This is a great little hike. Scenic with hills and flat areas. Some paths mowed while others are…read moregravel. Saw several deer and some large turtles in the pond and on the paths. We will definitely be back for a couple mile hike.

Okay, so...little bit of a secret. This place has great fishing! It's a wonderful place to spend a…read moreday, if you've got the gumption, a pair of hiking boots, and a lot of time on your hands. You have to hike in for sure, but the pond on property is wonderful: clear, clean, and colorful. There are many picnic tables throughout the reserve, and the wild nature of the place is worth the visit. Quite a few evenings I've stayed longer than the sun was willing to, and found myself walking through the actual prairie at sundown - which I'm not ashamed to say is formidable with the right company. I once witnessed an assault there, but the lady told me it was her brother that did it, so she didn't need any assistance. Barring that, it really is a wild and wonderful place to spend the day. It can get a tad bit crowded on the weekends, and the path can and does get congested, but there is so much to walk that it shouldn't be too much of a problem. There's one spot on the map that gets a little treacherous: a downward sloped and rocky hill, so take it easy down that. But otherwise, it's a myocardial wonderland! Get a good pair of walkin' boots, a camera, and possibly a fishing pole, and get out there!

My husband and I Roeland Park, this nature sanctuary the day before Mother's Day. We had a heck of…read morea time finding it because the address was listed incorrectly. The nature sanctuary is on 12th St. and the connecting street is East St. Once we figured out where it was, we took our time on one of the trails I believe there are four trail options and the longest is 1.6 mile loop and the second is a 1 mile loop and the other ones are less than that. But it is a beautiful nature sanctuary with lots of greenery, woods, streams, water falls, and benches to enjoy the scenery. No pets are allowed since it is a nature sanctuary. There is a covered area off of one of the hikes that we went to that leads to some picnic tables. There's also several picnic tables by the parking lot. There are also bathrooms near the parking lot. The parking lot is next to the track and field belonging to the college. We really enjoyed our slow, meandering walk/hike and will definitely go back.

Hidden right by the bustle of downtown parkville, the parkville nature sanctuary has become one of…read moremy favorite places to do an easy hike. The trails are well maintained, and while there are some inclines at certain points, the trail is easy to follow and not strenuous. I love the various view points where you can stop and really appreciate natural beauty, like the waterfall or the butterfly pass. It feels like this is in its own little world despite being so close to the city. Be aware that the parking lot is pretty small so at peak times it may be hard to park.

This is such a lovely hidden park. A wonderful trail that has shade and sun with two bridges. The…read moreplayset is kept up well and is shaded mostly. There is a picnic area with restrooms next to it. Just a nice peaceful park.

Next stop on the endless parade of Mill Creek streamway parks is the Barker access! Like most Mill…read moreCreek streamway parks, this one has top quality jungle gym facilities, a shelter or multiple somewhere, and a restroom full service! The bike path is a continuation through all streamway parks, so you can spend all day on that - which I would remark is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon on a bicycle. The wonderful paving of this path must have cost a fortune! There is ample flat area to do family activities, and reasonable access to the streamway or any number of fishing activities can be underway. I'm really liking this entire streamway Park system throughout the city. Each of these parks is not particularly noteworthy, just a good small Park to enjoy an afternoon. More succinctly however, when considered as a whole unit, I would say this might be the biggest park in the city! Rates are reasonable for renting shelters, and this park particularly - tucked down nicely inside of a valley of sorts - blocks the wind, with an almost estate sort of feel. Very nice indeed!

I can't wait for the street car to be up and operating at the Berkeley Riverfront! They have…read moredefinitely change the area a lot! The trail is still as beautiful as ever! So sad that Bar-K had to leave the area but hopefully they ass restaurants and more social things to attract people to the area! I especially love the volleyball! Maybe we will get some pickleball courts soon!?

It's very level and easy to get your steps in…read more Tracked round trip 2.9 miles along the Riverfront Heritage Trail Berkley Riverfront from Christopher S. Bond Bridge to the Town of Kansas Bridge where you not only have fresh air but the path ends with Mural KC.. beautiful works of art. It'll be nice when all the construction is done; the dust blowing bothered my senses

