Sweet new park and green space that the area and neighborhood really needed. As I write this, it's still putting off those new construction vibes, and isn't fully finished, but it's certainly getting there.
What I love about it is that they could've plopped in strip malls or continued with exclusive country club vibes, but instead they turned the land back into a recreational space for everyone.
It's all very man-made, and not like being in the woods like the nature trails of Swope Park or Shawnee Mission Park. You've got paved path trails winding around the perimeter, a man-made sledding hill, bridges, a few different playground areas, living spaces, and restaurants (The Market, Verbena).
We've been staying near it this week and took our kiddo to the big playground which is closest to the 91st & Nall side. Bring the Tylenol for this one, folks. It's crazy busy, kids flying around, screaming, highs and lows.. It's an event. I'd go earlier to have easier access there.
There's another playground area up by the restaurants, and it's fun and more calm. There's sandboxes, chimes, and things to climb on.
Overall, it's a neat idea and one that I'm so happy to see Johnson County pull off. My wife said it's a bit like a JoCo version of Loose Park, and I think that's pretty spot on. Get outside and enjoy it! read more