{"id":316,"date":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2019-05-17T18:57:54","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T18:57:54","slug":"parks-nature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/?page_id=316","title":{"rendered":"Parks & Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS AND NATURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

REGIONAL STATE PARKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kansas State Parks<\/p>\n

Clinton State Park<\/strong>
\nLawrence, KS 785-842-8562
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a>
\nCovering 1,500 acres, the park is situated on the northeastern shore of Clinton Reservoir and provides a fine balance of recreational and natural areas.<\/p>\n

Eisenhower State Park<\/strong>
\nLyndon, KS 785-528-4102
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a>
\nNestled on the eastern fringe of the Flint Hills, the park covers 1,785 acres of rolling hills with 30 miles of trails, camping sites, a playground, a beach and sand volleyball, and a basketball court.<\/p>\n

Hillsdale State Park<\/strong>
\nPaola, KS 913-783-4507
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a>
\nOutdoor adventures can enjoy camping, fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding, model airplane flying, hiking, biking, nature study, picnicking, photography, and sightseeing.<\/p>\n

Kanopolis State Park<\/strong>
\nMarquette, KS 785-546-2565
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a>
\nSituated in the rolling hills, bluffs, and woods of the scenic Smoky Hills region, the park features a full-service marina, beaches, picnic areas, and multi-purpose trails.<\/p>\n

Milford State Park<\/strong>
\nMilford, KS 785-238-3014
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a>
\nHugging the shores of the state’s largest lake, the park offers modern campgrounds, showers, swimming beaches, boat ramps, picnic shelters, a full-service marina and yacht club, and a multi-purpose trails system.<\/p>\n

Mushroom Rock State Park<\/strong>
\nMarquette, KS 785-546-2565
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a>
\nNestled in the Smoky Hill region, the Dakota rock formations are the remains of beach sands and sediments of the Cretaceous Period from about 144 to 66 million years ago.<\/p>\n

Perry State Park<\/strong>
\nOzawkie, KS 785-246-3449
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a>
\nSituated in the southwestern portion of Perry Reservoir, the park features a sand beach, shower buildings, boat ramps, picnic areas, campgrounds, and miles of multi-purpose trails.<\/p>\n

Pomona State Park<\/strong>
\nVassar, KS 785-828-4933
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a>
\nSituated on the southern shore of Pomona Reservoir, the park offers extensive camping sites, a shelter house, a swimming beach and bath house, a full-service marina, multi-purpose trails, and developed sports facilities.<\/p>\n

Tuttle Creek State Park<\/strong>
\nManhattan, KS 785-539-7941
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a>
\nThe centerpiece of this popular recreational area is the vast Tuttle Creek Reservoir with 12,500 acres of water and 100 miles of wooded, rugged shoreline for exploration. Amenities include a swimming beach, boat ramps, courtesy docks, nature trails, a mountain biking trail, game areas, an equestrian trail, a shooting range, and camping areas.<\/p>\n

Missouri State Parks<\/p>\n

Big Lake State Park<\/strong>
\n204 Lake Shore Drive
\nCraig, MO 660-442-3770
\nhttps:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/big-lake-state-park<\/a>
\nBoating, fishing, and abundant waterfowl have made the park one of northwest Missouri’s most popular outdoor recreation areas.<\/p>\n

Ha Ha Tonka State Park<\/strong>
\n1491 State Road D
\nCamdenton, MO 573-346-2986
\nhttps:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/ha-ha-tonka-state-park<\/a><\/p>\n

Harry S. Truman State Park<\/strong>
\n28761 State Park Road
\nWarsaw, MO 660-438-7711
\nhttps:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/harry-s-truman-state-park<\/a><\/p>\n

Knob Noster State Park<\/strong>
\n873 SE 10th
\nKnob Noster, MO 660-563-2463
\nhttps:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/knob-noster-state-park<\/a>
\nVisitors enjoy camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, equestrian activities, and trails for mountain biking in this vast 3,567-square-mile park.<\/p>\n

Lewis & Clark State Park<\/strong>
\n801 Lake Crest Boulevard
\nRushville, MO 816-579-5564
\nhttps:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/lewis-and-clark-state-park<\/a>
\nThe epic Lewis & Clark journey westward took them by the lake that today bears their name. Abundant wildlife, a boat ramp, picnic sites, basic and electric campsites, and an open shelter are additional amenities.<\/p>\n

