Beautiful park to walk through, and plenty of shade if you just want to rest and people watch…read more This park is adjacent to the Country Club Plaza shopping area, which puts you well within walking distance for food and drink options when you're done soaking in the vitamin free (*D). At the southern end of the park is the J.C. Nichol's Memorial Fountain. Folks were walking, running, and biking on the paved trail around and through the park. I didn't expect to find this beautiful fountain here, but it was a beautiful surprise. The walkways of the park put you less than a block away from Country Club Plaza, but I was well within walking distance of the Kemper Contemporary Museum of Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Great green space.

As someone who runs and walks solo about 50% of this time, this is not a favorite of mine. One…read morewould think that with all of the people on the plaza you would feel comfortable, but I don't. There is a hill covered with trees and that section gives me the creeps.

This beautiful, peaceful, park is located between office buildings to the north and east, and homes…read moreto the south and west. The west end of the park consists of a large, grassy area with a soccer field and a picnic shelter. The center of the park has a wooded area, and a playground with swings and slides. The east side of the park features Summercrest lake, which had a small group of ducks when I visited. A sidewalk path surrounds the entire park, and there is a nice bridge crossing the lake. Plenty of parking is available in the business park to the north after business hours, and on weekends. It's a great place to relax, and take a scenic walk.

I'm not sure if I experienced the entirity of this park. I drove down Lowell and saw the western…read morehalf of the park, which is essentially a narrow strip of grass next to a narrow strip of woods. There is only street parking, which is ok because Summercrest runs along 112th St, a residential suburban street. The playground is small but together with a picnic bench, it is shaded by some large trees. I didn't get to experience the lake or the trails, but I hope to visit again and approach from the north or east side. I hesitate to give it three stars, but there wasn't really anything wrong with the park, so two seems a bit harsh. Perhaps a second visit will help to clarify.

Very diverse Park with a lot to offer. They have walking trails, baseball fields, picnic areas and…read moreeven have electric car parking spot with chargers. I usually walk from my house to here on Saturdays and Sundays. A very natural and relaxing view on the trails

I cannot believe this place was so close to us and we didn't know it! Great for walking the dog or…read moretaking the family for an afternoon stroll! Lots of nature and scenery. I've posted some of my own photos so you can see the bridge and such. Love this place!

Awsome place tons of room not crouded tons of room to play frisbee or soccer one down side is there…read moreare not enough restrooms

I can't believe I've lived in KC for so long, and I just found Wyandotte County Lake…read more This is a 12 minute drive from where we live in Parkville MO, so we can be paddling or hiking within 10 minutes from leaving our house. A few things to know: 1. Kayaking or Paddleboarding- you must have a permit (sticker) displayed on your craft. You purchase this at the marina office - and they are closed Tuesday/ Wednesday. It's $60- season. We hear they are strict about enforcing this. The launch spot is very close to the marina office- and is amazing. The launch point is zero entry and it has a parking lot- so you don't have to drag your craft very far. It's great! We kayaked on a Saturday and only saw a couple of boats. We love the calm quiet water and the beautiful nature experience. 2. Hiking- there are over 10 miles of hiking trails around the lake. They are maintained by Urban Trail Co- and their site is where they post trail closings (they are closed after big rains). The trails are pretty hilly-and we have been using them for Colorado Backpacking training. It's perfect! Bring bug spray- and I wouldn't recommend going alone since they are very isolated in the woods. There don't seem to be clearly marked trail heads- we parked at the spillway parking lot or the shelters seem to trail entry points as well. Go get outside! Enjoy! ‍

Took my grandson to this park today and we walked a portion of the trail. It is paved and well…read moremaintained but crossing the road is necessary to continue on it in either direction you take. There is a covered picnic area by the parking. Various play sets available also. Benches for seating and other picnic tables in grass. The positive about this park is that the play area is shaded. Sometimes there are sketchy people in the parking lot though.

