Nobody is quite sure how it got its name. But there is an old story that it was the Sugar Maples growing along the banks of the creek that gave the water its unique flavor. Today, the City of Sugar Creek boasts of its own unique flavor. Nestled in the suburban area of Kansas City, Missouri, Sugar Creek offers all the charm of a small town with all the advantages of a big city location. Here you will find neighbors who care for each other, a progressive and accessible city government and a vibrant business community. In short, it is a special place where life is a little sweeter.