Wallace State Park<\/strong>
\n10621 NE Highway 121
\nCameron, MO 816-632-3745
\nhttps:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/wallace-state-park<\/a>
\nNestled in the northwestern Missouri farmland, the park offers fishing and swimming in a six-acre lake and hiking on scenic trails as well as picnic areas and a shelter, and full-service family-oriented campgrounds.<\/p>\n

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park & Historic Site<\/strong>
\nLawson, MO 816-580-3387
\nwww.watkinsmill.org<\/a>
\nAlong with the National Historic Landmark of the mill, the park features William Creek Lake for fishing and swimming, a paved bicycle trail around the lake, picnic sites, and wooded campsites.<\/p>\n

Weston Bend State Park<\/strong>
\n16600 Highway 45 North
\nWeston Bend, MO 816-640-5443
\nhttps:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/weston-bend-state-park<\/a>
\nCatch a glimpse of the Missouri River and enjoy nature\u2019s sites and sounds just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Historic sites, hiking trails, a paved loop trail, secluded picnic sites, and a full-service campground are among the additional amenities.<\/p>\n

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REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS<\/p>\n

Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center<\/strong>
\n4750 Troost Avenue
\nKansas City, MO 816-759-7300
\nhttps:\/\/nature.mdc.mo.gov\/discover-nature\/places\/gorman-anita-b-conservation-discovery-center<\/a><\/p>\n

Blue River Parkway<\/strong>
\n80th Street & Blue River Road
\nKansas City, MO 816-795-8200
\nwww.jacksongov.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Buffalo Track Nature Trail<\/strong>
\nKanopolis State Park
\nMarquette, KS 785-546-2565
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center<\/strong>
\nOne mile north of I-70 East
\nBlue Springs, MO 816-228-3766
\nhttps:\/\/nature.mdc.mo.gov\/discover-nature\/places\/burr-oak-woods-ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridal Cave<\/strong>
\n526 Bridal Cave Road
\nCamdenton, MO 573-346-2676
\nwww.bridalcave.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Clinton Lake<\/strong>
\nLawrence, KS 785-842-8562
\nhttp:\/\/ksoutdoors.com\/State-Parks\/Locations\/Clinton<\/a><\/p>\n

Cave Spring Historic Site & Nature Center<\/strong>
\n8701 East Gregory Boulevard
\nKansas City, MO 816-659-1945
\nwww.cavespring.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Deanna Rose Children\u2019s Farmstead<\/strong>
\n13800 Switzer Road
\nOverland Park, KS 913-897-2360
\nwww.opkansas.org\/Things-to-See-And-Do\/Deanna-Rose-Childrens-Farmstead\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center<\/strong>
\n909 North Highway 7
\nOlathe, KS 913-764-7759
\nwww.jcprd.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Fleming Park<\/strong>
\n22807 Woods Chapel Road
\nBlue Springs, MO 816-503-4800
\nwww.jacksongov.org<\/a><\/p>\n

George Owens Nature Park<\/strong>
\n1601 South Speck Road
\nIndependence, MO 816-325-7115
\nwww.georgeowensnaturepark.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Helen Cuddy Memorial Rose Garden & Memorial Arboretum<\/strong>
\nAntioch Park
\n6501 Antioch Road
\nMerriam, KS 913-312-8833
\nwww.jcprd.com\/parks_facilities\/gardens_habitats.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n

Heritage Park<\/strong>
\n16050 Pflumm Road
\nOlathe, KS 913-312-8833
\nwww.jcprd.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hillsdale Lake<\/strong>
\nPaola, KS 913-783-4507
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Hodge Park<\/strong>
\n7000 Northeast Barry Road
\nKansas City, MO 816-513-7719
\nhttp:\/\/kcparks.org\/park\/hodge-park<\/a><\/p>\n

Kansas City Zoo<\/strong>
\nSwope Park
\n6800 Zoo Drive
\nKansas City, MO 816-595-1234
\nwww.kansascityzoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Kemper Outdoor Education Center<\/strong>
\nFleming Park
\n22807 Woods Chapel Road
\nBlue Springs, MO 816-503-4800
\nwww.jacksongov.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Kill Creek Park<\/strong>
\n11670 Homestead Lane
\nOlathe, KS 913-888-4713
\nwww.jcprd.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Lakeside Nature Center<\/strong>
\n4701 East Gregory Boulevard
\nKansas City, MO 816-513-8960
\nwww.lakesidenaturecenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Landahl Park<\/strong>
\nEast Argo Road
\nJackson County, MO 816-503-4800
\nwww.jacksongov.org<\/a>
\nLake of the Ozarks<\/strong>
\nLake Ozark, MO 573-348-1599
\nToll free 800-386-5253
\nwww.funlake.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Lake Shawnee<\/strong>
\n3137 SE 29th Street
\nTopeka, KS 785-267-2600
\nhttp:\/\/parks.snco.us\/index.aspx?nid=136<\/a><\/p>\n

