I don't know how the actual trail is, all I can speak to is the customer service portion of…read moreattempting to schedule a trail ride. First, you have to text a number to request a reservation (Only on Saturday or Sunday). But it could take 24 hours to get a response, you know after you text again. If you email them they say "You have to deal with 8166741278 we don't book trail rides via email" "we only do a few rides a weekend weather permitting, we have regular full time jobs,a family and travel." Umm what? If you don't have time to run a business, then Don't Run a Business" Is this a hobby? And of course when they finally respond after multiple attempts you get the "I don't have anything available" text. Like you couldn't have told me that yesterday? You couldn't have helped me yesterday? Was I interrupting your day by being a cuistomer? Cool, it's just something you do in your pastime? Well I do this in my pastime!

Great place for a trail ride and holding an event. Renovations are gorgeous. Amy was a great trail…read moreboss and made the trail fun. Beginner to advanced riders will find this a great place to ride.

Awesome place to visit! Cool riders!…read moreGreat ambiance and very friendly staff! Gave me almost an hour free riding!

Called a week in advance and they said they were open on Saturday's just like the websites says…read more Drove all the way down there to find the gate locked and no one there. Day ruined.

Got your favorite hot coffee or your favorite hot chocolate?…read more Want to see some cool wildlife? When you arrive here you'll see sometimes a group of turkeys bunched up in twenties. You will see some Elks and Deers. Behind the fence you're definitely going to see a group of Bisons. Good place to visit!

10 stars. Free attraction. Beautiful ride to the area within the forested lake area. Multiple elk…read moreand bison are waiting behind the fence for what veggie/fruit treats you might offer. (No grains/breads, special diet) **Buy 2 5lbs of carrots and maybe some apples to toss over the fence. Feeding them were addictive. ****Don't forget the elk straight in past the parking lot. They are hard to see but they are there. Wave a carrot, give some seconds and they will make their way to you. There is 1 portapotty and 2 picnic tables. Lots of parking.

I took my two grandkids to this nature center, and we all really enjoyed it! We did not do the…read moretrails outside because it was cold, but we still really enjoyed the whole indoor experience. The kids enjoyed learning about the various reptiles and birds and other creatures. It's a nice spacious building and it was not crowded at all. We were able to have a leisurely walk throughout the facility and engage with the displays, reading them and talking about them. It's free, which is a wonderful value for the community. The staff and service at the facility was friendly and I believe they have nature story hours different times of the month. The animals looked wealth cared for, and all the displays were clean. I also really enjoyed the reading nook with nature books that overlooked an area of birdfeeders. They also have a couch for parents to sit on to watch the kids play with puzzles, coloring, pages, a kitchen set and some nature themed displays. We especially enjoyed watching the bald eagle! We will definitely go back when it is sunnier and try out the trails. We did not request any service so I can't comment on classes or hikes.

Our experience. My daughter reached out to Lakeside Nature Center after we found rabbits in our…read morebackyard. We were seeking education and guidance. She drove 35 minutes from Liberty to bring them in, and within 5 minutes, the rabbits were euthanized. The staff member told her afterward that they were emaciated, but no one explained beforehand that this would be the outcome. This left my daughter heartbroken, as she was not prepared for such an immediate decision. Even if euthanasia was the only option, there should have been clearer communication and compassion in explaining the process. At the very least, an opportunity to understand why this step was necessary before it happened. I later spoke with a manager who was kind enough to discuss the situation with me. However, the conversation also included some deflection and left me feeling that more training is needed for staff in handling sensitive situations like this. She kept speaking that we needed a permit, I guess that tells me since we didn't have a permit, it was their right to put them down. I hope Lakeside can improve communication and compassion when dealing with the public, especially with young people who are trying to do the right thing by bringing in wildlife.

This beautiful park is located along the extensive Tomahawk Creek trail system along a portion of…read moreTomahawk Creek. You are almost immediately immersed in nature, with the sounds of a babbling brook and a good variety of bird calls. I noticed a good combination of walkers (including families), joggers, and bicyclists moving up and down the winding, nicely maintained, nine feet wide trail, which has several small changes in elevation. Everyone I encountered was cheerful and friendly. There was no dedicated parking. Overall, very nice.

Once a year i come here for Dogtoberfest, the greatest day ever! Couldn't tell ya about this…read morelocation any other day besides this one. Love it and I'll see ya next year. Bring dog food for donating. I try and get the largest bag, what's $25 once a year if it helps.

