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Clay-Platte Trackers of Kansas City

Lights on the Plaza

Kansas City, Missouri

Saturday, December 1, 2012

 

WALK DESCRIPTION:  This walk takes you through the Country Club Plaza and surrounding areas.  The Plaza is a virtual outdoor museum of Spanish architecture and European art.  J.C Nichols developed the area in 1922 as the nation’s first suburban shopping center, in 1930 the first official Plaza Lighting ceremony took place, this year marks the 82nd year.   Walkers, while marveling at the beautiful Christmas lights, will have an opportunity to view the 130 foot tall reproduction of the Giralda Tower of Seville.  Another Plaza wonder on the route is the beautiful Seville Light and Diana, one of the largest man-made waterfalls in the nation.  Kansas City is second only to Rome in the number of fountains.  Walkers have the option to walk completely in daylight, partly in daylight and partly in dusk, or to do the entire walk in the dust and dark.  We hope that everyone will stop by, have a cookie, a hot drink and visit with old and new friends after the walk.

START POINT:  All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut, Kansas City, MO.  Restrooms will be available at the start point. 

WALK TIME: Start between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.  You must be finished by 8 p.m. Sunset is at 5 p.m. Event will take place regardless of weather. 

WALK RATING: Both 5K and 10K routes are available and rated 2A, some moderate hills and a few stairs on city sidewalks.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Main St & Baseball Walks

REGISTRATION: Fee is $3.00 for IVV credit walkers.  A donation from fun walkers would be appreciated. Event is open to the public.

PROCEDURE:  At start point of the event, complete a start card.  Carry this card with you on the walk and present it at the checkpoints.  Walkers missing a checkpoint may be refused IVV credit.  Start cards remain the property of the Clay-Platte Trackers and must be turned in at the finish point when the walk is complete.

PARKING:  There are approximately fifty parking spots available at the start point.  Additional parking may be found on Warwick and Walnut, the streets which border the church, and on Oak Street which borders the Nelson Art Gallery.

REFRESHMENTS:  Water and restrooms available at start point, check point and locations along the routes.  Stay for a hot drink and cookies after the event.

DIRECTIONS TO THE START POINT:  From I-35 N or I-70 W, take Southwest Traffic way, left on 43rd street right on Main left on 45th Street.  From I-70 E, take exit 5C, turn right onto ramp to Jackson Ave., bear right onto E 39th St., immediately turn left onto Jackson Ave., right on E. Linwood, Left on Main St., left on E45th St.  From the south take US-71 to Swope Pkwy / Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd exit.  Turn left on Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd and turn right onto Main Street, turn right on E 45th St., and then your 1st right onto Walnut Street

CONTACT: cpt739@live.com

SANCTION: This event is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).  We remind you to bring both IVV books (event and distance).  IVV books are available at the start/finish for $5.00 each.

ELIGIBITY: All ages are welcome. Family participation is encouraged. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

DISCLAIMERS: The sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or material damage. Reasonable effort will be made by the sponsors to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event.

 

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Start Location.

All souls Unitarian Universalist Church

4501 Walnut

Kansas City, MO 64111

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Lights of the Plaza Walk photos

 

More photos from the Andrew’s web site.

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