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Blue River Parkway
80th St. & Blue River Rd., Kansas City, MO 
Several miles of multi-use fields, fishing ponds,
hiking trails, horseback riding, picnics, shelter
houses and athletic fields.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

Blue Springs Lake & Beach
1500 NE Bowlin Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 
Offers 720 acres of water excitement in Fleming
Park. Power boat, ski, tube or jet ski on this
popular lake.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

Buffalo Meadows Park
9650 Lone Elm Rd., Lenexa, KS 
20-acre park that includes a jogging/walking trail,
open space to play, one shelter and ample parking.
lenexa.com * 913-477-7100

Camp Branch Glade
5151 W 175th St., Stillwell, KS 
A 58-acre park with a 1.5-mile trail system
consisting of three different loops and a unique
ecosystem.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

Celia Dayton Park
Franklin & Allen Sts., Spring Hill, KS 
Three picnic tables, tow charcoal grills and a
swing set.
springhillks.com * 913-592-3664

City of Independence Parks &
Recreation Dept.
201 N Dodgion St., Independence, MO 
A resource for family fun and recreation. Enjoy
multiple indoor and outdoor venues.
indepmo.org * 816-325-7370

Clay County Parks & Rec
17201 Paradesian St., Smithville, MO 
More than 6,000 acres of parks. Championship golf
courses, 24 miles of trails, 777 campsites, marinas,
museums and historic sites.
claycountymo.gov * 816-407-3400

Claybrook Park
21211 Jesse James Farm Rd., Kearney, MO 
The Claybrook shelter can accommodate up to 100,
includes electricity and restroom facilities.
claycountymo.gov * 816-407-3400

Coffee Creek Streamway Park
16050 Pflumm Rd., Olathe, KS 
3.4-mile paved multi-use trail, traversing open
fields, woodlands and stream. Trail access from
within Heritage Park.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

Craig Crossing Park
9145 Woodland Rd., Lenexa, KS 
15-acre park with walking/jogging path around a
pond that connects to the Gary Haller Trail and a
shelter that seats 32.
lenexa.com * 913-477-7100

Electric Park
9305 Loiret Blvd., Lenexa, KS 
Includes a shelter that seats 48, sand volleyball
courts, sport fields, playground, grills, restrooms, a
trail and horseshoe pits.
lenexa.com * 913-477-7100
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Ernie Miller Nature Center
909 N K7 Hwy., Olathe, KS 
116-acre nature park with tallgrass prairies, upland
meadows, three miles of nature trails, picnic shelter
and nature center.
jcprd.com * 913-826-2800

Flat Rock Creek Park
10300 Hauser St., Lenexa, KS 
10-acre park has a large natural area, creek, 0.4mile walking/jogging trail, playground, tennis court
and pool facility.
lenexa.com * 913-477-7100

Fleming Park
22807 Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO 
Largest of Jackson Co. parks, encompassing Blue
Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo, with more than
7,800 acres of recreational parkland.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

Fontana City Park
North Ave. & Stephens Rd., Fontana, KS 
Offering a shelter, commemorative flagpole and
picnic areas.
miamicountyks.org * 913-849-3693

Friendship Park
401 N Madison St., Spring Hill, KS 
Surrounded by chain-link fence and featuring a
large playground, slides and a sand pit for toddlers.
springhillks.com * 913-952-3664

George Owens Nature Park
1601 S Speck Rd., Independence, MO 
Provides 85 acres of beautiful forest, lakes,
picnicking, hiking trails and wildlife. Lodge and
lake-view pavilion are available for rental.
ci.independence.mo.us * 816-325-6254

Heritage Park
16050 Pflumm Rd., Olathe, KS 
1,238-acre park with lake, off-leash dog area, picnic
shelters, playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment,
trails and a disc golf course.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

Hillsdale Lake & State Park
26001 W 255th St., Paola, KS 
Outdoor recreational opportunities for campers,
anglers, boaters, hunters, swimmers, horseback
riders, hikers and more.
kdwp.state.ks.us * 913-783-4507

Hodge Park
7000 NE Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO 
Second largest park in KC, offering golf courses,
the Shoal Creek Living History Museum, an
amphitheater and numerous athletic fields.
kcparks.org/parks * 816-513-7500

Jackson County Parks & Rec
22807 Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO 
22,000 acres of fun with three lakes, campgrounds,
marinas and parks with trails for hiking, biking and
equestrian.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

John Anderson Park
4701 E 135th St., Grandview, MO 
One of Grandview's largest and most popular parks
and home to Splash Park. Trails, playgrounds, open
fields and shelters.
grandview.org * 816-316-4998

the John Brown Cabin, Statue and Memorial.
Camping available.
osawatomieks.org * 913-755-4460

Johnson County Park &
Recreation District
7900 Renner Rd., Shawnee Mission, KS 
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our
community, JCPRD offers programs and activities
for all ages.
jcprd.com * 913-438-7275

SEE + DO

wildlife and enjoy the wilderness with camping
areas and two shelter houses.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

Kansas City Parks & Recreation
4600 E 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 
Enjoy 212 parks, 49 fountains, 27 lakes, 38 miles of
trails/bikeways, 105 tennis courts, five golf courses,
four museums and more.
kcparks.org * 816-513-7500

Kill Creek Park
11670 Homestead Ln., Olathe, KS 
884-acre park with a 27-acre lake, picnic shelters,
swim beach, marina and more than 12 miles
of trails.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4173

Kill Creek Streamway Park
33460 W 95th St., DeSoto, KS 
Features two separate segments of paved, shareduse trails totaling nearly seven miles and a 16-acre
off-leash dog area.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

LaCygnes Reservoir
5851 W 399th St., LaCygne, KS 
Three boat ramps in the main lake and one ramp in
the cooling pool on the east side of the project.
kdwp.state.ks.us * 913-352-8941

Lake Jacomo
7401 W Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO 
970-acre lake located in the heart of Fleming Park.
Limited-horsepower regulations make it ideal for
sailboats and pontoons.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

Lake Miola
2470 W 299th St., Paola, KS 
725 acres, including a 200-acre lake for camping,
water sports, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, family
get-togethers and picnics.
paolachamber.org * 913-259-3665

Lakeside Nature Center
4701 E Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO 
Wildlife education programs with live animals for
all ages. Nature Center has a hiking trail, picnic
pavilion and native-Missouri wildlife exhibit.
lakesidenaturecenter.org * 816-513-8960

Landahl Park
MO Hwy. 7 & Truman Rd., Blue Springs, MO 
Mountain biking, horseback riding, five soccer
fields, softball field, picnic shelter, 40 picnic tables,
primitive camping, hiking and skiing.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

Lexington Lake Park
8850 Sunflower Rd., De Soto, KS 
465-acre park with a 30-acre fishing lake, 1.6-mile
paved multi-use trail and 1.5-km mountain bike/
hiking trail, playground and picnic shelter.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

John Brown Memorial Park

Little Blue Trace Park

10th & Main Sts., Osawatomie, KS 
Dedicated in 1910 by President Roosevelt. Includes

39th St. & Little Blue Pkwy., Independence, MO 
10-mile hiking and bicycle trail. Other facilities
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