Located in Parkville, Missouri, the Riss Lake community sits just off Highway 45. The lake itself is the center of the neighborhood, inviting residents to enjoy its peaceful waters. The heavily wooded area and rolling hills on which the homes are situated can be viewed as a haven for busy residents who want to relax and get away from the daily hustle and bustle.
Many homes in Riss Lake are within walking distance of the 134 – acre lake. If you love to fish, the lake is stocked full of rainbow trout, crappie, bass, and catfish, and many activities are organized by the community’s Riss Lake Fishing Club.
While the quiet neighborhood of Riss Lake provides a sense of seclusion, it is conveniently located just a few minutes from Parkville Commons Shopping Center and the shops and restaurants of Historic Downtown Parkville. For an even more varied and rich community experience, Riss Lake is just 15 minutes away from downtown Kansas City, 25 minutes from the Plaza, 12 minutes from Zona Rosa, and 20 – 30 minutes from the many attractions offered by Kansas City, including Union Station, the Kauffman Centre for the Performing Arts, the Nelson Atkins Museum, and the National World War I Museum.
For amenities, the neighborhood sports tennis courts, walking trails, playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, and 3 swimming pools!
If you’re in the market for a maintenance – provided community, the Reserve at Riss Lake features the same beautiful landscape, while also including lawn care, snow removal, and trash pickup.
Subdivisions in Riss lake include The Estates of Riss Lake, Riss Lake Manor, Riss Lake Meadows, The Reserve at Riss Lake, and West Shores Estates.
School District Information
Riss Lake students attend the Park Hill School District, which is ranked as one of the top districts in the state.
Elementary schools for the area include English Landing (located at 6500 NW Klamm Drive) and Graden (at 8804 Highway 45).
For 6th grade, all Parkville students attend Plaza Middle School, located 10 minutes away at 6501 NW 72nd St.
Lakeview Middle School (located about 5 minutes away at 6720 NW 64th St.) serves 7th and 8th grade students in the area.
The neighborhood’s high school is Park Hill South, located about 10 minutes away at 4500 River Park Drive.
Private Schools
St. Therese Catholic School serves grades K–8 and is under 10 minutes away, located at 7277 Highway 9. St. Therese also has an early childhood center.
Preschools
Other preschools in the area include Parkville Children’s Cottage Montessori School and Parkville Academy.