Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Kansas City

Arnold D. • March 4, 2017Great place for a picnic, or just taking a stroll, also the Rose garden is good for photoshoots. Lots of beautiful big trees

Sarah E. • August 21, 2011Whether you come here for remembrance or the view, you must visit it while in KC.

Shane H. • October 15, 2016Feels like you are walking on a beach. Beautiful skyline views of Downtown Kansas City. (Which is gorgeous).

José • August 8, 2019Amazing place! If you try their Mac & Cheese I suggest to ask to please leave out the tomato. It’s soggy and takes away from their bold cheese sauce.

Paige C. • March 26, 2016Best place to jog and it's lovely in good weather. Well maintained

Laura F. • September 7, 2010A beautiful, free! place to relax and soak in some nature.

Lisa D. • December 23, 2019Love this park! Nice trails, very well kept and nice for walking dogs, riding bikes!

Adam N. • March 24, 2014My favorite place to walk, jog, or run!

Candice Y. • June 8, 2019It has a variety of things to do for the whole family. You can walk the trail, play baseball, use the picnic areas and play on the playgrounds. There's also plenty of free space.

chris l. • June 29, 2010The Well has a great rooftop patio looking over the trolley trail. Try the french dip.

Shaina H. • April 18, 2017The walking trail is great.

Diane M. • January 11, 2014I'm the summer it is great fun watching the little kids play in the fountain.

Michael M. • November 19, 2020Such a nice and unexpected find! You can also leave the trail and check out the lake close by. The waterfall in the sanctuary is also very beautiful.

Oliver D. • August 11, 2013Best Sunset in KC!

Kansas City • April 24, 2013At 1800 acres, is bigger than NYC's Park where you can do anything outdoors, from mountain biking to swimming to tennis to cricket. There is a off-leash dog park, too.

Michelle C. • May 8, 2019Love the park! So great for bring little one to play, clean and fairly new kids playground. My boy loves it :)

Tina P. • August 19, 2015I love that you can see people from all over the world enjoying the Plaza & the fountain.

Louis R. • August 9, 2014One of my favorite places in Kansas City. Come relax, admire, and enjoy.

Tim S. • January 6, 2012One of the best parks in Midtown Kansas City.

Bill W. • June 6, 2015Absolutely beautiful spot to take your special someone to.

Daisy M. • May 20, 2013There are some nice catfish here!!

Kendra R. • June 8, 2015Quiet, open, beautiful land with stunning backdrops & historical landmarks

Blake H. • July 11, 2020I LOVE that they have the park split between small dogs and big dogs. I think with the sun it’d be a bit better to have a larger pavilion to sit, but it’s an awesome dog park. We go often.

Jeremiah Z. • April 15, 2012Awesome work out stations along the track

Nicole B. • June 22, 2014Great outdoor free concert venue. The grassy seating areas are tiered, wide, and shady. Concessions and restrooms on-site.

Bob S. • November 10, 2015Car free on the weekends! Great for a walk, run or ride, in the permanent pedestrian and bike lane. Sure to find impressive views and feel caught in nature.

Ashley I. • April 20, 2012Check out the Kansas City Explorers tennis team in the summer.

Rachel D. • June 12, 2012The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is awesome and free to the public during the summer. Though they happily accept donations. :-)