I went to George Owen's Nature Park for a hike. I love how clean it was. The trails are easily…read moremarked and clean. There's a lot of trails. The dirt trails go into the forest.,There's also a paved/unpaved trail leading around a pond. Throughout the trails there are picnic tables, small bridges and also wooden benches. I enjoy the energy of the trees and ravines. It is a comfortable, most likely safe, place to walk., Along with the trails, the park has a museum, which is where the restrooms are. If you need a place that's quiet, clean and calm, check out George Owen's. They also have family friendly holiday events.

Good hiking, some trails are paved some are a bit more rough hewn. They have Blue Stem grasses and…read morepaw-paws. Very very much fun.

It's just a park with a waterfall, nothing fancy about it. It smells sometimes. And it's dirty.read more

I will say that the fishing here is great but the playground is not. If you're a fisherman like…read moreme, you would love this place as I myself have caught tons of fish and even quite a few turtles. I will say, though the playground is almost nonexistent, so this is not the best place to go with kids. Obviously not a problem for me, but for the little kids, I would go to a different park. Other than that, the park is very crowded and very nice.

Bill is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He…read moreanswered all my questions and stocked my pond in the spring with very healthy fish that are doing fantastic, it was so cool to watch them spawning. I ordered the Bass today.

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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.

Staff was very friendly. Can get multiple kinds of vessels, they have food for the fish and vast…read moreparking. Although it is a hill so will have to carry your items to the car

Me and my church family got kicked out due almost 12 am because they didn't like our skin color…read morethey don't not tell us why we were being kicked out they just said it was over our heads. Save your time and money P.S Their "DEFFENBAUGH"

This is a cool place to visit…read more Has an awesome view. I would say it is a good spot to fish also. I saw a few people catching good size fishes out here. And if you love wildlife for sure you're going to see some lizards on the sidewalks. It's also a good place to grab your favorite coffee or tea and watch the sunset or sunrise.

I had a lovely afternoon hike around Lower Rock Ledges Loop trail. Almost no one on the trail at…read more5pm on a Saturday in the Summer. One big tree has fallen over the trail before it splits to upper and lower trails, lakeside, but it's pretty easy to get around it and continue on the path -- except I needed my hiking app to see where the actual trail was. (The trail itself it not always marked, but the rut is fairly visible.) Saw some deer, a woodland giant wolf spider, several six-spotted tiger beetles, and generally enjoyed the ambient music from folks out celebrating Father's Day weekend on the lake.

Love this place and great get away for animals to swim. Hiking is a breeze and the train rides are…read moreunique to a place like this!

Frank Vaydik Park is fantastic! The park is home to the Kansas City Northern Railroad which is a…read moremodel train for kids to ride on. It's a must do if you've got young kids. The Line Creek Community Center is also located in this park. They have a snack bar, pool, and public restrooms inside. There is also a playground located nearby. Our favorite part of this park is the trailhead to Line Creek trail. It's gorgeous! Line Creek is so enjoyable to look at and listen to while walking on the trail. The trail is concrete and very wide. Plenty of room for pedestrians and bike riders. The trail is very hilly one direction and flat the other way. The huge trees provide plenty of shade along the trail. A nice surprise on a hot summer day. There are several access points to the creek from the trail. The creek itself is never more than knee deep and fairly clear water. Our kids and dog love to wade around the small waterfalls. Bring water shoes! The rocks are very mossy and can get slick when stepping on them with bare feet. To get to the easiest access point for the creek go left at the first T intersection you come to from this trail entrance. The hillier path to the right will also lead you to a creek access point, but the route to the left has the small waterfall and better wading for kids. During the summer you might run into groups of summer camp kids enjoying the creek as well. It can be a busy place on a nice day! We did come across four snakes while playing in the water. None of them seemed to be threatened by us or our dog, but we still gave them plenty of space. For the most part they just swam away once they noticed us. Just be careful where you step! They sun themselves on the rocks and swim around looking for small fish to catch. In addition to snakes we saw lots of birds, fish, and a mouse. Lots of little critters to look for. The only thing lacking from this part of the trail are doggy cleanup stations (bring your own bags please!!) and bathrooms outside of the community center for after hours use.

Got your favorite hot coffee or your favorite hot chocolate?…read more Want to see some cool wildlife? When you arrive here you'll see sometimes a group of turkeys bunched up in twenties. You will see some Elks and Deers. Behind the fence you're definitely going to see a group of Bisons. Good place to visit!

10 stars. Free attraction. Beautiful ride to the area within the forested lake area. Multiple elk…read moreand bison are waiting behind the fence for what veggie/fruit treats you might offer. (No grains/breads, special diet) **Buy 2 5lbs of carrots and maybe some apples to toss over the fence. Feeding them were addictive. ****Don't forget the elk straight in past the parking lot. They are hard to see but they are there. Wave a carrot, give some seconds and they will make their way to you. There is 1 portapotty and 2 picnic tables. Lots of parking.

Good place to bring the chairs outs and watch nature…read more If your patient enough and quiet relaxing on your fold up chairs. You're going to see some small four-legged animals. More raccoons, possums. If you post up somewhere by a pond you're definitely going to see and hear lot of loud wild animal noises from frogs and you'll see some turtles there. I recommend bring your binoculars, the ones that can capture electronic pics. You're going to see different species of birds my favorite one are the red-headed vultures. You're going to see deers here pretty often. This is my new hangout so I'm going to try to capture pictures of these animals and post them here. Enjoy!!!

One of the best places to hike, fish, hunt, bird watch, ride horses or anything outdoors. They…read morehave a dog training area for hunting dogs, trails for people or horses and lakes galore to fish in. They even have a kids only lake.

I love a good park with paved walking trails, especially one that sits alongside a river! Berkley…read moreRiverfront is more than a park, as it is slowly becoming on of KC'a premier areas focused on activity, sightseeing, natural beauty and community! We popped by after visiting the City/River Market and took a stroll along the river, passing by the beach volleyball courts, playgrounds, river view platform, green space and even a local beer garden! The full area is currently in transition with lots of mixed use developments under construction, so another 12-18 months and this place is going to be unrecognizable. With that, the current amenities are a bit skimp, with no public restrooms beyond porta-potties and not much more to do than volleyball, walking/jogging, and grabbing a beer. But again, ground floor of the development and the park itself is nice so far. This park is the end/start point of the KC Streetcar, which is wonderful! While we walked here, we decided to take the Streetcar back to downtown. It was a perfect spot to hop on. The park is well kept, clean and an overall excellent spot to spend a some time wandering around or through. Excited to see what it morphs into as the developments continue, but already impressed!

I can't wait for the street car to be up and operating at the Berkeley Riverfront! They have…read moredefinitely change the area a lot! The trail is still as beautiful as ever! So sad that Bar-K had to leave the area but hopefully they ass restaurants and more social things to attract people to the area! I especially love the volleyball! Maybe we will get some pickleball courts soon!?