Parks & Lakes

City of Grandview, MO

Nationally-recognized parks, a revitalized Main Street and a renovated shopping center are fueling a thriving Grandview where we are Building Tomorrow's Community.

Nestled in the oak/hickory hardwood timbers of eastern Jackson County, Blue and Gray Park is popular with horseback riders, hikers and cross-country skiers for its beautiful terrain. Because of the great interest in horseback riding at Blue and Gray Park, a parking lot with pull-through capability for large trailers, two sh...

Blue River Parkway

Bordering Big Blue River from Swope Park south to the southern end of the county, this multi-faceted 2,400 acres parkland has many amenities including several miles of multi-use trails popular for mountain biking. Radio-controlled model airplane fields, balloon ports, softball fields, fishing ponds, hiking trails, horseback...

Buffalo Meadows Park

Buffalo Meadows Park is 20 acres and includes a jogging/walking trail, open space to play, one shelter that holds 64 seated and ample parking for a variety of events and gatherings.

Longview Park & Lake

Located just minutes from south Kansas City, Longview Lake offers 930 acres of water entertainment. "Getaway" with the whole family for an exciting day of power boating, water skiing, jet skiing or a relaxing pontoon boat ride. Located in Longview Lake Park, Longview Lake plays host site for many of Jackson County Parks and...

Rocky Hollow

Rocky Hollow Lake and shelter area is located just 6 miles east of Kearney, Mo. It is approximately 40 feet from Rocky Hollow Lake, great for quite day of fishing and non-gas powered boats are welcome.

Port KC

Scenic and fast-growing urban community and gathering space for entertainment, recreational activity and events along the Missouri River in Kansas City.

Black Hoof Park

Black Hoof Park is a 160-acre park featuring 35-acre, deep-water Lake Lenexa. The park offers a unique dam and spillway, several miles of trails through open grass and wooded areas and fun natural play areas for children. The park has two shelters, Oak and Stone Wall. Oak shelter holds 192 seated and Stone Wall holds 48 seated.

Ernie Miller Nature Center

Discover more about the park's plants, animals and history by visiting the center's new exhibit gallery featuring live animal displays and interactive exhibits, visit the 500-gallon aquarium showcasing native stream fish, stop by the wildlife viewing room that overlooks a water feature with birdfeeders, and visit the gift shop for nature enthusiasts. Rental space available.

Longview Equestrian Park

The Longview Equestrian Park in Longview Lake Park ecompasses 54 acres for riding, jumping and showing. The multi-use area is the site for 33 events each year for both saddle and carriage competitors. Equestrian events are organized and sponsored by local horse clubs. Features of the Longview facility include a ligh...