Leawood Stands With Taiwan

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I-lan Park is dedicated to Leawood’s sister city relationship with I-Lan, Taiwan. The park is home to one piece of public art: “Cloud Gate”.

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I-Lan Park

This 10 acre park is located at 126th Street and Nall Avenue and includes: one shelter pavilion with restrooms, one additional shelter with a grill, a trail that connects to the Leawood trail system on the east and the Overland Park trail to the west, an open play space, a playground and a beautiful Taiwanese garden and pagoda.

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