The City of Andover engaged LK Architecture to design the community’s first amphitheater, creating a permanent venue to support its annual concert series and a broader range of musical and entertainment events. The City sought a more formal setting anchored by a permanent stage structure that could elevate the visitor experience.
LK Architecture collaborated with the City’s steering committee through a series of design workshops to explore concepts, site locations, orientation, and overall program. This process led to the selection of a new site and a reoriented layout that formed a natural bowl, improved acoustics, and unified key park elements—including parking areas and existing amenities—into a cohesive, walkable environment. The configuration also allowed for a new patio designed for VIP use during concerts and adaptable for private event rentals.
The next part of the project was born in the aftermath of the tornado that struck Andover in 2022. After being tragically lost, the lodge was re-imagined and recently rebuilt as a modern,
versatile event space that now serves as the centerpiece of the park and amphitheater complex, supporting community gatherings, performances, meetings, and celebrations.
To further enhance the visitor experience of the complex, LK Architecture is once again working with the City of Andover to conceptualize another phase – a dedicated concessions
and restroom building – that will help set the venue apart as a top local destination.
City of Andover, Kansas
4 acres
10,000 seating capacity