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Lincoln Ridge Park
Park
👍👍 Great trails for me and the pup. Creek has beautiful little hidden waterfalls when waterline low.
4.80 (168 reviews)
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Memorial Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful summer night for a concert with family and friends!
4.70 (354 reviews)
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Old Baylor Park
Historical landmark
👍👍 If you love history, you must stop here! Even if you aren't a Baylor fan, the fields are full of wildflowers in the springtime, and the historic buildings are a wonderful piece of Texas history! The second-oldest remaining structure in Texas (circa 1824) is here! A must if you are in the area!
4.70 (261 reviews)
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Elmwood Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful Christmas lights! The trees in the pond really stand out. Great job by Independence service department!
4.70 (136 reviews)
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Little Blue Trail
Park
👍 Very nice well taken care of trail. Lots of bike riders, runners and walkers on the trail.
The parking lot is trashed though. Everything laying around from condoms to baby diapers.
4.70 (110 reviews)
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Riverside Park and Ralph Mitchell Zoo
Zoo
👍👍 Coolest little free zoo we’ve been to yet!!!! Omg and the llamas are soooooo cute and sweet!!!! Definitely have to come see the llamas and raccoon cougar and the eagle!!! Definitely worth your time!!!!!
4.60 (994 reviews)
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Waterfall Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful park! Lots of shade. Waterfall in my pictures is a street view waterfall so watch for traffic. Huge pond for fishing and a small dock as well. Lots of ducks and geese. Walking/bike trails as well. Lots of greenery. Was pretty quiet for being busy so that’s always nice in my opinion.
4.60 (170 reviews)
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Fox Run Park
Park
👍👍 Update Feb 2023- Daytime coyote encounter. Kind of scary, after encountering a lone coyote on the trail, the pack had a kill and were barking and howling very close in the woods. Be careful, keep an eye.
This one is a challenge! Lots of steep inclines and a really good workout! Rarely see others on...
4.60 (47 reviews)
12
McCoy Park
Park
Open area with a ball field, tennis courts & a playground, plus a picnic shelter & splash park.
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
14
Glendale Park
Park
👍👍 Nice people, beautiful trees, peaceful area despite being so close to Lee's Summit Rd
4.50 (71 reviews)
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Little Blue Trace Trail - Ripley Junction
Park
👍👍 Another neat little trailhead for this beautiful trail! This is sort of like the super secret one! There is a huge cottonwood along the trail that is pretty amazing to look at.
4.50 (69 reviews)
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Santa Fe Park Picnic Pavilion
Park
👍👍 Nice Park, good for family gatherings and big lawn games. BBQ grills@ the two pavilions aren't Too trashed out yet. Unfortunately the transients in the area often gather/hang out, so I don't take the family there in the evening hours. Definitely don't use the Nature Trail anytime after 5 or Alone. T...
4.40 (630 reviews)
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Clothier Park
Park
👍👍 Nice park. I see a lot of people walking the track but the exercise equipment is in good shape & relevant to today. The playground has just enough for kids to be interested. Plenty of easy parking.
4.40 (209 reviews)