Parks are often best known for their playgrounds and nature trails, but many also contain game fields and other sports amenities. Here, we’ve listed some of Kansas City's best parks for sports-lovers. From soccer to pickleball to disc golf—and everything in between—these parks have something for everyone.
Happy Rock Park, 7600 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO
At nearly 80 acres, Happy Rock Park contains ample space for sports. It features 5 lighted ball fields, 4 soccer fields, 4 lighted tennis courts, and a basketball court. Hikers will enjoy the 1.3-mile looped trail, and children can play on 3 different playgrounds.
Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm Rd., Olathe, KS
In addition to its softball, football, and soccer fields, Heritage Park has an 18-hole disc golf course, outdoor exercise equipment, and a 40-acre lake where you can go fishing and boating. The park also offers several athletic programs—including adult softball and youth soccer. Additional amenities include a playground and a 30-acre off-leash area for dogs.
Hickory Hills Park, 8420 W. 54th Terr., Overland Park, KS
One of the best aspects of this park is the free, first-come-first-serve athletic venues. These include a basketball court, tennis courts, and a multi-use field. Its baseball/softball field can be rented but is otherwise first-serve. The park also contains a looped trail and a playground.
Indian Valley Park, 11606 Knox St., Overland Park, KS
Similar to Hickory Hills Park, all of the amenities here are free and first-come-first-serve—although the baseball and soccer fields can also be rented. The tennis court doubles as a pickleball court, and the multi-use field is perfect for various sports. Be sure to check out the roller hockey rink, which includes a sideboard border, regulation height and width goals, and player benches. Last but not least, the park contains a trail for hiking and biking.
Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood, KS
This park has something to offer for every sports-lover! It contains 11 soccer fields, 6 lighted tennis courts, 3 basketball goals, 2 baseball fields, and 2 sand volleyball courts. Joggers will enjoy the looped half-mile trail, and swimmers can stop by the park’s aquatic center. The park also serves as the trailhead for both the Tomahawk Greenway Trail and the Indian Creek Greenway Trail.
Legacy Park, 1201-1501 NE Legacy Park Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO
Besides featuring multiple athletic programs, Legacy Park contains practice field venues for baseball, football, and soccer. The park’s 22-acre lake is a popular place for fishing and boating, and the disc golf course and t-ball fields provide even more fun.
Macken Park, 1002 Clark Ferguson Dr., North Kansas City, MO
3 baseball/softball fields, 6 tennis/pickleball fields, 4 racquetball/handball courts, and a soccer field are all available to rent at this park. There is a one-mile asphalt trail for joggers, plus a half-mile trail for skaters and bikers. If your kids want to take a break from sports, look no further than the park’s 2 playgrounds.
Platte Ridge Park, 17130 Hwy. 371, Platte City, MO
This gem in Platte City includes 4 baseball/softball fields, a volleyball court, a soccer field, and a 5K cross country trail. If you like fishing, head over to the pond—it contains largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and grass carp. Multiple athletic programs are available, many of which were created by a partnership with the YMCA. Of course, the park contains a playground as well!
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS
Recent additions to this park include 2 tennis courts and a roller hockey rink (which is also ideal for soccer and broomball). Visitors will also enjoy the basketball court, disc golf course, sand volleyball courts, and multi-use fields. A fishing pond is available, as are walking trails. If you like swimming, you're in luck—the park contains the Indian Trails Aquatic Center. Other amenities include 3 playgrounds and a community garden.
Do you know of any other great parks for sports-lovers? Please share them in the comments below!
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Happy Rock Park
7600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, Missouri 64119Athletic features: ball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, a basketball court, & a looped trail.
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Heritage Park
Athletic features: softball, football, & soccer fields; a disc golf course; outdoor exercise equipment; & a lake for fishing and boating.
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Hickory Hills Park
Athletic features: a baseball/softball field, multiuse field, & looped trail, plus basketball & tennis courts.
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Indian Valley Park
Athletic features: a tennis/pickleball court, multi-use field, roller hockey rink, & hiking/biking trail, plus baseball & soccer fields.
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Leawood City Park
10601 Lee Boulevard, Leawood, Kansas 66206Athletic features: soccer & baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball goals, sand volleyball courts, a looped trail, & an aquatic center.
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Legacy Park
Athletic features: baseball, football, and soccer venues; t-ball fields; a disc golf course; & a lake for fishing and boating.
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Macken Park
Athletic features: baseball/softball fields, tennis/pickleball fields, racquetball/handball courts, trails, & a soccer field.
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Platte Ridge Park
Athletic features: a volleyball court, soccer field, cross country trail, & lake for fishing, plus baseball/softball fields.
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Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215Athletic features: a roller hockey rink, basketball court, disc golf course, fishing pond, & aquatic center, plus tennis & sand volleyball courts, multiuse fields, & walking trails.
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