Another gem of a park located along the Turkey Creek Streamway Trail in Merriam. This park is kind…read moreof hidden off Shawnee Mission Parkway, so it's never super busy. Which is too bad because they've recently made improvements to it. The playground is new, less than 4 years old I'm guessing. It's not the best design for little kids under 2. It's got a lot of climbing involved. In order to reach the slide you've got to climb around in this spider web of ropes. It's very neat, but hard for little kids to navigate and reach the slide. They do have swings and a merry-go-round available as well. There is a huge shelter available with picnic tables under it. They also have a water fountain with dog dish attachment and a bike repair station. They do not have bathrooms available at this time. Hope they add some soon!

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center in Blue Springs, Missouri, is fantastic from start to…read morefinish. Whether you're visiting with kids or exploring on your own, there's something here for everyone. The nature center itself is large and packed with educational exhibits that encourage hands-on learning. Topics range from fire safety and local wildlife to water ecosystems and conservation. There are live animals on display, a theater with a continuous live video feed of a baby falcon nest, and a large children's area complete with climbing features and slides. It's both educational and entertaining. Everything inside the center is exceptionally clean, well-organized, and thoughtfully designed. The staff truly make the experience special. During our visit, they brought several turtles outside for visitors to see up close. The kids were fascinated watching them explore while staff members shared information about turtle behavior, unique characteristics, habitats, and safe handling practices. It was engaging, interactive, and educational all at the same time. The outdoor grounds are just as impressive. Beautiful flower gardens, a pond, and well-maintained walking trails surround the center. Trail maps are available inside and include descriptions and difficulty information for each route. Families with children can also pick up a laminated scavenger hunt sheet to make exploring the trails even more fun. The maps clearly indicate which trails are paved and which are gravel, making it easy to choose a route that fits your needs. What stood out most was the attention to detail throughout the entire property. It's obvious that the staff and volunteers put their hearts into creating a welcoming, educational, and memorable experience for visitors of all ages. This is one of the best nature centers in the area and a place we will gladly visit again and again.

This land has been close to my heart for most of my life. I…read moreremember my mom taking us on nature hikes, way back before I knew they were so cool. Now, it's one of my favorite pastimes as an adult. The Hubs and I had a rare day together that we decided to enjoy outside. He had never been here before, so it's just a hop from where we live. Seemed like an easy decision. Went through the nature center first, which is always a nice start. Fun to see the creatures and read about the past. Then we decided to do the longer hike. Great choice. Defined, clean paths. Not terribly busy, even though you are directly in the city. Plenty of wildlife, this time was smaller spring babies. Still a great reminder of seasons and the importance of protecting their environment. Overall, well worth a visit.

This is a beautiful, quiet park, with plenty of amenities including a play area, a picnic shelter,…read morea drinking fountain, two tennis courts, and dedicated parking. I love the the wooded area. There is no traffic noise, so it's easy to immerse yourself in the sounds of nature.

Another weird little park nestled smack in the middle of a neighborhood in Overland Park. There's a…read moreshort cement walking trail that's alright. It has 2 tennis courts, a playground, one shelter with several tables, and a bathroom. As many other parks in OP, it's open from 5am-10pm, which is a completely foreign concept to me, especially when there are no lights at all lighting the park. But if you want to go at 9pm and grope around in the dark, you can! This park is surrounded by houses, so you can look into people's houses and they can look back at you. Do you feel like you're being watched? I'm not sure if this place gets 2 or 3, but I'm in a slightly generous mood, so 3 it is.

This is a nice park hidden away the suburbs. It has a lovely small lake with fishing opportunities…read more It has a loop around the lake for walking and benches along the way, and also several exercise pieces. There's also a basketball court, bathrooms, covered picnic tables, and a playground for the kids. The playground is newer and has a variety of equipment that is unique. The only thing that I wish all playgrounds had was more shade coverings like they are starting to do with the newer ones. I brought my grandson here today, and most of the playground was in full sun, except one little part of it. Overall, a great park to visit. They have two parking lots from what I have seen.

Surreal, just a cool hidden little place that you could be walking by or driving by and not even…read morenotice it. They do have benches and I do have some athletic benches if you wanna do crunches for for example.