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Barney Allis Plaza sits in the heart of downtown Kansas City between Central and Wyandotte Streets and 12th–13th Streets. While the onsite parking garage that once served the plaza closed in early 2024 for demolition as part of a broader redevelopment, the site remains a key reference point for organizers and visitors. The redevelopment aims to create greenspace, event areas, a dog park, play spaces, and a new parking garage with about 580 spaces, targeting completion in 2026. Until full completion, events will be hosted at nearby venues like KC Music Hall and Municipal Auditorium, with easy access via transit and pedestrian connections to the Marriott Downtown and surrounding facilities.
Whether you’re catching a concert, a tennis exhibition, or a city event, you’ll want straightforward steps to secure your seats, plan parking, and arrange comfortable stays nearby. This page provides practical details about getting there, parking alternatives, transit options, and recommended nearby hotels and dining, all tailored to help you book with confidence.
Venue context and future plans: Barney Allis Plaza has a storied place in Kansas City history, including links to the Kansas City Explorers World TeamTennis team and various tennis exhibitions. Named in 1962 for hotelier Barney Allis, the site is undergoing a redevelopment that introduces public art, greenspace, and new amenities. A redesigned area is planned to feature a greenspace, event spaces, a dog park, and a new parking garage with approximately 580 spaces, with completion anticipated in 2026. Until events return to a dedicated on-site space, nearby venues such as KC Music Hall and Municipal Auditorium will host performances. For attendees, the Downtown KC area remains well-connected via RideKC bus lines and the KC Streetcar, with pedestrian links to the Marriott Downtown, 201 West 13th Street, and other downtown facilities.
Getting there and parking: While the original onsite garage (201 West 13th Street, KC 64105) is no longer in operation, plan ahead with nearby parking options and convenient transit. We’ll guide you to practical options and affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to optimize your visit.
Nearby hotels and dining: The Kansas City Marriott Downtown is directly connected to the downtown area and offers historic lobby spaces inside the hotel. For dining and beverages, there are multiple nearby options within walking distance or a short ride, including affiliate partner hotels’ dining venues. Our recommendations focus on reliable, convenient choices to complement your event experience in downtown Kansas City.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Original Barney Allis Plaza parking garage capacity was about 970–975 spaces; the garage closed in early 2024 for demolition as part of the redevelopment project.
- Location: the plaza/garage sits between Central and Wyandotte Streets, and 12th–13th Streets in downtown Kansas City; the onsite garage is at 201 West 13th Street, KC 64105, with KC Music Hall entrances nearby at 301 West 13th Street and the Marriott Downtown at 200 West 12th Street.
- Notable history/events: the plaza hosted the Kansas City Explorers World TeamTennis team and tennis exhibitions; it was renamed in honor of hotelier Barney Allis in 1962; redevelopment was announced to include new public art and amenities.
- Transit and access: RideKC bus lines stop nearby and the KC Streetcar serves downtown; pedestrian connections link to the Marriott and other nearby facilities.
- Future plan: a redesigned Barney Allis Plaza will include a greenspace, multiple event areas, a dog park and play spaces, plus a new parking garage with about 580 spaces, targeting completion in 2026.
- Nearby hotels: Kansas City Marriott Downtown is directly connected to the area; historic lobby spaces exist within the Marriott.
- Current status for ticket buyers: as of 2026, the site is in redevelopment; events would use nearby venues (e.g., KC Music Hall, Municipal Auditorium) or relocated spaces.