Top Liberty Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Old Red Bridge in Minor Park is a historic pedestrian bridge spanning the Blue River on the south side of Kansas City. Decommissioned from vehicle traffic and now functioning as a pedestrian walkway, the bridge offers an outdoor setting steeped in character — its red-painted steel railings adorned with more than 2,500 love locks placed by couples as pledges of commitment, a tradition that has made it one of Kansas City's most distinctive romantic landmarks. The bridge is a sought-after site for outdoor wedding ceremonies, situated within Minor Park's natural surroundings along the Blue River corridor. Kansas City Parks & Recreation manages venue rentals, which include five hours of event time for ceremony and reception use. Because the setting is fully outdoors and within a public park, the venue operates without electricity or on-site restrooms — amenities that couples typically supplement with outside arrangements. For events with 250 or more guests, large equipment, or alcoholic beverages, additional permits and general liability insurance are required. Inquiries and bookings are handled through the KC Parks weddings office, reachable by phone on weekdays and after hours, with email access through the parks department's dedicated weddings address.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• 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 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 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 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.