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include four shelters, 30 picnic tables, a softball
field and three soccer fields.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

Longview Equestrian Park

Mill Creek Fountain. Host to wedding ceremonies
throughout the year.
kcmo.org/parks * 816-513-7500

Mill Creek Streamway Park

11101 Raytown Rd., Kansas City, MO
54 acres for riding, jumping and showing. Facilities
include a lighted show arena, dressage arena, cross
country course, carriage obstacle course, stalls for
115 horses and meeting hall/clubhouse.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

7900 Renner Rd., Shawnee Mission, KS
More than 17 miles of pedestrian/bicycle trails,
three miles of equestrian trails and open spaces for
jogging, picnicking and nature hiking.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

Longview Park & Lake

PO Box 176, Jefferson City, MO
Discover Missouri's natural beauty and rich
cultural heritage.
mostateparks.com * 573-751-2479

11101 Raytown Rd., Kansas City, MO
930 acres of water entertainment. Enjoy power
boating, water skiing, jet skiing or a relaxing
pontoon ride.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

Loose Park
5100 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO
Urban park near Country Club Plaza. Wading pool,
Civil War markers, Laura Conyers Smith Municipal
Rose Garden.
kcparks.org/parks * 816-513-7500

Louisburg City Lake and Ron Weers Park
Metcalf Rd. & Shoreline Dr., Louisburg, KS
Featuring a 1.5-mile paved walkway around an
attractive lake. A shelter house, picnic area and
playground are available.
louisburgkansas.com * 913-837-2826

Louisburg City Park
4th & Vine Sts., Louisburg, KS
A quiet place for the family, the park features
picnic tables, shade trees, play equipment and a
tennis court.
louisburgkansas.com * 913-837-3555

Louisburg Middle Creek State Lake
225th St. S & Metcalf Rd., Louisburg, KS
281-acre lake with double boat ramp, camping,
picnic tables and fire rings. Water and electric not
available.
kdwpt.state.ks.us * 913-783-4507

Meadowbrook Park
9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, KS
80-acre park featuring two playgrounds, walking
paths, four picnic shelters, three fishing lakes and a
clubhouse. Fishing permits required.
jcprd.com * 913-826-2975

Meadowmere Park
13610 Byars Rd., Grandview, MO
Whimsical playground and central hub for
Grandview Parks & Rec. Walking trails connect to
community center, skate park and more.
grandview.org * 816-316-4998

Melvin Murry Park
208th Terr. & Skyview Ln., Spring Hill, KS
Fishing allowed in the park's lower pond, part of
the Community Fisheries Assistance Program. Must
adhere to state fishing regulations.
springhillks.com * 913-592-3664

Miami State Fishing Lake
359th St. West of Somerset Rd., Paola, KS
101-acre lake bound by 150 acres of hillside and
the Marais des Cygnes River, plus boat ramp/dock
and 14 earthen piers.
kdwp.state.ks.us * 913-783-4507

Mill Creek Park
47th St. & Mill Creek Pkwy., Kansas City, MO
Popular for its jogging track, eco pond and iconic
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Oppenstein Park
12th & Walnut Sts., Kansas City, MO
Featuring Star Disk, a public art sculpture inspired
by the ancient anaphoric click that makes learning
about astronomy more fun.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-503-4800

Osawatomie City Lake & Beaver Lake
32942 W Lakeside Dr., Osawatomie, KS
A 75-acre recreational area located 3.5 miles
northwest of Osawatomie and open for small craft
boating, fishing and camping.
osawatomieks.org * 913-755-4769

Park Square
Wea & Pearl Sts., Paola, KS
Located at the center of Paola, the park features a
gazebo, playground, benches and a fountain.
paolachamber.org * 913-294-4335

Penguin Park
N Vivion Rd. & N Norton Ave., Kansas City, MO
This fun, playful park has everything from a 26-foot
kangaroo slide to a 23-foot penguin to an indoor
play area.
kcmo.org/parks * 816-513-7500

Penn Valley Park
Pershing Rd. & Main St., Kansas City, MO
130-acre park with statues, three-acre lake, offleash dog park, skate park, two-mile exercise trail,
tennis courts and more.
kcmo.org/parks * 816-513-7500

Smithville Lake & Campground
17201 Paradesian St., Smithville, MO
700 campsites, electricity and water hookups.
Showers, flush toilets, shelter houses, swim beaches
and marinas.
visitclaymo.com * 816-407-3400

Spring Hill City Lake
169 Hwy & Lone Elm Rd., Spring Hill, KS
Approximately 40 acres with a variety of fish
including crappie, blue gill, largemouth bass and
channel cat. Fishing permitted.
springhillks.com * 913-837-2826

Spring Hill City Park
Hale & Washington Sts., Spring Hill, KS
Set on the original town square with shade trees,
picnic tables, gazebo, playground and a water
feature from the city's sesquicentennial.
springhillks.com * 913-592-3664

Stilwell Community Park
6402 W 207th St., Stilwell, KS
55-acre park with a one-mile looping trail traverses
wetland, grassland, woodland and picnic table sites
with charcoal grills.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

Sunflower Nature Park
36915 W 103rd St., De Soto, KS
60-acre park featuring an accessible nature trail,
picnic shelter and fishing pond. Fishing permits
are required.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

Swope Park
6600 Swope Pkwy., Kansas City, MO
Country's third-largest park. Donated by Col.
Thomas Swope in 1896. Features golf, shelters,
picnic areas, athletic fields and swimming pool.
kcmo.org/parks * 816-513-7500

Theis Park
Oak & W 47th Sts., Kansas City, MO
Next to the Plaza and The Nelson-Atkins Museum
of Art, this park has a large open grassway, a
jogging path and an amphitheater.
kcparks.org * 816-513-7500

Thomas S. Stoll Park

Petroleus & Kaskaskia Sts., Paola, KS
Small neighborhood park that offers picnic areas, a
swing set and a small basketball court.
ks-paola.civicplus.com * 913-259-3620

12500 W 119th St., Overland Park, KS
79-acre park with fishing pond, seven-acre offleash dog area, picnic shelter, playground and
picturesque walking trail. Fishing permits required.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

Rocky Hollow

Tryst Falls

Petroleus Park

14708 Old Quarry Rd., Excelsior Springs, MO
Located just six miles east of Kearney, MO. Great
for quiet day of fishing and non-gas powered boats
are welcome.
claycountymo.gov * 816-407-3400

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

Route 92, Kearney, MO
Featuring one of the only natural waterfalls in
the area, this natural park includes a playground,
shelter houses and picnic tables.
claycogov.com * 816-407-3400

Valley Park

87th St. Pkwy. & Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS
Tennis courts, practice fields, skate park, sand
volleyball courts, disc golf, Indian Trails Aquatic
Center, Legler Barn Museum, trails and fishing.
lenexa.com * 913-477-7100

4000 E 123rd St., Grandview, MO
Nationally recognized park with 44-foot-long slide,
rope climbing, zip line, Cloud Nine swings, musical
instruments and shade canopies.
grandview.org * 816-316-4998

Shawnee Mission Park

Wallace Park & Paola Aquatic Center

7900 Renner Rd., Shawnee Mission, KS
1,600-acre park with a 120-acre lake, picnic areas,
trails, playgrounds, archery, off-leash dog area, disc
golf and marina.
jcprd.com * 913-888-4713

Osage St. & Wallace Park Dr., Paola, KS
Pool, playground, basketball courts, tennis courts,
baseball/softball fields, picnic areas, shelter house
and Miami County Fairgrounds.
paolachamber.org * 913-294-4335
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