Linda Hall Library Arboretum<\/strong>
\n5109 Cherry Street
\nKansas City, MO 816-363-4600
\nwww.lindahall.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Little Blue Trace Nature Preserve<\/strong>
\n39th Street & Little Blue Parkway
\nJackson County, MO 816-503-4800
\nwww.jacksongov.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Loose Park & Rose Garden<\/strong>
\n5200 Wornall
\nKansas City, MO 816-513-7500
\nhttp:\/\/kcparks.org\/park\/loose-park<\/a><\/p>\n

Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary<\/strong>
\n407 North La Frenz Road
\nLiberty, MO 816-781-8598
\nwww.naturesanctuary.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Melvern Lake<\/strong>
\nMelvern, KS 785-549-3318
\nwww.nwk.usace.army.mil\/Locations\/District-Lakes\/Melvern-Lake<\/a><\/p>\n

Milford Nature Center<\/strong>
\n3415 Hatchery Drive
\nJunction City, KS 785-238-5323
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Mill Creek Park<\/strong>
\nJ.C. Nichols Parkway
\nKansas City, MO 816-513-7500
\nhttp:\/\/kcparks.org\/park\/mill-creek-park<\/a><\/p>\n

National Frontier Trails Center<\/strong>
\n318 West Pacific   
\nIndependence, MO 816-325-7575
\nwww.ci.independence.mo.us\/nftm<\/a><\/p>\n

Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure<\/strong>
\nFleming Park
\nWoods Chapel Road
\nBlue Springs, MO 816-795-8200
\nwww.jacksongov.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens<\/strong>
\n8909 West 179 Street
\nOverland Park, KS 913-685-3604
\nwww.opkansas.org\/things-to-see-and-do\/arboretum-and-botanical-gardens<\/a><\/p>\n

Pomona Lake<\/strong>
\nVassar, KS 785-453-2201
\nwww.nwk.usace.army.mil\/Locations\/District-Lakes\/Pomona-Lake<\/a><\/p>\n

Powell Gardens<\/strong>
\n1609 NW US Highway 50
\nKingsville, MO 816-697-2600
\nwww.powellgardens.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Shawnee Mission Park<\/strong>
\n7900 Renner Road
\nShawnee, KS 913-888-4713
\nwww.jcprd.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
\n25542 US 159
\nMound City, MO 660-442-3187
\nwww.fws.gov\/refuge\/squaw_creek<\/a><\/p>\n

Swope Park<\/strong>
\nEast Meyer Boulevard & Swope Parkway
\nKansas City, MO 816-513-7500
\nhttp:\/\/kcparks.org\/park\/swope-park<\/a><\/p>\n

Theis Park<\/strong>
\nOak & 47th Streets
\nKansas City, MO 816-513-7500
\nhttp:\/\/kcparks.org\/park\/theis-park<\/a><\/p>\n

Unity Village Rose Garden<\/strong>
\n1901 NW Blue Parkway
\nUnity Village, MO 800-669-0282
\nwww.unityvillage.org\/village<\/a><\/p>\n

Wyandotte County Lake Park<\/strong>
\n91st and Leavenworth Road
\nKansas City, KS 913-573-5000
\nwww.wycokck.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Prairie Park Nature Center<\/strong>
\n2730 Harper Street
\nLawrence, KS 785-832-7980
\nhttps:\/\/lawrenceks.org\/lprd\/ppnc<\/a><\/p>\n

Runge Conservation Nature Center<\/strong>
\n303 Commerce Drive
\nJefferson City, MO 573-526-5544
\nhttps:\/\/nature.mdc.mo.gov\/discover-nature\/places\/runge-conservation-nature-center<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunset Zoo<\/strong>
\n2333 Oak Street
\nManhattan, KS 785-587-2737
\nwww.sunsetzoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Topeka Zoo<\/strong>
\n635 SW Gage Boulevard
\nTopeka, KS 785-368-9180
\nhttp:\/\/topekazoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n

