Top Blue Springs Venues

• Spaces for 12-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Total Spaces

The Carriage Club is a full-service private country club established in 1956, situated on 6.6 acres within Kansas City's historic Country Club District. The club is recognized as one of the Midwest's premier racquet clubs, offering seven tennis courts — two clay — along with two paddle tennis courts, four permanent pickleball courts, a fitness center, multiple swimming pools, and an ice rink. For private events, the club opens nine distinct spaces suited to gatherings from an intimate dinner for twelve to a reception for more than 300. The Main Ballroom, the largest of these spaces, looks out over the pool, the Coach House, and an adjacent golf course. Smaller rooms — including the sunlit Garden Room, the East Room with views of Country Club Plaza, and the Chef's Table adjacent to the culinary kitchen — give planners options across a wide range of occasions and group sizes. A dedicated Director of Catering and the club's professional events staff guide each booking from inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Anita B. Gorman Park is an almost 46-acre public park in Kansas City North, managed by Kansas City Parks & Recreation. Originally known as Northgate Park, the property was first acquired by the Kansas City Parks Department in 1957 and expanded over the following decades. The park was renamed in 1991 to honor Anita Belle McPike Gorman — a civic leader who served as the first woman appointed to the Kansas City Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners, holding that post from 1979 to 1991 and serving as its president from 1986 to 1991. The park is home to the Northland Fountain, one of the few fountains in Kansas City that flows year-round, set amid open green meadows and mature trees. Its outdoor grounds are available for ceremonies and celebrations through the Kansas City Parks & Recreation rental program.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Shoal Creek Living History Museum occupies 80 acres within Hodge Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 1975, the museum features twenty-one structures — including seventeen authentic log cabins and homes relocated from surrounding counties — dating from 1807 to 1885. The grounds are open dawn to dusk for self-guided walking tours, with picnicking and trail access available year-round. Operated by the Shoal Creek Association, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the museum is dedicated to historical preservation and community education. During special events, re-enactors bring the nineteenth-century village to life with demonstrations and historical skits. The museum welcomes private bookings for weddings, Victorian teas, school programs, guided tours, and commercial or private museum rentals.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

The 7th Street Event Center occupies a historic building in Kansas City, Kansas, offering 9,000 square feet of entertainment and showroom space for gatherings of 100 to 500 guests. The venue's front hall sets a memorable first impression with a dramatic fluted staircase and bright red carpeting, while the upstairs ballroom features white walls, golden accents, and a ceiling painted as an open sky. The ballroom is equipped with a stage, a spacious dance floor, and a full bar, making it well-suited for weddings, quinceañeras, proms, luncheons, galas, and corporate events. A prep kitchen supports catering arrangements on-site.

• Spaces for 65 Guests

La Bodega is an authentic Spanish tapas restaurant and lounge situated in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District, just minutes from Downtown. Founded by James Taylor — whose background spans architecture, culinary training, brewmaster certification, and hospitality management — the restaurant is built around the Spanish philosophy of tapas: an unhurried, social style of dining that emphasizes leisure, camaraderie, and sharing. The menu centers on a diverse selection of hot and cold tapas, complemented by an award-winning sangria program featuring house-made red, white, rosé, and seasonal varieties. The open-air patio offers spacious outdoor seating suited to warm-weather events, while private dining rooms and full or partial restaurant buyouts give planners flexibility across a range of group sizes. La Bodega accommodates corporate events, rehearsal dinners, family celebrations, team outings, and private receptions. The events team works with each group to tailor menus to specific needs, drawing on in-house culinary and beverage expertise.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 4 Meeting Spaces

The Oak Room is the largest event space at the Leawood Community Center, located on the lower level of City Hall in Leawood, Kansas. The center opened in May 1997 and was renovated in June 2006, offering four multipurpose rooms suitable for wedding receptions, business meetings, retreats, civic gatherings, and private celebrations of many kinds. The Oak Room accommodates up to 200 guests and features natural light and a neutral color palette that allows for flexible décor and customization. Just outside the building, lush landscaping and a wooden amphitheater offer a backdrop for event photography. The surrounding City Hall complex includes ample free parking, including ADA-accessible spaces. Three additional rooms — the Maple Room (30 guests), Cedar Room (25 guests), and Walnut Room (12 guests) — are well suited for smaller gatherings, breakout sessions, or meetings. All spaces are managed through the City of Leawood's Parks, Recreation & Arts department, with a dedicated Rental & Event Supervisor on staff.

• Spaces for 55-90 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar

The Rickhouse is an exclusive private event space situated within the same building as Burg & Barrel, a burger and craft beer restaurant at 7042 W. 76th Street in Overland Park, Kansas. The space carries the rustic, mid-western character of the main dining room, with wood-paneling accents and its own private bar — a self-contained setting well suited to intimate gatherings. The Rickhouse accommodates up to 55 seated guests or 90 guests standing, making it a practical fit for rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, corporate events, baby showers, and holiday parties. Guests are served by a dedicated private server and bartender, and the space includes a personal jukebox, a 110" HD projection screen with HDMI connectivity, and six flat-screen TVs — useful for both sports viewings and slideshow presentations. A private bathroom is included. All food and beverage is handled in-house, and a $250 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the space.

