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× NOW HIRING: Join the BCPD! Now hiring a police officer. Apply Now Home City Police Fire Residents Visit News Calendar Pay a Bill Contact Us -- A Place for Everyone We'll make room for you in our small town -- for a day or for a lifetime. Full of Life & Color Baldwin City is an active, vibrant place to live, work, and play. Here's to Us Fireworks spark over the September 18, 2021 150+1 Birthday Celebration News you need Vehicle vs. Building Incident Results in No Injuries 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Now Available Library Board seeks new member — About Us Small Town Charm, Deep Roots Home to the Maple Leaf Festival, Baker University, a unique and well-preserved historic downtown and more, all on the Santa Fe Trail. Maple Leaf Festival 2021 Baker University, the heart and soul of Baldwin City since 1858 Beautiful historic downtown Baldwin City Check out some of Baldwin City's historic places! For a small city, we're big on service! Community Center Project Learn more about the Baldwin City Community Center project, and donate now to get your name on the Maple Leaf Memorial! Events & Happenings There is always something interesting to see, do or get involved with around here. Check out the City Calendar . Energy Independence While much of the country has struggled with power issues recently, the Baldwin City team shone. — WELCOME TO THE MIDWEST'S BEST KEPT SECRET Baldwin City is many things to many people... Festive Hard Working Historic Smart Active — About Us Green energy for a greener Baldwin City. The City partnered with Evergy to install a solar field behind the Public Utilities Building at 1015 Orange Street, which was completed in September of 2019. The solar field adds to the City’s mix of green and renewable energy. Click here to check the energy output of the solar field. "Baldwin City has amazing small businesses that the community embraces and supports." -Lori Gardner, owner of Homestead Kitchen & Bakery "This is the best place I've ever lived!!!!" -- random citizen "It’s a wonderful place to raise a family!" -Lacy "I’ve lived in Baldwin City two times over the years. The second time was because I knew this community was steeped in art and culture. For a town this size and so close to other, larger communities, it has its own identity." -Melinda Hipple "I can head out the door and can run, walk or bike in every direction. I often see deer, foxes, turtles, all kinds of birds, etc, and beautiful gardens and yards." -Devon Mihesuah "We like the friendly, civic minded citizens, the church bells ringing the hours and playing hymns twice a day, the beautiful trees, the Baker campus and activities, the flowers downtown and at the pool, the new venue downtown at Sullivan Square..." -Donna Masoner "Baldwin City is brimming with kindness and warmth. People want you to feel at home here, and you know it." -Lynn Hughes "El Patron, the friendliest staff and best Mexican food in the area, including Kansas City. Cobblestone streets Baker University Clean, safe downtown" -@MeetuinMiddle via Twitter Stay in the know. Sign up for the Baldwin Beacon Newsletter. Sign up today Baldwin City is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States about 12 miles south of Lawrence and 15 miles west of Gardner. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 4,700. The city is home to Baker University, the state's oldest four-year university. Visit Baldwin City and discover what we have to offer. Historic sites, great people and a friendly downtown make Baldwin City a one-of-a-kind place. City Hall 785.594.6427 Public Works 785.594.6907 Police Department 785.594.3850 After Hours Non-Emergency Number: 785.843.0250 © 2022 Baldwin City. All Rights Reserved. Privacy + Terms E-NEWSLETTER SIGN UP × Close...