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    Waterfall Park

    4.0 (26 reviews)

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    Lake view.
    Michael S.

    A wonderful little park nestled in a woody area next to a fishable lake. The modern playground is in the shade of nature trees and as a synthetic ground cover for safety. An asphalt paved hiking/biking path winds through the park. Contrary to other reviews, there IS a waterfall: you can see it from the road that navigates the back of the park. Restrooms are near a small parking lot and picnic pavilion. If the lot is full you can find additional parking on two very close retail lots.

    Brenda M.

    It was such a cute little place to go have a picnic or hike. The waterfall was so pretty I regret not taking a lock cause some couples have a lot there.

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    Courtney P.

    It's a beautiful place to walk around and to take your kiddos! I loved the beautiful scenery that they have and it's a great place to just relax and go for walks!

    There are waterfalls here!
    Joyce W.

    Yes, found a couple of waterfalls here! A beautiful park with playground picnic area fishing area and long paved walks around a water reclamation pond. I like that the ponds attracted a bunch of turtles birds and jumping fishes. There is a Bass pro shop and a couple of other large restaurants that line the pond. This park is a favorite of families, couples and dog walkers. I liked being able to hear the chirping of the birds and the singing of the crickets along this walk. There is a restroom near the parking lot. Bring water, did not come across a water fountain to drink at along the trails.

    Rhonda S.

    I was going to Hobby Lobby, and I got caught in the turn around, ended up going another way and drove clear to the other side of Bass Pro Shop. Irritated me, but it's alright. I found Waterfall Park. It is located just southwest of Hobby Lobby, and before entering the large parking lot of Bass Pro Drive. If you drive by it, you'll see the parking lot. I go to Hobby Lobby often, I never thought to stop. At first, I didn't think it was much of a park, per se, but I was surprised when I got out of my car, and walked around. The Parks and Recreation Department created a nice little oasis, hidden in the "marshes" of the Little Blue River. There is a small parking lot, which beckoned me to park. There were kids on the playground equipment, which is one large main unit. There is also a smaller playground, across from it. Plenty of picnic tables, with a plethora of trees for shading. The trees were there, before the park was built. They make it look perfectly woodsy. There is a large shelter house, on the side of the lake, which was built for Bass Pro Shop. The lake intercepts with the Little Blue River, and there's trails, made with mulch, leading a short walk to the river bank. Around this area, people can fish, or sit and watch the river. I heard ducks, but didn't see them. In the park itself, the picnic tables have a few outdoor grills near them. There's fully equip bathrooms, that are roomy and clean. Pretty good for a Missouri park. I saw plenty of people utilizing the many walking trails around the area. I also saw people with dogs on a leash. In Independence, this is a plus. I love the river setting. It's peaceful, and reconnects people with nature.

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    Krischelle L.

    AWESOME spot for kids to let off steam a short distance from a Tesla supercharger. The pond had ducks in it (some were wandering near the play equipment, too). The playground outshone the ducks for my preschoolers with unusual features like a rope web and large rock structure to climb in addition to the usual fare. Wish every charging stop were like this!

    Bass Pro Shop Water view!
    Christian G.

    Nice park with lots of things to do. Great for kids who can't stay put and a nice view of water where you can fish. Located behind the Bass Pro Shop. You can even walk to a waterfall, which was pleasant for me. Plenty of seats to sit and relax and trees everywhere. Parking is a few feet away.

    the ducks and playground
    Sydnee E.

    This park is great for kids! It is built for kids 5-12 but my 3 year old loved it with a little help on the climbing parts. It is shaded and has picnic tables and benches. There is even a lake with ducks to feed and a walking path. I would highly suggest it!

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

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    4 months ago

    Beautiful park! Beautiful falls! Love going here for lunch, taking walks, fishing and taking the kids for outdoor adventures!!

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    10 months ago

    The park is clean and attractive. Also, you can reserve a shelter for your party. Dogs are also allowed.

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    A lot of walking trails, trees, playground, benches to sit on. One of our favorite parks!

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    Nice park right in the City. Wonderful trails with lots and lots of green. Playground is newer with the softer floor.

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    McCoy Park - Main playground

    McCoy Park

    4.0(2 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    I love the park and it has a great playground for kids. The reason I deducted two stars is because…read moreof people who go to the park. Earlier today I went to the bathroom and some guy in there was trying to sell me drugs. That is the biggest problem with independence and Missouri in general is the amount of drug dealers here and the police in the entire state are completely worthless. Other than that, I will say I like to park but the police need to come here more often. But that's more of an independence problem than the park. But that's Missouri for you. High crime, a lot of drug dealers and completely worthless police.

    Wow, McCoy has been upgraded so well! This was a favorite spot of mine, growing up, and it looks…read moreten times better now. Pros: - Two well-designed, "Pioneer"-themed playgrounds with great equipment and rubber matting - Paved, wide-open walking paths - Plenty of picnic tables and grills - A great water park!! - baseball diamond - Lots of informative plaques about local history, with Braille - The entire park is wheelchair-accessible - Very well maintained Cons: Not really any to speak of, except that people shouldn't leave so much trash behind. But I make that complaint about every park. The park was clean enough that I didn't feel nervous about being barefoot after playing with my Little One in the water park. This park is gorgeous and has lots of amenities.

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