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    Anna W.

    Really cool spot to walk around and take a look at the bridges, river, and city views. I came here at night after it cooled down a bit and I was able to easily find parking, which is free. That's rare to find where I live! I would recommend this for anyone visiting the area that wants to check out some nature, bridges, and different views of the city and surrounding areas.

    Carly C.

    This is one of my favorite places in the city! It's perfect for just about everything. Whether you want to take a long walk, ride your bike, play volleyball, have a picnic or watch the sunset, this place is the best spot. There is plenty of parking on the grounds, but it can be difficult when attending events at this location. There is a trail around the river that leads you across a bridge to the River Market. On the bridge are several locks people have put on. It's a cute idea for best friends or long term mates. The area is normally heavily populated, if safety is a concern. -- The views here are unmatched and breathtaking, make sure to visit soon!

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    Shawn C.

    Great place to walk/play with your dog, go walking yourself , go for a nice stroll and check out the bridge and the Missouri River. Small sections along the walkway that tell some history facts and wildlife facts. Nice and quiet.

    Isabella S.

    This is one of my favorite places in the city! It's perfect for just about everything. Whether you want to take a long walk, ride your bike, play volleyball, have a picnic or watch the sunset, this place is the best spot. There is plenty of parking on the grounds, but it can be difficult when attending events at this location. There is a trail around the river that leads you across a bridge to the River Market. On the bridge are several locks people have put on. It's a cute idea for best friends or long term mates. The area is normally heavily populated, if safety is a concern. -- The views here are unmatched and breathtaking, make sure to visit soon!

    The bridge to the east of Berkley Riverfront
    Carol H.

    My friend and I bicycled along the Riverfront Heritage Trail at Berkley Riverfront, and we were very happy to see the beautification projects the city has completed to make the Riverfront a place to visit. There's an outdoor fitness station which is very well-equipped; there's also plenty of benches and lookout points where you can stop and admire the Missouri River rolling past you. There are even stools strategically placed at the edge of the path so that you can watch the drawbridge operate when a large vessel passes through! Berkley Park is lovely and green, and the Heritage Trail itself is well-designed and maintained but relatively short. We had to take the elevator up to the street level and then navigate along Main Street to 3rd Street to Madison to catch the Intercity Viaduct trail to travel further west (all the way to Kaw Point, this trip). A couple of suggestions for the city to further improve the riverfront area: 1) Have public restrooms available. Port-a-potties just don't cut it anymore. 2) Pave the parking lot (or at least a pathway) you must drive through to get to riverfront parking from the street. The gravel lot is poorly maintained and we had to dodge a LOT of potholes. 3) Extend the Heritage Trail to the west--or at least have clear signage regarding how to link up with the Interstate Viaduct Trail. We relied on Google Maps, and there were a couple of places where we were competing with cars for space on the road. It would have been nice to have a clear bicycle path option for our travels. We'll take a few months before we return, but we're interested to go back to Berkley Riverfront and see if any upgrades have been made.

    Even in the heart of Berkley Riverfront, not a lot of shaded spots to sit and enjoy the day.
    Michael R.

    I've spent a lot of time enjoying urban parks and especially riverfront parks. The Chicago Riverwalk, San Antonio Riverwalk, and Memphis Bluffs have been some of my favorites - so I used those as my benchmark when I visited Kansas City's riverfront. I was disappointed by Berkley Riverfront and the Riverfront Heritage Trail. The limited number of convenient access points is frustrating. Once you're actually in the park, there are not enough places to sit, and not enough trees to provide shade while you're sitting. I came into the park via the Riverfront Heritage Trail from 2nd & Main Streets, and it took me a while (20+ minutes?) to walk to a point where I could sit and actually enjoy the park/views. Also frustrating is that public transit access to the riverfront is poorly designed: as I was leaving Berkley Riverfront, I decided to take KCTA's 77 bus (the only route passing near the park) back to downtown. The bus stop (near to the Union Berkley apartment building) is just a sign on the grass next to the street - no sidewalk, no bus shelter, and clearly an afterthought. If they could build a shelter for the bikeshares/scooters, you think they could've done the same for transit riders as well! Lastly, I was personally unimpressed by the actual views from the park. Looking north the Missouri River was murky, and looking south the views of the downtown skyline weren't great. If you're interested in photographing these, I wouldn't recommend this spot. All in all, Kansas City is full of beautiful spots but this wasn't one of them. But Berkley Riverfront gets 2 stars from me instead of 1 because, hey, at least KC is trying.

