Even in the face of rapid growth, Lee’s Summit has managed to protect its original country atmosphere and semi-rural suburban feeling. It is this very balance of expanding urban amenities with lush rolling hills and open space that continues to draw an increasing number of newcomers. Home to a progressive corporate community, Lee’s Summit Hospital, Longview Community College, regional shopping centers, fine restaurants, and a variety of cultural and entertainment venues, Lee’s Summit provides urban amenities to many of the smaller towns and cities that surround it. Housing options include an attractive selection of newer neighborhoods and modern construction as well as charming older homes. Recreational amenities include golf courses and country clubs, tennis courts, ballfields, organized team sports, and lush parks with picnic facilities and hiking trails. Scenic parks, nature centers, and lakes for boating and fishing are minutes from home.