Excited to update my prior review now that this trail has been rolling for a few years. This is a…read morestretch of thirteen car-free miles of trails to bike, walk, run and explore. Some portions are wooded and some open, there are bridges throughout, and then the highlight of the trail, the 100+ year old Vale Tunnel. Techinically, you can park in the Truman Sports Complex, Lot L, if you want to start on the western end. My advice if you're coming from downtown/midtown/Plaza area is to simply plug Crane Brewing into your GPS and make that your start and end. It's a wonderful local brewery, there's parking everywhere, and it's literally right on the trail. More reasons to skip the Truman Sports Complex: busy on game days, tough to navigate, and the stretch of trail between there and Crane is very forgettable. Now the trail itself is really nice. It's often wooded and bucolic, and the crushed limestone trails are similar to the Katy Trail, Trolley Track Trail, rails-to-trails etc. (You probably can ride a road bike on this, but you'll be more comfortable with a hybrid, cross, or gravel bike that has at least 32mm tires). At some points, there are boulders lining the outer edge of the trail that cut the wind very nicely. More trees, bridges, creeks and scenery keep unfolding in the mid-points of the trail. The bulk of this was an old railroad line so much of it is nice and flat, and scenic, especially in the fall. Speaking of the railroad line, about 6 miles from Crane, you'll come across the Vale Tunnel. This train tunnel was forged from dynamite around 1903, and nicely restored and bolstered over the past decade for this recreational trail. If I could change one thing, I'd love for them to build out a little trail spur so you could ride into downtown Lee's Summit. My friend and I did this but had to ride some busy sidewalks to get there which worked but was just OK. Job well done by all involved to help KC along for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists, runners, walkers, kids (what kid doesn't love a gigantic tunnel to explore) and more. Stray notes to add: - I found water fountains (warm months only) at the Hartman trailhead near Lee's Summit, and there are also Port-a-Potty's throughout the trail. - This trail has always felt very safe to me, with lots of people out on a beautiful day. Vibes are good! - There's good signage to know you're on the trail, as well as etiquette (call out when passing via bike on the left, etc.) - This could *potentially* connect to the larger, more rural Rock Island Spur (Pleasant Hill, MO to Windsor, MO) which already connects directly to the Katy Trail. So you could conceivably ride all the way to the outskirts of St. Louis via trails. There's currently a gap in Greenwood of 8 miles that might be trails in the future. - Here is the best trail map I've found, and they have this marked along some trailheads as well: https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/files/assets/parksrec/trails/documents/ri-trail-map-1-and-2.pdf

This is a great trail. There are several entry points to this trail and the views are nice. I like…read morewalking near riding star ranch because you may get to see a horse.

I've always liked this park. If you're not from around the area, you'd think that no one was…read moreallowed at this park. But you'd be wrong, Johnson county pays for this. Parking is found on the street in the neighborhood parallel to the entrance that seems almost hidden. But of the park, this one is charming to say the least. It's got a wonderful little gazebo, there's so much unique things to do at this park that I rate it in the top three. It has a bridge complete with waterfall, it's a stone's throw from Amesbury lake which is great for bass fishing and bluegill when it's not entangled by a blue-green algae bloom. And it's perfectly adjacent to one of the best biking pathways and walking pathways in the entirety of Johnson county. It's always well kempt, and they're always seems to be a wonderful cadre of children to entertain your own little scamps. They just redid the floor of the play area with wood chips, which I'm not entirely in love with. It's a little rough, but someone somewhere must have signed off on it that knew more about building playgrounds than I. Whomever built this playground knew what they were doing because it's wonderfully designed. Many a day I've walked a considerable distance with my kid to this playground, and it's always so peaceful. Though in the winter months, this heavily shaded playground in the wood can be chilly. Summer however, the shade is a welcome attraction. You almost have to climb down into this playground because it's nestled deeply into wooded areas. But, top three I'd say. Play on.

This well-maintained park benefits from its great location along a bike/hike trail between Amesbury…read moreLake Park and Tomahawk Valley Park, but lacks amenities. The nine feet wide path winds along a creek with trees on the south, which provide shade. Portions of the trail also go through wooded areas. I noticed several residential access paths with nearby parking. Areas of the park away from Quivira Rd offered a quiet respite with only the sounds of summer cicadas and birds. Very nice.

Named in honor of Kansas City's 48th mayor, Davis was critical in the building of the Truman Sports…read moreComplex and KCI airport; he was also sworn in 4 days after my birth in 1963. That is not my only personal connection to this space... before the park was built it was home to a bunch of derelict buildings, including my favorite watering hole when I lived downtown in the 80's and early 90's - The Ship. There is currently a hip re-incarnation of the original Ship that is in the West Bottoms. They salvaged a lot of the interior, but it is hard to recreate the original vibe - street urchins meet art institute wanderers. Greatest bar I've ever called my own. Enough history and personal stories... on to the current park.... The largest park within the downtown loop, IWD Park covers 2 city blocks between City Hall and the Federal Courthouse. It is very well maintained and contains a large field for rest and play on the northern block, with the southern block containing more of a landscaped and terraced effect with water spray area and sculptures and monuments honoring Mayor Davis and all past and present notable Kansas Citians. Truly something for everyone. There are usually plenty of homeless sitting around, but that shouldn't deter anyone from enjoying the space.

An unassuming little park that has a beauty to it. Equal parts Walden Pond and urban, it feels like…read morea mini sanctuary away from the big city.

So the park is dull. Once it was the location of Porter Elementary School, a mundane two-story red…read morebrick building with an auditorium a la Leave it to Beaver. One imagines it was built to accomodate the Baby Boom. What remains is the small parking lot. The rectangular structure's classrooms faced along Tomahawk Road. Check out a satellite shot of the site - the building's footprint is where the grass is browner. No trees? That's the former playground out back. The space has better karma as a somewhat boring dog run with a single picnic table.

We love this park! Centrally located, ball fields, good play equipment, well maintained and…read morecleaned, new bathrooms this summer, and a new walking path.