Parkville sits right on the Missouri River, and its downtown grew up around that. English Landing Park runs along the water with trails and a Saturday farmers market, Park University climbs the bluff just above Main Street, and the historic storefronts below fill up with shoppers on the weekends. It is a town of old brick buildings, a busy college, and newer subdivisions like Creekside pushing out toward Route 45. All of that creates steady demand for space that homes, dorms, and shops don’t have. Kansas City North Storage serves Parkville with drive-up units a short drive up the highway.

Our facility is at 7557 NW Cookingham Drive, off I-29 near KCI, with drive-up storage, vehicle parking, and large enclosed units on month-to-month terms.

Standard Units and Sizes

• 8.5′ x 20′ parking space — uncovered, paved, fenced and gated.
• 9′ x 30′ parking space — uncovered, for longer trailers and RVs.
• 10′ x 10′ enclosed — 100 sq ft, 9′ x 7′ roll-up door, drive-up.
• 10′ x 13.5′ enclosed — 135 sq ft, drive-up.
• 10′ x 20′ enclosed — 200 sq ft, vehicle storage allowed.
• 10′ x 25′ enclosed — 250 sq ft, vehicle storage allowed.
• 13.5′ x 50′ enclosed — 675 sq ft, 11′ x 14′ door.

Every unit is drive-up and non-climate-controlled. The unit size guide shows what each holds.

Getting to Our Facility from Parkville

From Main Street, the quick route is Route 9 north to Route 152, then east a short way to I-29 and a few minutes north to the NW Cookingham Drive exit. Plan on roughly 15 to 20 minutes. If you’re coming from the Creekside or Riss Lake side of town, you’re already close to 45 and 152, which trims the trip. For a student hauling a summer’s worth of dorm gear or a shop owner moving displays, that mostly-highway drive beats fighting narrow downtown streets with a full load.

Storage for Park University Students and Staff

Park University runs its flagship campus right above downtown, and the academic calendar creates a predictable storage crunch. Dorms and off-campus apartments empty in May and refill in August, and hauling a mini-fridge and four bins of clothes back to another state twice a year makes little sense. A small drive-up unit covers the summer.

Students, families, and staff use storage for:

• Dorm and apartment furniture between semesters
• Bins, books, and school supplies over summer break
• Mini-fridges, microwaves, and small appliances
• Belongings during a study-abroad term
• Athletic and recreational gear

A 10′ x 10′ holds a typical dorm setup, and month-to-month terms let roommates split a unit and the cost.

Business Storage for Historic Downtown Parkville

The shops, galleries, and restaurants along Historic Downtown Parkville work out of century-old buildings with almost no back room, and the town’s events, the farmers market season, festivals at English Landing, holiday shopping, swing inventory hard by the calendar. Off-site space is the practical fix. Retailers keep overflow stock and seasonal displays with us, restaurants store patio furnishings in the off-season, and contractors working Parkville’s steady renovations park tools and materials in a drive-up unit.

Our business storage handles inventory, records, event and promotional materials, work trailers, and landscaping equipment. The large enclosed units give a growing business real room without a commercial lease.

Moving and Household Storage in Parkville

Between new construction on the west side and older homes near downtown, plenty of Parkville families are moving, renovating, or waiting on a closing, and those timelines rarely line up. Our moving storage gives you room while you sell, stage, build, downsize, or combine households. For everyday overflow, household storage covers furniture, seasonal items, and the gear that fills a garage. Drive-up access keeps heavy pieces off the stairs.

Vehicle Storage in Parkville

With English Landing, Platte Landing, and the river close by, recreation gear is part of life here. If a boat trailer, camper, or second vehicle is crowding a driveway, our paved parking and vehicle-approved enclosed units give it a home. Confirm length before reserving an enclosed space.

Why Parkville Customers Choose Kansas City North Storage

• Drive-up access on every unit
• Enclosed units from 100 to 675 square feet
• Small units sized for dorm and apartment overflow
• Paved vehicle and trailer parking
• Month-to-month rental agreements
• 24/7 gate access by code or the gate app
• Fenced and gated lot with HD security cameras

Convenient to Parkville and the River Communities

Kansas City North Storage is an easy drive from Parkville, Park University, Historic Downtown, Creekside, and the neighborhoods along Route 45. Nearby, our Riverside storage page and Weatherby Lake storage page cover the areas just south and east. For events and city services, the City of Parkville and Visit Platte County stay current.

Whether it’s a summer dorm unit, overflow for a downtown shop, or moving storage during a build, we have space that fits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kansas City North Storage from Parkville?

Our facility at 7557 NW Cookingham Drive is about 15 to 20 minutes from Parkville, mostly via Route 9 to Route 152 and north on I-29.

Do you offer summer storage for Park University students?

Yes. A 10′ x 10′ drive-up unit holds a typical dorm setup, terms are month-to-month, and roommates can split one unit and the cost over the summer.

What is the largest unit you offer?

Our largest is a 13.5′ x 50′ enclosed unit, 675 square feet with an 11′ x 14′ door, big enough for a boat, an RV, or a contractor’s full load.

Address: 7557 NW Cookingham Dr, Kansas City, MO 64163
Call: 816-410-0704
Office Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm | Gate Access: 24/7

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