The park seems nice but we went for the abandoned reservoir in the middle. It's all gated off and…read moreovergrown from the outside, but there are occasionally open points of entry. The graffiti is outstanding.

At 304 acres, Kessler Park is a the prominent park in the historic Northeast area of Kansas City…read more The park was opened in 1895 and has several key attractions that date back to the beginning of the KC's world class parks and boulevards system. The architect of that renown "City Beautiful" movement was none other than George Kessler, although the park was named for him many years after opening. The top attraction is Cliff Drive, although it is no longer accessible by vehicle. Due to trash dumping and late night crime, the beautiful drive with cliffs, waterfalls and lush greenery can only be accessed by foot or bike. The frisbee golf course looked pretty neglected on my drive thru also. The key components that are very well maintained is The Concourse; a subset park located in Kessler. The Colonnade is a century old stone pavilion and outlook with ornate and classic design features; an iconic KC landmark. Across the street is a large majestic fountain that allows fun and frolic for children and a large well maintained playground with large hillside slides. A park that all metro residents owe it to themselves to visit, although it has seen better days.

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!

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

Very clean park with a great paved walking trail. There is a bike trail through the woods but can…read moreget muddy at times. Take my dog here often.

Beautiful landscaping, has a small sitting gazebo where there's beautiful trees and plants and has…read morea zen garden feel. Has a small play area for kids and lots of walking path is in the shade. Very beautiful small park for a stroll.

Cute walking path (2 laps is about 0.8 miles) Semi…read moreaccessible playground- had turf for main playground but unfortunately not many playground pieces that you could actually use if not able bodied. They had a sand/rocky ground for the swing area. There were several picnic table areas and lots of shade. Fun little park close to a coffee shop and ice cream!

Had to update an old review from during Covid times; this used to be my neighborhood park and…read moreman-oh-man is it everything a park should be. Just a fantastic, peaceful gathering space and I'm so glad the city had the foresight to build this park and not just add more rows of houses. I have many fond memories of moseying down here with my daughter when she was a baby through about age 4 -- perfect playground for that age. Also my buddy Scout, my dog of nine years and I have been here with wind chills of -20, and on summer days in the 100's. There are so many friendly people and we sort of band together with our pups on the coldest days. We found community here with an organic, casual dog meet up group.. I still miss it, my new neighborhood doesn't have the same energy. You'll find it packed on snow days with sledders dominating the perfect sledding hill. Those first real warm spring days give way to people playing baseball, throwing frisbees and cooking out. My only knocks are that there needs to be better crosswalks around here. Cars really fly through this area, unfortunately, and the city could take some better precautions. Additionally there's no bathroom. Funny how when I lived a five minute walk from here I didn't mind, but now when we visit and there's nowhere to go, it's definitely more noticeable. Anywho, it's a true gem for this dense neighborhood.

My husky twins are excited the moment we park the truck! I'm obsessed with this dog park. Favorite…read moreone in the Kansas City area that I've been to so far. Very clean and well maintained. There are two separate areas--of course there's one for small friends and bigger friends. The small dog area is very small in comparison though. I've noticed every pup "parent" is friendly and really chips in when it comes to the furry ones--whether it's playing games, water duty, or giving extra lovins--I love coming here. I will say, I hope in the future there's a limitation on bringing children to dog parks (I think it's dangerous). Despite exposure, my female is very skiddish when it comes to children and will snap if she feels threatened. There tends to be quite a few small children here so please be aware when bringing your dogs here.

Awesome playground, biking trails, volleyball, dog area and more. Love bringing my toddler there to…read moreplay

With the weather being beautiful yesterday, I decided to take Gabby out on a nice walk at the local…read morepark. I've only lived in Raytown for about a year, and since it's started to get warmer, I've been wanting to get out and check out the city more. Being a 'burbs kind of girl, I love parks. This particular park I thought was great! Lee Kenagy park features a large pond that is stocked and you can fish in it, as well as a walking trail that I think is about a half-mile long. It has shelters, restrooms, playgrounds, and even a small "skate park" for boarders and bladers. it's got some pretty decent ramps on it I thought, although I'm definitely not an expert on the subject. There are 4 tennis courts, and a softball area as well. As the weather warms even more, you will definitely see a lot of kids up here playing and skating!

Nice clean park, very well maintained. Tennis courts, skate park, 2 play areas for children and a…read morewalking/bike trail.

This is a great neighborhood park. Tucked between wonderful restaurants like Red Door and 30 Hop,…read morethis park has a play area, paved trail, shelter, memorial garden, basketball courts and more. I took a walk on the outside walking path - one loop is not quite a mile. Kids from all ages seem to enjoy this park. Ample parking on the surface lot. This park is accessible for children and people of all abilities. Benches are strategically placed all around the park so you can take a rest. Forget your ball? The basketball court has random balls beside the court. It is well kept and an asset to the community.

This is a great park. Definitely busy on the weekends, but it's very well maintained. I'll…read moredefinitely return to this park

This park is large and has many beautiful venue areas and trails with frisbee golf, basketball, and…read moremultiple play areas. The park is not very clean as broken glass, smells of weed, and cigarette butts are normal around the park. The part definitely gives a vibe or you should not be here past dark as there are many people drinking alcohol and playing loud music combined with seeing use of play areas as night shelters.

I'm a fan of Swope Park, and especially the original vision when the city was planned. This…read moreexpansive space acts like a potential Central Park of KC, equipped with Starlight, the Zoo, dog parks, hiking trails and golf courses. There have seen times there where I've been bullet casings littered around when I park, along with broken glass everywhere. It's too bad that is the case sometimes, because the potential here is a 5 out of 5 weekend park, but I have to dock it based on that. I like hiking and jogging the trails around here, they're surrounded by gigantic rocks, plenty of trees and even a good view or two as you make your way up. It's nice to have something like this that's not far from the city. I also love the Shawnee Mission Park trails, although they take some time to get out to for me.