REGIONAL LAKES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regional Lake Information<\/strong>
\n816-532-0174
\nwww.nwk.usace.army.mil<\/a>
\nClinton Lake, Harlan County Lake, Harry S. Truman Lake, Hillsdale Lake, Kanopolis Lake, Long Branch Lake, Longview and Blue Springs, Melvern Lake, Milford Lake, Perry Lake, Pomme de Terre Lake, Pomona Lake, Rathbun Lake, Smithville Lake, Stockton Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake, Wilson Lake.<\/p>\n

Blue Springs Lake<\/strong>
\nFleming Park
\nWoods Chapel Road
\nBlue Springs, MO 816-795-1112
\nwww.makeyourdayhere.com\/151\/Blue-Springs-Lake<\/a><\/p>\n

Jacomo Lake<\/strong>
\nFleming Park
\n7401 West Park Road
\nBlue Springs, MO 816-795-8888
\nwww.makeyourdayhere.com\/156\/Lake-Jacomo<\/a><\/p>\n

Lake of the Ozarks<\/strong>
\nLake Ozark, MO 888-556-0762
\nhttps:\/\/www.funlake.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Longview Lake<\/strong>
\n11101 Raytown Road
\nKansas City, MO 800-386-5253
\nwww.makeyourdayhere.com\/157\/Longview-Lake<\/a><\/p>\n

Smithville Lake<\/strong>
\n17201 Paradesian
\nSmithville, MO 816-407-3400
\nwww.claycountymo.gov\/Parks\/Smithville_Lake<\/a><\/p>\n

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PARKS & RECREATION CONTACTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kansas Resources<\/p>\n

Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks<\/strong>
\n620-672-5911
\nwww.kdwp.state.ks.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Kansas City, KS & Wyandotte County<\/strong>
\nKansas City, KS 913-573-8327
\nwww.wycokck.org<\/a>
\nJohnson County<\/strong>
\n913-438-7275
\nwww.jcprd.com<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Lenexa<\/strong>
\n913-477-7110
\nwww.lenexa.com\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Olathe<\/strong>
\n913-971-8563
\nwww.olatheks.org<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Overland Park<\/strong>
\n913-895-6390
\nwww.opkansas.org<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Shawnee<\/strong>
\n913-631-2500
\nwww.cityofshawnee.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Lawrence Parks & Recreation<\/strong>
\nLawrence, KS 785-832-3450
\nhttps:\/\/lawrenceks.org\/lprd<\/a><\/p>\n

Topeka Parks & Recreation<\/strong>
\nTopeka, KS 785-251-2600
\nhttp:\/\/parks.snco.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Missouri Resources<\/p>\n

Missouri State Parks & Historic Sites<\/strong>
\n800-334-6946
\nhttps:\/\/mostateparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Kansas City, MO<\/strong>
\n816-513-7500
\nhttp:\/\/kcparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Callaway County<\/strong>
\n573-642-0730
\nhttp:\/\/callawaycounty.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Clay County<\/strong>
\n816-407-3600
\nwww.claycountymo.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Jackson County<\/strong>
\n816-503-4800
\nwww.makeyourdayhere.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Platte County<\/strong>
\n816-858-3419
\nwww.platteparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Belton<\/strong>
\n816-348-7400
\nwww.beltonparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Blue Springs<\/strong>
\n816-228-0137
\nwww.bluespringsgov.com<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Gladstone<\/strong>
\n816-436-2200
\nwww.gladstone.mo.us\/Recreation<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Grandview<\/strong>
\n816-316-4880
\nwww.grandview.org<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Independence<\/strong>
\n816-325-7843
\nwww.ci.independence.mo.us<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Lee’s Summit<\/strong>
\n816-969-1500
\nhttp:\/\/cityofls.net\/Parks<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Liberty<\/strong>
\n816-439-4360
\nhttp:\/\/libertymissouri.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Raytown<\/strong>
\n816-358-4100
\nwww.raytown.mo.us<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS AND NATURE REGIONAL STATE PARKS Kansas State Parks Clinton State Park Lawrence, KS 785-842-8562 www.kdwp.state.ks.us Covering 1,500 acres, the park is situated on the northeastern shore of Clinton Reservoir and provides a fine balance of recreational and natural areas. Eisenhower State Park Lyndon, KS 785-528-4102 www.kdwp.state.ks.us Nestled on the eastern […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=316"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":650,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316\/revisions\/650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}