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Kansas City is a great sports town – Kansas City Royals baseball, Chiefs football and NASCAR action at Kansas Speedway. Plan your trip today for a Kansas City sports and recreation escape.
Zack Greinke, AL Cy Young Winner
Congratulations to Zack Greinke the 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner. Greinke's Cy Young season is the fourth in Kansas City Royals history as he becomes the third pitcher to win the award, joining two-time winner Bret Saberhagen (1985, 1989) and David Cone (1994).
Sports Spotlight: Chiefs Football
It's a whole new look in 2009 at One Arrowhead Drive – new head coach, new franchise quarterback and a new Arrowhead Stadium. Learn More.
> Team Schedule, Photos, Video
> Arrowhead Stadium Improvements
> Meet the General Manager
> Meet the Head Coach
> Meet the Franchise Quarterback
Chase for the Cup
Celebrating 45 Years of Royals Baseball
This year marks the 45th Anniversary of the Kansas City Royals. We relive some of the favorites moments in Royals baseball from George Brett to Bo Jackson to the emergence of the 2009 squad. 40 Years of Royals Baseball.
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Sports 101: Overview
From one of the most beautiful baseball stadiums to one of NASCAR's newest racing destinations, sports never go out of season in Kansas City.
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Ten New Features at "The K"
Fans heading to see the "boys in blue" this year will be greeted by a much improved Kauffman Stadium. We highlight the top ten new features at The K. Learn More.
Kansas City Parks and Lakes
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Catch NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Kansas Speedway. Watch this short video on race day in the Sunflower State.
Quotable Kansas City
“The poignant journey of black pioneers from barnstormers to professional teams, and consequently from segregation to integration, is masterfully chronicled at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum."
– Miami Herald
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Top Rated Sports & Recreation
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Penguin Park has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Penguin Park is the perfect place to plan your child's birthday party. This fun and playful park has everything from a 26-foot kangaroo slide to a 23-foot penguin to play inside....
Sprint Center has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Downtown Kansas City is now home to one of the finest arenas in the country. Opened on Oct. 10, the $276 million Sprint Center is a state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat arena on the eastern edge of the Power...
Lucky Strike Lanes has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lucky Strike Lanes is America’s premier upscale bowling lounge. We combine bowling, art and music with exceptional menu and bar choices in a contemporary lounge atmosphere. "The Hollywood Reporter" ca...
Swope Memorial Golf Course has been rated 4 out of 5 stars
Designed by famous course architect A.W. Tillinghast. Host site of the 2005 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship. This historic golf course located in Swope Park should be near the top of yo...
College Basketball Experience, The
College Basketball Experience, The has been rated 3 out of 5 stars
Further cementing the area’s reputation as a hoops hotbed, Kansas City is now home to the state-of-the-art College Basketball Experience (CBE). Connected to the new Sprint Center via a common lobby, t...
Recently Added Reviews
College Basketball Experience, The: Get your game on
A R. - 01/08/2010
Platte City, MO
College Basketball Experience, The has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Penguin Park: Nostalgia
Alicia B. - 12/11/2009
Lees Summit, MO
Penguin Park has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Penguin Park: Great Fun!!!
courtney b. - 10/05/2008
kansas city, MO
Penguin Park has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Swope Memorial Golf Course: review
Roger H. - 06/27/2008
Olathe, KS
Swope Memorial Golf Course has been rated 4 out of 5 stars
Swope Memorial Golf Course: Challenging, cheap, and fun.
Ramsey M. - 06/06/2008
Fairway, KS
Swope Memorial Golf Course has been rated 4 out of 5 stars