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Used Books, Then Roanoke Park

Pick a book for each other at Prospero's on West 39th, then carry them to a bench in Roanoke Park.

Free1 hr 40 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Used Books, Then Roanoke ParkA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Prospero’s Books, the start. Stop 2, Roanoke Park, 0.5 miles from stop 1, 5 min drive. The route is about 0.5 miles end to end.STATE LINE RD39TH ST5 min driveSTART Prospero’s BooksRoanoke Park12N0.1 miUsed Books, Then Roanoke ParkShoppingOutdoorsDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Goat & Rabbit, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Smalter Gallery, art, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • OurHouseKC, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen (39th Street), food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Rebel Coffee, coffee, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Hi-Dive Lounge, drinks, 3 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Prospero’s BooksFree to browse. Each pick a book for the other.about 50 min · 1800 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours checked recently · then 5 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Roanoke ParkA free bench and a view over the neighborhood. It is outdoors.about 45 min · 3601 Roanoke Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Browse first, then walk the 0.4 miles to the park. The shop closes at 8 PM Monday to Saturday and 6 PM Sunday. The park is outdoors.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on October 4, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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