Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Kansas City

Alicia T. • May 30, 2014Beautiful rose garden, duck pond, splash park, and playground. Great for picnics.

Erin G. • February 22, 2014Great spot for an outdoor workout- lots of stairs, pathways and probably the best view in Kansas City.

Bob S. • November 10, 2015The best spot around downtown to take an extended stroll or run through some greenery. Great views along the trail of bridges, the river and more.

José • August 8, 2019Amazing place! If you try their Mac & Cheese I suggest to ask to please leave out the tomato. It’s soggy and takes away from their bold cheese sauce.

Paige C. • March 26, 2016Best place to jog and it's lovely in good weather. Well maintained

Hannah H. • July 3, 2015Beautiful, great for a walk and for relaxing.

Laura F. • September 7, 2010A beautiful, free! place to relax and soak in some nature.

Lisa D. • December 23, 2019Love this park! Nice trails, very well kept and nice for walking dogs, riding bikes!

Celestine O. • May 11, 2014A very good n smooth trail, newly done.

Shaina H. • April 18, 2017The walking trail is great.

Diane M. • January 11, 2014I'm the summer it is great fun watching the little kids play in the fountain.

Blake H. • July 11, 2020I LOVE that they have the park split between small dogs and big dogs. I think with the sun it’d be a bit better to have a larger pavilion to sit, but it’s an awesome dog park. We go often.

chris l. • June 29, 2010Lews has really good sliders and neighborhood feel. Good place to ride or walk to off of the trolley trail.

Ramsey M. • June 29, 2011Great place to bring food and stare off the cliff drop-off. Do it.

Michael C. • November 5, 2018Always finding new experiences and things to see. Gorgeous fall foliage is short lived so come enjoy it asap.

Eric W. • April 26, 2010Great park and descent frisbee golf. Awesome place to take the kids for an afternoon

Kansas City • April 24, 2013At 1800 acres, is bigger than NYC's Park where you can do anything outdoors, from mountain biking to swimming to tennis to cricket. There is a off-leash dog park, too.

Tina P. • August 19, 2015I love that you can see people from all over the world enjoying the Plaza & the fountain.

Bridget M. • January 11, 2012Awesome playground for little and big kids. The hill is great for sledding. And if you are on the hunt for pinecones, try the trees north of the swimming pool.

Greg H. • July 21, 2013Fantastic place for a run. The workout stations along the track are a nice addition.

Michelle C. • May 8, 2019Love the park! So great for bring little one to play, clean and fairly new kids playground. My boy loves it :)

Bob S. • November 10, 2015Car free on the weekends! Great for a walk, run or ride, in the permanent pedestrian and bike lane. Sure to find impressive views and feel caught in nature.

Bill W. • June 6, 2015Absolutely beautiful spot to take your special someone to.

Daisy M. • May 20, 2013There are some nice catfish here!!

Kharissa F. • May 29, 2012Great place for family pics! Bonus: the plaza is right around the corner!

Nicole B. • June 22, 2014Great outdoor free concert venue. The grassy seating areas are tiered, wide, and shady. Concessions and restrooms on-site.

Kendra R. • June 8, 2015Quiet, open, beautiful land with stunning backdrops & historical landmarks

Ashley I. • April 20, 2012Check out the Kansas City Explorers tennis team in the summer.

Becca B. • September 5, 2011The cookies at night are a must and don't forget to drink the sherry!