Paola, a historic community with old fashioned charm and grace, welcomes all who are interested in a small-town way of life. The Sunday afternoon socials, the picnics in Wallace Park and the elegant churches are just a few of the reasons why Paola is so attractive.

We are fortunate to have a strong array of medical professionals available to our people. Our businesses are progressive and customer-oriented. Recreation is a premier feature of our area with two lakes (Hillsdale eight miles north of Paola, and Lake Miola within the City limits), baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, golf courses, and a new city Aquatic Center.

Paola has forward-looking entrepreneurs who are facing the challenges of the future. Our businesses and public services are expanding to meet the needs of our people. US-169 has been enhanced to a four-lane highway to improve even more our access to the immediate Kansas City area. We have the best of both worlds--the amenities of small-town America with all the conveniences of a major metropolitan area close at hand.

Paola has an exceptional school system for both children and adults. Learning, a life-time adventure, is the foundation of the educational system.

Paola, a dynamic and extremely solid community, provides families a chance to grow. Our people are proud of our community and invite others to come share with us. Come, see for yourself. Paola is truly a unique place to live, work and raise a family.