Parks & Lakes

La Cygne Reservoir

Lake levels vary some but normally are at conservation pool. There are three boat ramps in the main lake and one boat ramp in the cooling pool on the east side of the project. Two of these ramps are inside the Linn County Park and one ramp is maintained by KDWP. Usability is determined by the weather. For winter time ramp c...

Kill Creek Park

897-acre park with a 27-acre lake, four picnic shelters, swim beach, marina, over 12 miles of hiking, mountain bike and equestrian trails and over one mile of paved, shared use trails for walking, running and bicycling. Fishing permits are required. The Russell and Helen Means Observation Tower offers magnificent views of the park and beyond!

John Brown Memorial Park

John Brown Memorial Park is located at 10th & Main Street and was dedicated on August 30, 1910 by President Teddy Roosevelt. The park includes the site of historic John Brown Cabin, John Brown Statue and Memorial. The park also holds playground equipment, shelter houses, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and plenty of open...

Hodge Park

With 800 acres, this is the second largest park in Kansas City, offering visitors a variety of features including Shoal Creek Golf Course, Hodge Park Golf Course, Shoal Creek Living History Museum, a large amphitheatre, and numerous athletic fields.

Hillsdale Lake & State Park

Hillsdale offers outdoor recreational opportunities to campers, anglers, boaters, hunters, swimmers, horseback riders, model airplane fliers, hikers, naturalists, picnickers, photographers, sightseers, and those out to enjoy our natural environment.

George Owens Nature Park

George Owens Nature Park has given families the opportunity to reconnect with their natural environment since 1977. Open year round and provides 85 acres of beautiful forest, lakes, hiking trails and wildlife. A few of the activities individuals enjoy at George Owens Nature Park include: fishing, hiking, birding, wildflower...

Friendship Park

The Friendship Park is located at 401 N. Madison Street adjacent to City Hall. It has a large playground, slides and a sand pit for toddlers. The park is surrounded by chain link fence to keep children and animals out of harms way. It's a great place for football practice in the fall and a great place to play catch.

Fontana City Park

In the center of town, the park offers a shelter commemorative flag pole and picnic areas. The square was renovated in 2008 as part of the city’s 150th birthday celebration. Bounded by North Avenue on the north, Finch Avenue on the south, Stephens to the west and Johnson to the east.

Fleming Park

Fleming Park, covering over 7,800 acres of recreational parkland, is located approximately 15 minutes from Kansas City. Originally named Lake Jacomo, the park was renamed Fleming Park in honor of Judge Harry M. Fleming who helped guide the development of Lake Jacomo during the 1950s. This park encompasses Blue Springs Lake ...

Electric Park

Electric Park includes a shelter that holds 48 seated, sand volleyball courts, sport fields, playground, grills, restrooms, a trail, and horseshoe pits.