Parkville, Missouri
Parkville, Missouri | |
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McKay Hall at Park University | |
Location of Parkville, Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 39°11′14″N 94°44′32″W / 39.18722°N 94.74222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Platte |
| Platted | 1844 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dean Katerndahl |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.576 sq mi (40.342 km2) |
| • Land | 14.948 sq mi (38.715 km2) |
| • Water | 0.628 sq mi (1.625 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,117 |
• Estimate (2022) | 8,541 |
| • Density | 574.3/sq mi (221.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 64151-64152 |
| Area code | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-56288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396154 |
| Sales tax | 7.975% |
| Website | parkvillemo.gov |
Parkville is a city in Platte County, Missouri, United States and is a part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The population was 7,177 at the 2020 census. According to the 2022 census, the city is estimated to have a population of 8,541. Parkville is known for its antique shops, art galleries, and historic downtown. The city is home to Park University, English Landing Park, Platte Landing Park, and the National Golf Club of Kansas City. Large neighborhoods in Parkville include: Riss Lake, The National, Thousand Oaks, Creekside, Parkville Heights, River Hills, Riverchase, The Bluffs, Downtown, and Pinecrest.