Hidden gems: Parks in Kansas City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kansas City. This list contains 42 places from Park category.

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Buck O'Neil Tribute Park
Park
👍👍 Great place to have a catch with your kids.
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Observation Park
Park
👍👍 It was my first time here and let me just say….I loved it! I was up early and wanted to chase the sunrise and I’m glad I found this little gem. The view is breathtaking and the park is spacious. They even have a few exercise machines, a baseball field, and cute little benches scattered along the edg...
4.90 (17 reviews)
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Vietnam Memorial
Park
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Hodge Park Playground
Park
👍👍 Amazing playground with padded astroturf base. Tons of climbing equipment great for kids of all ages. Zip line, running/ walking path, hiking trails nearby. Pretend fort area. Our family had a wonderful time running and exploring! Swings, rope climbing stuff, pretend tree house, and slides everywher...
4.80 (129 reviews)
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Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park (Giant Shuttlecock Sculptures)
Park
Open year-round, this 22-acre park at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art features large, iconic sculptures.
4.80 (118 reviews)
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Raytown Bmx Track
BMX track
👍👍 Lots of parking. Bikes and helmets available to borrow. Visit their FB page for timely updates.
4.80 (92 reviews)
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Hodge Park
Park
👍👍 Nice little frontier town right out of Little House on the Prairie.
4.80 (44 reviews)
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Line Creek Platte Brooke Dr. Access
Park
👍👍 Best trail for biking, jogging or walking in the northland. Well maintained and lots of wildlife to watch.
4.80 (40 reviews)
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Divine Mercy Park
Park
👍 This park is a hidden gem in North KC. There is a small trail for walking&running, and you can also do catch&release fishing
4.80 (23 reviews)
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Bison at Hodge Park
Park
👍👍 Who doesn't like seeing real life bison?? The bison here have been around a very long time. However, don't always expect to see them as the land is vast enough to allow them some privacy. I also want to mention, please do not agitate them. Yes, there is a very tall and sturdy fence separating yo...
4.80 (10 reviews)
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Swope Park
Park
4.80 (6 reviews)
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Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail
Hiking area
Network of bike-friendly trails amid rocks & hardwood forest in Kansas City’s largest park.
4.70 (126 reviews)
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Swope Park Mountain Bike Trailhead
Park
👍👍 An absolutely outstanding trail system that would benefit enormously from a few maps being posted along the route, better trail blazes, and directional signs at forks & intersections. And please, pretty please, with sugar on it, carry out your drink containers, poop bags, tissues, and other trash. T...
4.70 (48 reviews)
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Longview Horse Park
Park
👍 Absolutely a great facility. nice stalls, clean, great people!
4.70 (24 reviews)
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fountain
Park
Landmark memorial fountain pools & backdrop honoring 451 American deaths of the Vietnam War.
4.60 (143 reviews)
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Little Blue Trace - Phelps Rd. Trailhead
Park
👍 Spacious, shaded parking and vault toilet available. Paved trail great for strollers!
4.60 (132 reviews)
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Mill Creek Park
Park
👍👍 Mill Creek Park is always a serene, beautiful environment in which to walk, run, or read. I took one of my many books and used the natural shade to read. There were many others quietly enjoying music, pictures, and each other's company.
4.60 (121 reviews)
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Cancer Survivors Park
Park
👍👍 I love this park. It's through KU Cancer Center it's beautiful. And worth going to even if you do not have cancer. You can also go through this park anytime of the day or night in memory of someone who has passed away from cancer. It also has once a year an activity were they give out all kinds of c...
4.60 (100 reviews)
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Blue River Greenway
Hiking area
👍👍 Just taking my morning walk down 87th street by the firefighters memorial. Real pleasant and peaceful.
4.60 (64 reviews)
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Watts Mill Park
Park
👍 It has a cute little sitting area near Jasper's Italian restaurant. A quiet little spot where you can gather your thoughts.
4.60 (62 reviews)
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