Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity (Unaudited) - KRG, LP - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2018 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	General Partner Common Equity	General Partner Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Partners' capital, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 1,565,411	$ 1,562,421	$ 2,990
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation activity	1,447	1,447
Other comprehensive income attributable to Parent Company	2,157		2,157
Distributions declared to Parent Company	(26,563)	(26,563)
Net loss	(17,917)	(17,917)
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests	452	452
Partners' capital, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2018	$ 1,524,987	$ 1,519,840	$ 5,147