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Tennis at Mill Creek, Then a Plaza Patio

An hour on the Plaza Tennis Center's courts, then dinner on the Gram & Dun patio a few blocks away.

About $35–$120 for two2 hrs 55 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Tennis at Mill Creek, Then a Plaza PatioA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Plaza Tennis Center, the start. Stop 2, Gram & Dun, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 10 min walk. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza. Landmarks shown: Country Club Plaza.PLAZA47TH STMAIN STWORNALL RDPENNSYLVANIA AVECENTRAL ST10 min walkTHE PLAZASTART Plaza Tennis CenterGram & Dun12N0.1 miTennis at Mill Creek, Then a Plaza PatioSportsFoodWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap
Also close by
  • The Better Cheddar, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Granfalloon Restaurant & Bar, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • True Food Kitchen, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Messenger Coffee (Plaza, Jefferson St), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Beloved! Boutique, shopping, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Bruú Café, coffee, 3 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Plaza Tennis CenterCourt fees are not published; this is a planning estimate.about 75 min · 4747 Mill Creek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recently · then 10 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Gram & DunDinner on the patio.about 90 min · 600 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112Website Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue (Plaza).

How the night flows

Reserve a court, rally for an hour, then walk across Mill Creek Park to dinner.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Lot at the tennis center; walk to dinner.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Court shoes. Bring your own rackets and balls.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Gram & Dun. Check their pages or call before you go.

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We last looked over this date on September 23, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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