• Spaces for 15-330 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 5 Event Spaces
• 8 Total Spaces

The Event Space at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center occupies a landmark building in Overland Park, Kansas — originally the King Louie West bowling alley and Ice Chateau, a mid-century Googie-style structure that opened in 1959 and operated for nearly fifty years before being reimagined as a cultural center. Following a 2015 renovation that honored the building's distinctive undulating roofline and angular stone facade, the Arts and Heritage Center opened in June 2017 and now draws more than 160,000 visitors annually. The centerpiece rental offering is the full event space, which accommodates up to 275 guests and can be divided into two separately bookable sections — a two-thirds portion for up to 175 guests and a one-third portion for up to 75. The space operates as an open-vendor facility, meaning clients may bring their own food and beverage, including alcohol. All full event space rentals include exclusive access to a finishing kitchen and an outdoor patio. Audio-visual equipment — three projectors with screens, wireless microphones, and a sound system — is included with the space, along with 300 white event chairs, round and banquet tables, and bar-height tables. Beyond the main event floor, the center offers a fully flexible Black Box Theater seating up to 330, two rehearsal studios accommodating up to 150 guests each, an art studio for groups up to 50, and a conference room for up to 15.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Milburn Country Club has been a gathering place for the Kansas City area since 1917, making it home to the oldest original golf course in the region. Situated in Overland Park, Kansas, the club rebuilt its clubhouse after a fire in 2010, reopening a 30,000-square-foot facility in 2013 that pairs updated amenities with views of the historic course. The clubhouse offers a range of interior and exterior spaces suited to events of varying scale — from intimate meetings to large celebrations. Spaces include the relaxed Langford Pub with its heated patio, the Sunset Room and Patio available for reserved gatherings, and the polished Board Room. The club provides event planning services alongside in-house catering, and events are hosted by members or their sponsored guests. Beyond events, Milburn offers members a championship golf course, year-round tennis, a seasonal swim facility, a fitness center, and multiple dining options — all within a single private club setting.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

Loch Lloyd Country Club is a private club set within the gated Village of Loch Lloyd, minutes from Leawood and a short drive from downtown Kansas City. Founded in the mid-1980s by Harry J. Lloyd, the club has spent more than 30 years bringing people together through championship golf, resort-style amenities, and exceptional hospitality. The club's 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Tom Watson, and the grounds include a resort-style pool complex with private cabanas, indoor and outdoor pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness center, and five distinct dining venues ranging from the upscale Fireside to the casual 19th Hole. For private events, Loch Lloyd offers a grand ballroom, intimate lounges, and outdoor terraces suited to weddings, corporate retreats, golf tournaments, and celebrations of all kinds — with an in-house culinary team supporting every event.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Fox & Hound in Overland Park, Kansas, is a sports bar and grill situated in the Indian Creek Shopping Center, offering private event hosting alongside its full-service bar and tavern kitchen. The venue is known for its award-winning craft beer and cocktail selection paired with tavern-style food. Private events at Fox & Hound accommodate office gatherings, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, showers, and reunions in a lively, game-filled setting. The space features pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, giant Jenga, ping pong, and an array of large-screen televisions — a backdrop that makes celebrations both casual and memorable. Great food, drinks, gaming, and music come together under one roof, giving event hosts the flexibility to fill the space with their own crowd while the venue handles the hospitality.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Park

The Lodge at Ironwoods is a city-owned event venue tucked inside Ironwoods Park in Leawood, Kansas, available for weddings, receptions, and private gatherings. The building's vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and hanging metal chandeliers give it the feel of a classic lodge, while the attached patio — which looks out over the surrounding woods — offers a natural backdrop for cocktail hours and outdoor moments. The main hall accommodates up to 300 guests for seated dinners, with a full commercial kitchen on-site and an open vendor policy that lets hosts choose their own caterer, décor, and entertainment. The Amphitheater at Ironwoods Park, a short walk away, provides an outdoor ceremony option for couples who want to begin their celebration in the open air before moving inside.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

Brookridge Golf Club is a private country club in Overland Park, Kansas, built around an 18-hole par-70 golf course with tree-lined fairways and Indian Creek winding throughout the property. At 6,483 yards from the back tees, the course is designed to challenge players of every skill level. Beyond golf, the club functions as a full-service family facility. The Nest offers casual dining with views of the Nest Deck, and the 19th Hole Grill & Bar serves golfers throughout the week. The fitness center provides more than 95 hours of weekly access, 37 cardio machines, 18 circuit training stations, and over 30 free group fitness classes each week. A main pool with diving boards, lap lanes, and full-time lifeguards rounds out the amenity set. Brookridge is home to men's and ladies golf leagues, couples events, and a junior golf program — making it a destination for members across all ages and interests.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

YaYa's Euro Bistro is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas, with more than 20 years of history hosting private events and celebrations. The name YaYa means grandmother and honors the grandmother of co-founder Paul Khoury, who traveled through Europe as an ambassador's wife gathering recipes and culinary ideas that would shape the restaurant's identity. The menu draws from American, Greek, French, and Italian traditions, with a commitment to freshness and seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and purveyors. Four private dining rooms accommodate groups of all sizes — from intimate gatherings to full restaurant buyouts for up to 170 seated or 200 for a cocktail reception. A private patio adds an outdoor option, and full-service catering is available both on-site and off-site for home celebrations, office parties, and outside venues. An on-site event coordinator works directly with hosts to customize menus and logistics for corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and other private events.

• Spaces for 200 Guests