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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Waterfall ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 4501 South Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO The park, located across the 18-acre lake from the Bass Pro Shops, features playground equipment, a shelter, restrooms, and a walking trail. |
George Owens Nature ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 1601 South Speck Road, Independence, MO The nature park in Independence offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, birding, geocaching, and picnicking throughout an 85-acre wooded area in east Independence. A small na...
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Rotary Park - IndependenceParent rating: ![]() Location: 10615 East 24th Street South, Independence, MO The park in Independence features a seasonally operated sprayground with shooting, spraying, and misting features. The park also includes picnic areas, a short walking trail, restrooms, and a playgrou...
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McCoy ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 800 North Bess Truman Parkway, Independence, MO Two playgrounds, a water sprayground, restrooms, picnic tables, tennis courts, and more await at Independence's McCoy Park. |
Santa Fe ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 2731 South Santa Fe Road, Independence, MO The park in Independence features tennis courts, ball fields, playgrounds, restrooms, and picnic areas. |
Independence Athletic ComplexParent rating: ![]() Location: 17800 East Salisbury Road, Independence, MO The Independence Athletic Complex includes numerous soccer, softball, football, and baseball fields, as well as a playground, amphitheater, restrooms, and walking trails. |
Benton ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 707 South Crane Street, Independence, MO The park in Independence features a ball field, playground, picnic tables, basketball court, and a short walking trail. |
Sycamore Hills ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 15208 East 39th Street South, Independence, MO The small neighborhood park in Independence features a playground. |
Mill Creek Park - IndependenceParent rating: ![]() Location: 1717 North River Boulevard, Independence, MO Athletic fields, two playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball and tennis courts, and a walking trail await at Independence's Mill Creek Park. |
Hill ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 2201 South Maywood Avenue, Independence, MO Home to Independence's skate park, Hill Park also features plenty of picnic tables, a playground, and a short walking trail. |
Well's ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Sterling Avenue and Gill Street, Independence, MO The park in Sugar Creek hosts the community's annual Christmas tree lighting, as well as free concerts in the park. |
Cler-Mont School ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 19009 E Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, MO The park in Independence offers ball fields, playgrounds, a picnic shelter and tables, and a short walking trail. |
Roberts ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 3250 S Blue Ridge Boulevard, Independence, MO The park in Independence features picnic tables and a short walking trail. |
Bundschu ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 11400 E 9th Street S, Independence, MO The Independence park offers picnic tables, a playground, short walking trail, bike trail, and basketball courts. |









