Could possibly be coming out to Fort Leavenworth next year. It looks real nice and very small my type of place. I am not a city person by any means but it's nice that KS City is right there if needed. Anyway I like the looks of this ba
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We were there for a year for CGSC. We lived off post and were very glad we did. We had a spacious house near downtown and under BAH.
The commissary and PX are fine and the post itself is a pretty one. PEDS clinic is overall very good/friendly. Didn't have a great experience with the legal assistance at SJA so wouldn't use them again unless absolutely necessary.
There is a post event called PAIR Day where community businesses and services have tables with info. It's a great resource but be advised the companies are not necessarily endorsed by the fort. It's easy to trust a company there b/c it's on post but a company's presence there doesn't not mean it is good. However the event is worth attending.
Jack & Jill preschool is excellent and our friends with older kids loved the school on post. Heard mixed reviews of Xavier the Catholic school so check with the school liaison officer about it.
For pets the post vet is really good though it can be tough to get an appointment. Pioneer Animal Hospital on S. 4th is a good choice.
Please be very very wary of Deb's Riverview Kennel. She markets heavily to military families at PAIR Day. My dog and several others became ill after a stay Deb's. As I asked around post I found many people had a similar bad experience there. Just research carefully if you are thinking of boarding there.
The Countryside Kennel in Easton KS is excellent and highly-recommended. Main Street Pet Resort in Platte City MO is great for grooming and very caring for boarding though didn't have the green space we wanted for our pet. They do drop off and pick up at the PX which is nice. Ani-pals resort is by the KC Speedway and excellent as well. ba
Baan Thai and Osaka are the two of the best restaurants in town. Outstanding food. Marfields pub is in the "hinterlands" on 2nd Street but an excellent hole-in-the wall place. Great pub food.
There's a farmers market on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. It's OK not a huge selection. I found a caterpillar on my lettuce AFTER I washed it. So the food's fresh! but ick.
Amie H. asks: We are PCSing to Fort leavenworth I was wondering are there any restrictions on pets? We have been told that you can only have two and they can only weigh like 50lbs if you live on post. Any information will help. Thanks.
Tamara J. says: Loved fort Leavenworth. THere is always something to do on post. If you have school aged children the schools there are great. Everything is about 30 mins away from post. Leavenworth has some great mom and pops shops too.
Kimberly D. says: We are now at Fort Leavenworth it a small community with a ton of post activities. So far the weather has been amazing my kids never wanna come inside. The school have a much high standard and more money to spend on the kids. Leavenworth is on the river and has a completely different landscape then what you picture for KS. Rolling hills and lovely trees.
Courtney M. asks: Can anyone recommend areas or communities not too far from post? We will be coming with a 2 month old and a 2 year old and have a large dog so we ned a place pet and child friendly :) I appreciate any help ladies!
Sierra R. says: We just bought a house in Lansing. There is a lot of military in this area both renting and owning. Its about 15 minutes from the main gate. And yes getting on post housing can be a little difficult... We live in the Carriage Crossing subdivision.
Ashley D. says: Hey Courtney! I was told I was going to have to wait at least 4 months for a house but we didn't have to wait at all once we moved here. We got one the day after we got no ba
Christy F. says: We didn't have to wait either. We have 4 kids. They did try to put us in the crappy houses but we told them we wanted to see something else and ended up getting an updated house.
Irma N. says: Hi courtney when we got on post we had a house the same day just depends how picky u are.
Stephanie G. says: Courtney If you need a place to stay off post temporarily give Condotel in Lansing a call. We have stayed there many times and it is awesome for long term stays. They are basically apartments that are fully furnished with a full size kitchen and washer /dryer. Which is great to have if you have children. I think they are pet friendly and the rates are pretty reasonable.=)
Amanda T. says: We also didn't have to wait when we got here. From what I've been told the online wait list is pretty much BS and it goes by first come first serve once you arrive.