Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Kansas City

Arnold D. • March 4, 2017Great place for a picnic, or just taking a stroll, also the Rose garden is good for photoshoots. Lots of beautiful big trees

Sarah E. • August 21, 2011Whether you come here for remembrance or the view, you must visit it while in KC.

Shane H. • October 15, 2016Feels like you are walking on a beach. Beautiful skyline views of Downtown Kansas City. (Which is gorgeous).

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.

Adam N. • March 24, 2014My favorite place to walk, jog, or run!

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

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

Michael M. • November 19, 2020Such a nice and unexpected find! You can also leave the trail and check out the lake close by. The waterfall in the sanctuary is also very beautiful.

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

Candice Y. • June 8, 2019It has a variety of things to do for the whole family. You can walk the trail, play baseball, use the picnic areas and play on the playgrounds. There's also plenty of free space.

chris l. • June 29, 2010The Well has a great rooftop patio looking over the trolley trail. Try the french dip.

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.

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 :)

Louis R. • August 9, 2014One of my favorite places in Kansas City. Come relax, admire, and enjoy.

Tim S. • January 6, 2012One of the best parks in Midtown Kansas City.

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

Jeremiah Z. • April 15, 2012Awesome work out stations along the track

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

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.

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!

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.

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

brian m. • January 28, 2012Come play rugby with the Kansas City Rugby Football Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check us out at kcrugby.com.

Jay T. • May 6, 2014Great Place To Visit Especially If U Want A Good Workout

Maria M. • May 18, 2019Lovely walking neighborhood!

Brandon J. • October 18, 2011Pretty big park for being in the city

Robert R. • December 1, 2012Many improvements over the years. Much fun was had by all.