Parks & Lakes

Swope Soccer Village

Swope Soccer Village features six full-sized synthetic soccer fields and a natural grass Championship Field with seating for 1500. Additional amenitites include restrooms, concessions and storage facilites. The Village is adjacent to the Sporting KC Training Facility in Swope Park.

Valley Park

One of the most unique parks in the entire Kansas City Metro. The Nationally recognized and award-winning park offers a 44-foot long slide, rope climbing structures, zip line, Cloud Nine swings, musical instruments and shade canopies.

Blue Springs Lake & Beach

Blue Springs Lake, located in Fleming Park, offers 720 acres of water excitement. Power boating, water skiing, tubing and jet skiing are all familiar sights on this popular lake. The Blue Springs Lake Marina staff is eager to assist you with your marine needs. Conveniences such as boat rental, concessions, lakeside gasolin...

Kemper Outdoor Education Center

Kemper Outdoor Education Center is the office for the Historic Sites and Outdoor Education Division of Jackson County Parks + Rec. It is nestled in the Fleming Park on the east side of Lake Jacomo, the Kemper Outdoor Education Center is a great place for kids and kids at heart to have fun and explore the outdoors. The site...

Kill Creek Streamway Park

Kill Creek Streamway Park currently consists of two separate segments of paved, shared-use trail totaling a little less than seven miles, and a 16-acre off-leash dog area at the 95th Street Access Point.

Thomas S. Stoll Park

A 79-acre park with a small fishing pond, a seven-acre dog off-leash area, picnic shelter, playground, and a picturesque walking trail. Fishing permits required.

Mill Creek Streamway Park

Mill Creek Streamway Park is a beautiful linear park with over 17 miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails, three miles of equestrian trails, and open spaces for leisure pursuits like jogging, picnicking, and nature hiking. The trail extends from Nelson Island on the Kansas River, south through the cities of Shawnee and Lenexa, and ending in the City of Olathe.

Jackson County Parks + Rec

Jackson County Parks + Rec is one of the Midwest's premier park systems and we are making it even more convenient for you to take advantage of the many wonderful things that make our county a destination all its own. Three world-class lakes, two public beaches, miles of hiking and biking trails, premier sports facilities, s...

Meadowmere Park

Known for its whimsical playground, Meadowmere Park serves as a central hub for Grandview Parks & Recreation Department. Its walking trails connect to The View Community Center, Skate Park, Community Garden and Grandview Amphitheater.

Heritage Park

A 1,238-acre park with a 40-acre lake, 30-acre dog off-leash area, 10 picnic shelters, multiple playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment, paved shared use trails, equestrian trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course. Fishing permits are required.