Went to today's Dogtober Fest 2016! Wow !! What a well…read moreorganized and well run event. Definitely the best "dog fest " type event I have been to in 45 years! I can't say enough about the parks services employees including the park rangers! They were all just so amazing! My only regret is that I didn't insist my daughters go with me on this event! Thank you!!! http://www.makeyourdayhere.com/171/Dogtober-Fest

I ran the 2019 edition of the Gobbler Grind half marathon in Overland Park, KS. Race morning was…read morethe Sunday before Veteran's Day in November. The Gobbler Grind half marathon used to have the marathon distance in previous years, but starting in 2019, only the half marathon, 10km, and 5km distances were offered. Not sure what happened though. I found this half marathon event on runningintheusa's race calendar. I carefully checked the dates and registered online for the race on their website. Race fees vary, depending on when you register. As it gets closer to race morning, the fees increase. Best bet is to register as soon as you know you are able to. I ended up registering about 2 months prior to race day, which ended up to be a sizable increase. For the most part though, this race marked a milestone for me. While I didn't know the course too well, it added about 10 minutes to my overall time to figure it all out. The 2019 Gobbler Grind half marathon was my 50th lifetime half marathon and 16th state in a bid to run a half marathon in all 50 US states. This was my race for the state of Kansas. Recommended if you stayed in the Corporate Woods area of Overland Park, as the start and finish line are in the Corporate Woods Park North. The nearest hotel would be the Doubletree by Hilton on College Blvd, about 1/2 mile away and walkable for sure. The overall experience here at the 2019 Gobbler Grind half marathon was annoying & stressful (getting lost), but interesting and fun (once I realized I wasn't lost anymore) at the same time. 3/4 of the course was basically run on the Indian creek trail, whereas the other 1/4 was on the roads of Corporate Woods and the surrounding areas. Race weekend started with packet pick up at the Gary Gribble Running Sports store at the Ward Parkway shopping center in Overland Park. It was short process that took about a minute. It was the first time I've seen that they do the bib assignments at packet pick up with a pile of race bibs. It was neat though and different than the usual practice of assigning them electronically first prior to race weekend. The race started at 8:30am, which was kind of late in the morning, but at least I got to sleep in some. Not knowing the course made me second guess where I was going and that costed me about 5 minutes. And some random guy stopped me mid race and told me I wasn't going to make the time cut off at mile 3.5, which totally blew my morale at the time, but I soldiered on and made it, even though the race had a soft cut off policy. I saw the same random guy near the finish line that morning and I told him that he freaked me out about not finishing. He apologized and thought I'd be like over an hour after the published time cut off. Needless to say, I was annoyed after crossing the finish line, even when I caught up to the event sweeper at mile 8 and beat them by 15 minutes. Still blessed that I got to come to Overland Park, KS to run my 50th lifetime half marathon here. The Indian creek trail was scenic and the roads used in the race seemed a little hilly, but thankful for the volunteers and the traffic control for keeping us safe during the race. Post race was nice and casual. They had served up chili and I had a cup full and a bottle of water. The finisher medal was pretty cute though. It was a nice day for a run, especially since the next day proved to be in the 20's F and sleeting. Lol Perfect timing actually! If you want a nice half marathon event in the Midwest, consider the Gobbler Grind half marathon as your next race. If you are passionate about running a half marathon in every state in the United States of America, this one can be the one for Kansas. Overland Park sets the venue for scenic views along the Indian Creek Trail and it was beautiful. For the most part though, it was an experience. 13.1 miles is long enough to ask yourself, why am I doing this? You reply, because I am strong and because I can! 4.5 stars for the overall experience, despite getting lost and the random guy. 4.0 stars for the medal. Race fees hover around $70 per entry. Thank you to the volunteers!!! Support local! B+

Love this park! Well designed with a farm motif. The kids call it the tractor park. They never get…read moretired of this one. Thanks, Verhaegle's. So nice to know people are thinking of our youngest citizens.

We discovered this park when my parents moved further south, and we're so glad we did! Nestled in a…read moreresidential area of south Overland Park, Arthur & Betty Verhaeghe Park is a really wonderful new playground and green space for families to enjoy. My daughter calls it "grandma's park" because it's so close to their house, but it has a farm theme, paying homage to the land it was built on. Since it's brand new you've got some really fun playground equipment here and age appropriate swings, slides, etc. for children ranging from around 18mo - about 7. There is ample parking, it is adjacent to a walking trail, and there is even a community garden that you can enter a lottery to garden at. My mom gardens here and she absolutely loves having this community resource available. The only reason I'm giving 4/5 is because there is literally no shade on this park at all and it gets HOT in the summer months. I know it's new, but I wish they'd plan some trees surrounding the playground so that in a few years time it might be more shaded, making it easier for a family to stay and enjoy the park for more than 30 minutes so so on a hot summer day.