Wonderful local park. My family took me here for a morning walk and it was perfect on a 70 degree…read moreSunday morning. Plenty of friendly folks walking their dogs. Got in a great multi-mile walk. Well kept and clean. Great variety in scenery. Gezer Park is recommended!

Clean park with small walking trail. Has a pavilion and nice playground. Great place to take your…read moredog for short walks.

What can I say... we loved it…read more Super spacious with a variety of features. I like how it's separated but you still can see other areas. My nephew is a park connoisseur and hates 99% of the toddler sections even though he is only 3. But Strangs kept him busy for a large chunk of time. The park is equipped with Adirondack chairs strategically placed in shady areas and misters for the warmer days. It has real bathrooms, and a fence as well. It's a great park for families with multiples of singles because the place is constantly packed. We enjoyed it a lot.

Great playground that is fenced in with lots of fun equipment! Paved walking trail that has reading…read morestory signs posted along the way to encourage kids to read while walking (a different story is displayed on the opposite side of you walk back.) Basketball court, tennis court and covered picnic table shelter.

I've been to this park once before in the past, but I forgot to review it. I brought two of my…read moregrandchildren back today. I parked in the main parking area. They played in the large play area that has a toddler section all the way to older climbing playgrounds, including swings and a zip line. This is a very nice park with an excellent walking trail and photo opportunities with a big circular sunflower. There is another smaller parking area of the street where you can park and use exercise equipment that they have installed. They also have electric charging stations for electric vehicle vehicles in the parking section. There are bathrooms as well. There is a sign detailing the park and areas to go. I believe there is another place section near a coffee shop/hotel that is nearby. We could have driven to that area, but we remained in the area we were currently at. Most of this park is in sun except the exercise area. I believe that was in shade.

This park is very fun for children and has tall climbing bridge structures your kid can explore and…read moreplay on along with walking trails, a big hill, and a bunch of shelters to sit down and eat lunch. Recommend to your family, and your kids will want to go back again!!!

I saw this park from an Instagram reel and decided to try it out today with my grandson. I love…read morethat it is almost completely shaded. The park has a variety of play equipment, a huge sand area that even has toys that regular people probably have brought there and left. There is natural features for kids to explore, like rocks and stumps, and they also have a small handmade stream, but the time that I went, there was no water going through it. There is a baseball diamond and a walking trail around the park. There is also covered picnic area and an open picnic area and there are also even children picnic tables and some nice bathrooms. I would definitely go back because of all the natural features and the abundant shade.

Gotta like Franklin Park, it's a classic. Spanning three decades I've found myself here for…read morebaseball practices, frisbee with friends, running, and playing with my own kids. It might be facing some stiff competition from the fancy Meadowbrook Park down the road, but it stills holds its own. Sometime over the last 5-7 years, they added a little "play creek" type of area that is a lot of fun in the summer time for my girls. It's shaded and a unique way to get their hands dirty. The little track around it is better suited for walking vs running, in my opinion. It's not that big, and it can be a bit crowded on a nice spring day. They also have nice restrooms and a few water fountains, so this was a good turnaround spot for me when I was doing long distance runs. I'm always in favor of good parks and this is one of many throughout Kansas City!

what a great use of space and way for the community to gather together to use the outdoors. I have…read moreonly been here a few times and am always amazed at the amount of people using it. On top of multiple play areas, there is a splash park, over covers for picnics, a large walking trail with pavement, and exercise equipment. We used this space for a birthday party and it was the perfect size. While setting up, kids were able to play within watching distance on the park area. The equipment is updated and new. It also offers unique activities that you might not see at other parks. Lots of swinging options. Lots of parking as well. I love this park.

I stumbled upon this park when I was pregnant with my daughter in hopes of finding a safe park that…read moreI'd be comfortable bringing her to and Roe Park is just that plus more! My daughter has been here since she was 1 month old. After taking her first steps, she walked the trail of roe park. So it's safe to say that this park not only gives you a fun time but there are great memories built here too. They have a play area for the littles and for the bigger kids, a walking trail for walking and bicycling, tennis courts, baseball field, open yard space for both soccer and football, benches and shelter area, and when it's hot out...a water park! I highly recommend this park to parents and guardians, I guarantee your kid will walk away happy after visiting.

My parents lived in Hyde Park when I was a baby, so I've always made a positive association with…read moreit. I specifically love the vision of the city planners to build in wide parks and green spaces in between the roads, providing an aesthetic that the planners in Olathe, Overland Park, Gladstone, etc. could all benefit from. This park has a big splash area in the summer, a playground, baseball fields, and loads of paths for walking and running. Lately, I haven't been visiting the park per se, but enjoying the new protected bike lanes along Gillham! They have a two way cycling track added in 2020 that is EXCEPTIONALLY RARE for KC. KC has, quite frankly, been way behind on bike-friendly roadways, but this is a nice step. You can safely fly through the area by bike and still feel like you're enjoying this park. Aside from the positives of this park, you're also near so many things like the Nelson, The Plaza, and loads of beautiful homes and architecture.

Gilliam park is a good park to take your kids And it's a…read morefun place to take your kids to go play

I was most recently here for the Parkville Microbrew Festival but I've been here numerous times. I…read moremost often come for the off leash dog park. They have it divided into small and large dog with lots of open space and even a water pump when the weather is warm. They always have plenty of parking and there's portable toilets throughout the park. I also enjoy the trail that runs along the river. It's paved, pretty flat, and maybe 3 ish miles so it's great for everyone. They have a few other trails that are less paved and go through more of the wooded area if you want a little more ruggedness. They also have playgrounds and shelters. Plus they do various festivals and activities throughout the year. Definitely stop by and bring a pup!

This is by far my favorite park i've ever been to. over the years, they have updated this park and…read moremade it more community friendly! If you go on a warm day, the park will be flooded with families, dogs, and members of the community. It is always a bright and fun place to be. They have a pickleball court, a huge playground, volleyball court, a long and short trail, water views, baseball area, open grass area, bathrooms, and lots of parking. what more could you ask for?? One of my favorite things to do at this park is sit under the trees with my boyfriend and have a picnic. This park offers many shaded areas as well. After being at the park, it is within walking distance of park university and many restaurants/coffee shops, and shopping areas. All around, it is worth a drive to visit!! This is a good solo park or family 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.