. But you can tell they tried to copy some of that vibe. Wifi is fast and lots of librarians. In fact, there are so many librarians here I wonder what they do all day.

A smaller library that is bright and welcoming. It was recently remodeled. Many areas to sit and…read morestudy with lots of natural light.

Yesterday I took my 14 month old grandson to this location. It's a nice modern building with lots…read moreof natural light. Very clean and they were cleaning while I was there on a continual basis. On this visit, we mostly visited the kids section even though I have been in the other areas when I've been alone. The children's section has a lot of nice resources and several computers for older children. There is and enjoyable discovery section for smaller children with activities next to large windows and some tables with age-appropriate chairs with a variety of learning toys. We checked out some toddler board books for my grandson. I do wish they had a better selection of board books. I feel like it was difficult to select appropriate books for him from the selection they had.

First of all the architectural design is INSANE. From the roof top patio to the circular conference…read moreroom. This Library is for all ages and is very inclusive. I was surprised to see all of the diverse books on the shelves and pamphlets available with information for what Juneteenth means! The library staff aren't the most welcoming, but if you have questions they will answer in depth. This place just isn't for books, they have dvds, host book discussions, art and exhibitions. So cool that they offer FREE career development classes from finance to sewing! The new Black & Veatch MakerSpace is dedicated to those wanting to learn or refresh sewing skills or basics of metal casting. The BEST part is that they have book clubs for kids in 1st grade all the way to high school and a few that get active! With all of the events no local child should be bored this summer!

We absolutely love Excelsiors community center - especially because our town doesn't have one. It's…read morea short 10 minute drive and we're thankful that you don't have to be local to get the same great pricing as everyone else! There's plenty to do and the included child care is amazing and ran by a great staff of ladies! My only wish is for a sauna!Everything is kept clean and nice - it's a wonderful addition to Excelsior!

The community center was a great addition to the city and surrounding areas as well! It is kept up…read morevery nicely, and there are plenty of employees around to help you whenever it is needed. My only complaints are not about the center, exactly. Rather, the operations. One issue is that the hours suck. Some of us work crazy hours and need a 5:00am option SEVEN DAYS A WEEK and we are also the same people who need a 9:00 closing option seven days a week as well. I understand the chances of this becoming 24 hours are extremely slim, but, in a perfect world, that would happen. Also, maybe more class instructors? I love yoga and barre, but as I mentioned, my hours vary and only offering barre once a week at 10:00 isn't fair to the many members who would like to see this offered at other days/times. All around, I love being a member and enjoy my time each day. I just wish the hours were better (seriously, extend the weekend hours!!) and the class options were a little more understanding.

This house always gets attention from people who drive by. I grew up across the street from it and…read morepeople would always drive by really slowly when they caught sight of it. This ultra mod house doesn't really fit into our turn of the century neighborhood...but it defiantly adds interest. The view from Valentine is not so spectacular. It stands out because of its Yellow color and bubble dome. (The dome area is awesome containing nothing but a circular couch and build-in speakers...this is such a party house.) The really shocking view is from the park, 30 or 40 feet below. Anyway, its an interesting house in an interesting neighborhood. One could spend a day checking out this whole midtown area with the Frank Lloyd wright house and Thomas Hart Benton home down the street and 39th street shops and restaurants close by too.