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Outdoor recreation

Recreation & Outdoors

Stay in motion as you navigate the Heart of America with ideas for active adventures and chances to explore the region’s natural landscapes.

Explore Recreation & Outdoors in Kansas City

Find the right choice for your itinerary with these guides to KC’s recreation and outdoor activities.

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Recreation & Outdoors

Where to Play Pickleball in Kansas City

Free Things To Do

Running, Biking, Yoga and Other Healthy Activities in KC

Best Dog Friendly Places in KC
Recreation & Outdoors

Dog-Friendly Places in Kansas City

Summer in Kansas City
Recreation & Outdoors

Everything You Need to Know About Summer in Kansas City

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Attractions

Where to Find Fall Colors in KC

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Recreation & Outdoors

Great Picnic Spots in Kansas City

Border Brewing Co – Pilsen Photo Co-op (77)
Food & Drink

Enjoy the Outdoors with Great Patios in KC

City Market
Recreation & Outdoors

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Sports and Recreation

Kansas City Royals

1 Royal Way East Side & Beyond
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Sports and Recreation

Ad Astra Park

8191 Maurer Rd. Kansas Side
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Sports and Recreation

Antioch Park

6501 Antioch Rd. Kansas Side
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Entertainment

Bar K Dog Bar

501 Berkley Pkwy. River Market
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Sports and Recreation

Big Bull Creek Park

20425 Sunflower Rd. Kansas Side
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Sports and Recreation

Black Hoof Park

9053 Monticello Rd. Kansas Side
Blackhawk Park – Image_1

Sports and Recreation

Blackhawk Park

S Franklin & Victory Rd. Greater KC Region
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Sports and Recreation

Blue and Gray Park

300 S Bynum Rd. East Side & Beyond
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Sports and Recreation

Blue River Parkway

80th St. & Blue River Rd. South KC & Beyond
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Sports and Recreation

Blue Springs Lake & Beach

1500 NE Bowlin Rd. East Side & Beyond
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Sports and Recreation

Buffalo Meadows Park

9650 Lone Elm Rd. Kansas Side
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Sports and Recreation

Camp Branch Glade

5151 W 175th St. Kansas Side
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Sports and Recreation

Cedar Niles Park

12650 S Clare Rd. Kansas Side
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Sports and Recreation

Celia Dayton Park

Franklin & Allen Sts. Kansas Side
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Dining

Chicken N Pickle – Kansas City

1761 Burlington St The Northland
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Attractions

City of Grandview, MO

1200 Main St. South KC & Beyond
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Sports and Recreation

City of Independence Parks & Recreation Dept.

201 N Dodgion St. East Side & Beyond
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Attractions

City of Lenexa, Kansas

17101 W 87th St. Kansas Side
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Sports and Recreation

Clay County Parks & Rec

17201 Paradesian St. The Northland
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Sports and Recreation

Claybrook Park

21211 Jesse James Farm Rd. Greater KC Region
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Sports and Recreation

Coffee Creek Streamway Park

16050 Pflumm Rd. Kansas Side
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Sports and Recreation

Craig Crossing Park

9145 Woodland Rd. Kansas Side
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Sports and Recreation

Electric Park

9305 Loiret Blvd. Kansas Side
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Attractions

Ernie Miller Nature Center

909 N K-7 Hwy. Kansas Side
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