Parks Near Kansas City, Missouri
Explore the prairies and waterways near Kansas City, from tallgrass prairies to scenic lakes and historic trails.
Popular Parks Near Kansas City
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
100 miles from Kansas City
4.6
National Preserve
Highlights:
- Last tallgrass prairie
- Bison
- Historic ranch
Clinton State Park
45 miles from Kansas City
4.4
State Park
Highlights:
- Lake Clinton
- Mountain biking
- Camping
Weston Bend State Park
35 miles from Kansas City
4.3
State Park
Highlights:
- Missouri River bluffs
- Hiking
- Tobacco barn
Popular Activities
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Fishing
- Bird watching
- Camping
Best Times to Visit
- Spring for wildflowers
- Fall for colors
- Summer for lake activities
Driving Tips
- Tallgrass Prairie is best at sunrise/sunset
- Clinton Lake is popular on summer weekends
- Combine with Kansas City BBQ
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