    Victoria E.

    Had been up since 4 am. Meeting at 5 AM (7 AM local time). Done at noon and needed to nap, but instead worked some more until it was 4 PM. Flight in 3 hours and I parked here to go for a walk. Last memo was a weekly report which I struggled as usual - not the English portion but the Chinese translation. But all was done and I could finally enjoy the nature. Weather in the summer, along the river is nice. The river - as T would correct me later on, is not Mississippi, but Missouri. The bridge was new. Lewis and Clark was here, the sign says. There is a path by the river. It parallels to the freight train route, a long and continuous train carrying containers was passing me by, and some joggers too, going the opposite direction. A woman, who lives in San Jose, was visiting her parents, she left 15 years ago and came back for a visit. She took photos of me holding coffee from the store across the street at the River Market, in front the railing at the end of the bridge, on the look out perched above the river. The railings filled with padlocks like you'd see in Paris. She said that the photos were profile picture worthy. I took photos of the blossoming flowers, yellow, and sunflower like. I tried to take photos of the two freight trains going opposite directions, crossing the same bridge but I couldn't do it so well with the back lighting. I heard cicadas singing - it reminded me of the deep south. Or China in the summer. An older, African American man sitting by the river bank. He did not smile at me. I think he did not see me or maybe he was napping. I couldn't tell, I wore shades and he did too. I was whatsapping T and telling him that I don't mind the Midwest, I get why he and his friends liked to hang out at that German sports bar / restaurant on Clement in Inner Richmond. All of the midwesterners I know seem to live in the Avenues - Richmond. They are all either German or Irish descends or both, and I get why they are all so friendly and pleasant. I have worked in the midwest on occasion since the early 90s. "I get you guys" I tell T. Pretending all of sudden I'm a midwest expert. The river is beautiful. The path has been built for this city park. Said the San Jose woman who was from Kansas City. There are lots of improvements over the last few years. Said the woman's silver haired father, like this bridge look out. I told them that I like this metropolis. Lots of history. I tell T the weather is so warm and the housing so affordable I could see myself getting a place here. T texted me back, "Have you been there in January or February?" "Why?" I asked. "It gets cold." I can't imagine that. This park, the view to the two bridges over the water, the locks on the railing like you'd see in Paris, the blooming flowers, the ease of parking. It's all just quite lovely. I am glad this was the last stopping point before my return.

    A running and biking trail with water-view! Ah the lovely Missouri River.
    Melissa Z.

    3.5 I'm giving this trail a round up to 4 stars because I am a sucker for a pretty view and this path gives you the best of both worlds: a view of the Missouri River on one side and a skyline view of Kansas City on the other. Also, I saw and heard a lot of beautiful birds who make their home in the preserved areas along the trail. As beautiful as it is along the river, it is fairly short depending on if you are a distance runner. The length of the paved trail along the river is 2-3 miles from end to end. Then you have to maneuver the streets downtown to continue on the trail. I am geographically challenged so I had to keep looking for the signs. As everyone points out, there are no restrooms. But you can get access to the restrooms and the City Market on Main Street if you gotta go.

    Chris G.

    A nice riverfront area, with various rocks and picnic tables, although no facilities. Although we were just there for a private picnic, we enjoyed it. The grass needed mowing and I worry about chiggers later this summer. I also have no idea where people park during the summer events! There were walkers, joggers, kids playing, lovers sitting on a rock eating pizza. The sidewalk was nice and wide for plenty of people. The traffic noise was annoying, but I suppose some people would get used to it. The view of the KC skyline was cool.

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    Great venue for pride fest. There are plenty of places to park so there isn't much of a hassle getting in and out.

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    Who even knew this park exisited? I sure didnt. I am sure glad I found out about this! Hidden gem for sure!!!!

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    Nice place to come to soak in the surroundings and watch the day go by! Beware: NO BATHROOMS!

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