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Arena Games & the Rock Island Bridge

Book an indoor court at Hy-Vee Arena, then cool down with a step-free bridge stroll and river view.

About $20–$90 for two2 hrs 18 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Arena Games & the Rock Island BridgeA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Hy-Vee Arena, the start. Stop 2, Rock Island Bridge, 0.1 miles from stop 1, 8 min drive. The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: West Bottoms.WEST BOTTOMSKansas RiverSTART Hy-Vee ArenaRock Island Bridge12N0.1 miArena Games & the Rock Island BridgeGamesStopDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Yoga on the Bridge (Rock Island Bridge), things to do, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Voltaire, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Stockyards Brewing Co., brewery, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Stockyards history intermission, outdoors, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Golden Ox, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Lemonade Park, music, 1 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Hy-Vee ArenaReserve the activity you want and ask about equipment. The arena lists ramps, elevators and wheelchair viewing areas.about 75 min · 1800 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO · then 8 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Rock Island BridgeUse the east entrance. The bridge lists gradual ramps, an elevator, wide step-free paths and rest areas.about 55 min · 1799 American Royal Dr, Kansas City, MO 64102Website Google Maps Apple Maps
The exterior of Hy-Vee Arena in the West Bottoms
Photo: Conman33 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Walking out on the rusted Rock Island Bridge
Photo: Smuckola · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Confirm and book a court or another available activity at Hy-Vee Arena first, then drive to the bridge's accessible east entrance for a short stroll.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
The arena and bridge have separate parking. The bridge lists accessible spaces near its main entrance; confirm event changes at both stops.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for any stop. Check their pages first; they keep their own hours.

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 September 17, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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