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Sports & Recreation
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.
Sports 101: Overview
From one of the nation's loudest NFL stadiums to one of NASCAR's newest racing destinations, sports never go out of season in Kansas City.
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Big 12 Football Championship
Kansas City hosts the 2008 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship. The game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium on December 6, 2008. Learn More
College Basketball Experience Classic
Defending National Champion Kansas, Syracuse, Florida and Washington are the regional hosts for the 2008 O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic, November 24-25 at Sprint Center. Learn More
Local Favorites: Herm Edwards
Sunday's at Arrowhead Stadium is filled with great tailgating, world-class barbeque and the best football fans in the nation. We sit down with Coach Edwards for a little Q&A on his favorite spots in KC. Learn More
Kansas City Parks and Lakes
Anita B. Gorman, commissioner emeritus, Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department—blessed with farsighted pioneering city founders, Kansas City’s boulevards and public spaces are integral to its quality of life. Learn More
3 to Try
Read through our 3 to Try sports adventures.
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Quotable Kansas City
“Visit Kansas City again and again if you want to keep up-to-date with this greater-than-ever metropolis.”
– AAA Midwest Traveler
2008 Border Showdown
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Missouri Tigers
11:30 a.m. - Nov. 29, Arrowhead Stadium
The Big 12 North returns to Arrowhead Stadium for the 2008 Border Showdown. Learn More
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Top Rated Sports & Recreation
Check out our list of the top sports and recreation options. And, it’s all according to you – the visitor.
Top Rated Member Listing Results
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....
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...
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...
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...
Burning Tree Golf Course has been rated 3 out of 5 stars

Nine-hole regulation length course in a quiet, secluded, park-like setting along the Kansas River. Water hazards, numerous bunkers, waste areas and mature trees challenge the golfer on every hole.
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Recently Added Reviews
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
Sprint Center: Amazing First Impression
Karen M. - 06/04/2008
Gladstone, MO
Sprint Center has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lucky Strike Lanes: Swankiest Place to Bowl and Hang out
Elaine L. - 05/24/2008
Kansas City, MO
Lucky Strike Lanes has been rated 5 out of 5 stars