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Mid KC Area - Little Blue Trace Trail spans 15.1 mi. from Phelps Rd. at NW Lee's Summit Rd. (Kansas City) to E. Old Blue Mills Rd. just south of E. Blue Mills Rd.
Trail end points: Phelps Rd. at NW Lee’s Sum...
Length: 15.1 miles
Trail surfaces: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Little Blue Trace Trail
Little Blue Trace TrailMid KC Area - Little Blue Trace Trail spans 15.1 mi. from Phelps Rd. at NW Lee's Summit Rd. (Kansas City) to E. Old Blue Mills Rd. just south of E. Blue Mills Rd.
Trail end points: Phelps Rd. at NW Lee’s Sum...
Length: 15.1 miles
Trail surfaces: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Mid KC Area - At 1,805-acres, Swope Park is the crown jewel of the KC Parks system. As Kansas City’s largest park, and one of the largest municipal parks in the United States, Swope Park is home to many of Kansas City’s finest attractions and annually hosts more than 2 million visitors.
Hiking trails wind through woodlands and grassy meadows encompassing soccer fields, golf courses, community gardens, fountains and a treetop adventure park. Within the park is Starlight Theatre, an outdoor amphitheater featuring musicals and concerts, and the Kansas City Zoo with more than 1,000 animals from around the globe. The Lakeside Nature Center, Missouri’s largest native species rehabilitation center, is also located in Swope Park. The park annually hosts the Ethnic Enrichment Festival which takes place the third weekend of August.
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Swope Park
3999 E Meyer BlvdMid KC Area - At 1,805-acres, Swope Park is the crown jewel of the KC Parks system. As Kansas City’s largest park, and one of the largest municipal parks in the United States, Swope Park is home to many of Kansas City’s finest attractions and annually hosts more than 2 million visitors.
Hiking trails wind through woodlands and grassy meadows encompassing soccer fields, golf courses, community gardens, fountains and a treetop adventure park. Within the park is Starlight Theatre, an outdoor amphitheater featuring musicals and concerts, and the Kansas City Zoo with more than 1,000 animals from around the globe. The Lakeside Nature Center, Missouri’s largest native species rehabilitation center, is also located in Swope Park. The park annually hosts the Ethnic Enrichment Festival which takes place the third weekend of August.
Lees Summit Area - Fleming Park, covering over 7,800 acres of recreational parkland, is located approximately 15 minutes from Kansas City. Originally named Lake Jacomo, the park was renamed Fleming Park in honor of Judge Harry M. Fleming who helped guide the development of Lake Jacomo during the 1950s. This park encompasses Blue Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo and is the largest of the Jackson County Parks, having over 1,300,000 visitors a year. This park complex contains a large number of recreational features including: Lake Jacomo Blue Springs Lake Full-service marinas (2) Public campgrounds (2) Picnic shelters Corporate shelter Boat ramps Fishing dock Disabled fishing dock Fishing pond Blue Springs Beach Drysail trailer storage Hiking and nature trails Fleming Meeting Hall Park Administrative Complex Ranger Station Additional features located in the southern part of Fleming Park/Lake Jacomo region include: Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure Kemper Outdoor Education Center Missouri Town 1855 Franke Soccer Fields (4) Radio-controlled model airplane field
Fleming Park
22807 SW Woods Chapel RdLees Summit Area - Fleming Park, covering over 7,800 acres of recreational parkland, is located approximately 15 minutes from Kansas City. Originally named Lake Jacomo, the park was renamed Fleming Park in honor of Judge Harry M. Fleming who helped guide the development of Lake Jacomo during the 1950s. This park encompasses Blue Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo and is the largest of the Jackson County Parks, having over 1,300,000 visitors a year. This park complex contains a large number of recreational features including: Lake Jacomo Blue Springs Lake Full-service marinas (2) Public campgrounds (2) Picnic shelters Corporate shelter Boat ramps Fishing dock Disabled fishing dock Fishing pond Blue Springs Beach Drysail trailer storage Hiking and nature trails Fleming Meeting Hall Park Administrative Complex Ranger Station Additional features located in the southern part of Fleming Park/Lake Jacomo region include: Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure Kemper Outdoor Education Center Missouri Town 1855 Franke Soccer Fields (4) Radio-controlled model airplane field
Lees Summit Area - The Longview Trail begins at Shelter 14 in Longview Lake Park, winds along the lake front, and ends at Shelter 9 in O'Donnell Park. The 6.5 Mile Trail connects to the Grandview Trial System. Through a partnership with Bike Walk KC, a Bike Rental Station is located at the Shelter 14 Trailhead.
Longview Lake Shelter #7
Southwest Longview RoadLees Summit Area - The Longview Trail begins at Shelter 14 in Longview Lake Park, winds along the lake front, and ends at Shelter 9 in O'Donnell Park. The 6.5 Mile Trail connects to the Grandview Trial System. Through a partnership with Bike Walk KC, a Bike Rental Station is located at the Shelter 14 Trailhead.
Lees Summit Area - Larry Mattonen Memorial Trail is a 2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lake Lotawana, Missouri that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and bird watching and is best used from May until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Larry Mattonen Memorial Trail
Cyclone RoadLees Summit Area - Larry Mattonen Memorial Trail is a 2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lake Lotawana, Missouri that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and bird watching and is best used from May until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Mid KC Area - Developments in Blue Valley Park include a Frisbee Golf Course added in 2008 and renovations of the ballfield and cleaning of the area around it in 2009. A concession stand, built in 2009, was named in honor of Larry and Donna Van Dyke. Larry, along with his wife, Donna, organized the Optimist Athletic Association which promotes youth baseball in Blue Valley Park.
In 2010, a water playground was placed in the proximity of where a fountain had been located. The Heritage Fountain designed by Kansas City artist, Dale Eldred was put in Blue Valley Park in 1977 to commemorate the 1976 Bicentennial. The fountain was removed in 2010. ACRES:
238.5 TRAIL TYPE: Single track dirt trail, along the Bluffs of the Blue River Oxbow
DISTANCE: .50 miles
Blue Valley Park
2301 Topping AvenueMid KC Area - Developments in Blue Valley Park include a Frisbee Golf Course added in 2008 and renovations of the ballfield and cleaning of the area around it in 2009. A concession stand, built in 2009, was named in honor of Larry and Donna Van Dyke. Larry, along with his wife, Donna, organized the Optimist Athletic Association which promotes youth baseball in Blue Valley Park.
In 2010, a water playground was placed in the proximity of where a fountain had been located. The Heritage Fountain designed by Kansas City artist, Dale Eldred was put in Blue Valley Park in 1977 to commemorate the 1976 Bicentennial. The fountain was removed in 2010. ACRES:
238.5 TRAIL TYPE: Single track dirt trail, along the Bluffs of the Blue River Oxbow
DISTANCE: .50 miles
Lees Summit Area - Unity Village Nature Trail is a 3.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Lee's Summit, Missouri that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Unity Village Rose Garden
1901 Unity WayLees Summit Area - Unity Village Nature Trail is a 3.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Lee's Summit, Missouri that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City, Missouri, located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. It has a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas, and a Rose Garden
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Loose Park Garden Center
5200 Pennsylvania AveLoose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City, Missouri, located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. It has a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas, and a Rose Garden