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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.Kansas SpeedwayParent rating: ![]() Location: 400 Speedway Boulevard, Kansas City, KS The Kansas Speedway is a 1.5 mile tri-oval hosting several NASCAR, IRL, and other racing events throughout the year. Several driving schools also call the track home. Tours for ... |
The Woodlands Race ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 9700 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, KS The Woodlands features both horse and greyhound racing. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. |
Wyandotte County LakeParent rating: ![]() Location: Leavenworth Road and 91st Street, Kansas City, KS The jewel of Wyandotte County's parks, Wyandotte County Lake features a 400-acre lake for fishing and boating, picnic areas, playground equipment, and trails. The park also has a model railr...
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Emerson ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Strong Avenue & S 29th Street, Kansas City, KS The park in KCK features two lighted tennis courts, a gazebo, picnic tables, and a playground. |
Schlitterbahn Vacation VillageParent rating: ![]() Location: 9400 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS The Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark has opened its initial phase of waterpark fun. Attractions include the Torrent River - billed as the world's longest tidal wave river, the Bo...
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Hollis Renewal CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 11414 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS Trails, shelters, overnight facilities, and picnic areas are available for group rental on 153 wooded, secluded acres in Bonner Springs. |
Rosedale Farmers MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: 340 Southwest Boulevard, Kansas City, KS The market in KCK offers family activities and nutrition information in addition to fresh produce. The market is part of the Rosedale Healthy Kids Initiative and participates in the Beans and Greens p...
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Big Eleven LakeParent rating: ![]() Location: State Avenue and 11th, Kansas City, KS Big Eleven Lake in KCK offers a manmade fishing lake, picnic tables, and a bandstand. |
Pierson ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Douglas and 55th, Kansas City, KS Pierson Park in KCK offers picnic and shelter areas, a spray park, playground equipment, lighted tennis courts, and a fishing lake. |
Bierman's Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 2825 S 63rd Street, Kansas City, KS For the fall season, Bierman's plants pumpkins (including specialty pumpkins), plus has activities for the kiddos. After Thanksgiving, the farm has Christmas trees to choose and... |
Best Dairy Farms in the USParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Need to com-MOO-ne with nature? Meet a few cows and learn where milk and ice cream come from? We've got a great national list, and we'd love to hear about your favorites, too! Arizona<... |
Best Merry-Go-Rounds in the USParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Brass rings are mostly things of the past, but carousels are still giddy fun for little ones who like motion. Where are the best in the US? We've got a list, of course! Atlanta, GA<... |
Best Places for Blueberry PickingParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Packed with antioxidants, the mighty blueberry has the added advantage of being bite-sized and sweet. What's not to love? And there's nothing better than one that's fresh picked! Check... |







