Recently spent an entire Sunday working out . Calisthenics (push-ups, pull-ups, dips, & ab machine)…read more2hrs. I ‍ran the inside track for 30mins (4 miles). Then I pulled out a deck of cards and completed some Tyson squats before finishing up in the deep end ‍ & sauna‍. The community center has become very therapeutic for me

I met new people, enjoyed cycling and water aerobics. The center has always been clean, the front…read moredesk employees are always kind, and there's easy access in and out for handicap patrons.

Sunnyside offers the basics in a neighborhood park: satisfactory but unfenced playground over a…read morenatural surface, picnic pavilion, multiple base/softball fields, tennis and half basketball courts, and a paved walking trail around the perimeter. The broken asphalt has a short option that halves the 1-mile distance. This Kansas City Parks Department facility also has a water spray feature during summer months.

Love how Brookside has so many parks and playgrounds! This park has to be particularly clutch for…read moreparents because it's seamlessly baked into the neighborhood and easily accessed by hundreds (thousands?) of homes. For us, it's a bike ride away, but again, Brookside for the win -- just hop on the Trolley Trail to 66th Terrace and then make your way east a few blocks for a safe ride. We hitched up the bike trailer and rode to nearby McClain's Bakery first for a great start to the day. We were bummed the junior pool is closed for the 2021 season. It would be such a great option to get out, and not quite sure why? The Loose Park splash pad appears to be open this year, but this feels neglected. The park itself is great; tennis courts, a little room for well-behaved dogs to fetch a few short throws, and a nice playground. The playground has big/little swings, slides, little rubber hills, and some climbing equipment. There are some miscellaneous tricycles and kids toys strewn about which is kinda nice, but some need replacement if I'm being honest. Oh one more important thing, at least in the morning: SHADE! I can't speak to summer afternoons, but seemingly every playground bakes around here. This one has a lot of trees so it's possibly a better option than others. This will be a fun part of our summer activity list for sure.

Great little park in Armour Hills. The kids pool is only open in June and July but is very popular…read morewith kids. The playground equipment is adequate but is going to be replaced soon. The tennis court was just rebuilt this spring and some exercise equipment added. Not the largest park but very convenient for the neighborhood.

This playground is located behind the old Lenexa activity center. It's a nice playground for a…read morevariety of ages. My two year-old grandson and six-year-old granddaughter both enjoyed it. It is mostly in the sun, maybe a little bit of shade here and there. The parking lot is the back section of the Lenexa activity center. It is right next to a street which was a slight negative. But a nice playground overall

This is a great new addition to JCPRD. Saturday September 22nd was their ribbon cutting ceremony to…read moreopen up the park. We weren't able to make it, but decided to go later in the evening to check things out. It's a bit of a drive from the KC metro, about 30 minutes on 35, but it's worth it. This place is huge! Like Shawnee Mission Park big. The park is rolling out in a phases, so expect new things later on. Currently they have: A nature playground, three quarters of a mile of wide paved (cement) trails, picnic shelters with grills, outlets, and overhead lights, real restrooms (not port-a-potties!!), a prairie restoration area, disc golf, and a group camping area. There are three different entrances to the park, each leading to different amenities. The nature playground is at the Sunflower Road entrance. The playground is the whole reason we made the drive out here and I'm so glad we did! My daughter had a blast here. There's a lot to do for all ages. Even my 13 year old would enjoy it. The playground is separated into different areas for different activities. You can climb on rope structures, walk in a creek, play musical instruments, build with blocks, and our favorite - splash around in the water features. Unfortunately, the water features turn off around 6:30pm so I didn't get any photos!! You can see them on the JCPRD website. They have constructed these natural looking splash pads with sandpits. They have one for big kids and one for little kids. You can play in them without getting completely soaked, but if you want to let the kids go wild make sure you bring towels. Bathroom facilities are nearby to help with cleanup. After playing, we walked part of the trail. It's gorgeous out there as the sun is setting. Lots of open prairie with tall grasses and sunflowers. The paved trail is extra wide so bikes and walkers can easily share it. Dog cleanup stations and drinking fountains are located nearby for easy use. Definitely make the trip out here if you're looking to spend some time enjoy the great outdoors. Your kids will love it! Don't forget the towels. ;)

Loved this park! Learned this hidden gem was only 15 minutes from my home, so my husband and I…read morebrought our dog (leashed) and took a long walk around the park. 2 smaller trails and one longer trail made for a great evening! All trails appeared to be accessible paths and their kids playground area and pollinator gardens will be fun to visit with kiddos in the future. Also good to know - they have nice bathrooms!

A great climbing gym in the KC area! In my time in KC, I went here and another location in KC (that…read morewas closer to me) - and IBEX was the clear standout, well worth the longer distance IMO. The staff were very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. There's also a cool climbing wall treadmill in the upstairs area that was a lot of fun. The bouldering area was also very well cushioned. I'm not the biggest fan of bouldering but I felt very safe bouldering here just because of how well maintained and cushioned the mats were. As a person visiting the area, I didn't have a regular climbing crew - I came solo and the autobelays were more than enough to satisfy my climbing need. The autobelays covered a solid range of levels and there were more than enough to cover my climbing needs. The other routes also looked interesting - and it's clear that the route setters have done a very good, thoughtful job in their setting. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a climb in the KC area!

Friendly staff, regular updates to the walls, clean environment…read more Good variety of auto belay, belay and bouldering.

I love living in Olathe! One of the many reasons is because…read moreof the work they put into their parks! Haven Park is an absolute gem smack dab in the middle of a residential neighborhood. There are big trees, a great colorful playground, sand volleyball, a single pickleball/tennis court, half court basketball, a large, flat multi use grass field with a baseball cage, a paved path around the perimeter of the park where you can visualize your kids from almost any angle. There are quite a few corners of the park that need some attention, such as run down wooden benches, the perimeter of the sand volleyball court and a plethora of weeds in the grass. But the tennis/pickle ball court looks like it was recently patched and is in great shape, the pavement for the basketball hoop is looking great, and all the landscaping is really well done. What a blessing!

I decided to try out this park that is pretty newly redone. It does not have a lot of parking, but…read moreit is a fun park for toddlers and small children. It has unique playsets and soft rubber flooring. The rubber ground area has a tunnel and smooth Hills areas for small children to explore. It also has a swingset and some benches for parents to sit at. It has a covered picnic area near the parking lot and a walking trail. This park is backed up to a school but not part of the school.