50+ Outdoor Ways to Play This Spring in JOCO & Nearby

March 16, 2021

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Spring has sprung (or it sure is close!) and we are itching to get the kids outside! We found some great ways to get moving and exploring the area, and we think your whole fam will love 'em, too. From the nature center to the wellness center, from trails to parks and more, there's plenty in store for everyone!

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1. Blackbob Park Batting Cages & Mini Golf

14570 W 151st St

Olathe

Blackbob Park Batting Cages & Mini Golf is located in Olathe, Kansas, inside Blackbob Park and directly across from the...... MORE »

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2. Black Hoof Park

9053 Monticello Rd

Lenexa

The vision for Black Hoof Park began in the early 1990s with the purchase of 80 acres where Lake Lenexa...... MORE »

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3. Blue River Forest Experience

17315 Antioch Rd

Overland Park

Blue River Forest Experience (BRFE) endeavors to cultivate and help sustain people with deeper awareness, appreciation, and devotion to nature,...... MORE »

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4. Buffalo Meadows Park - Lenexa

Prairie Star Parkway and Lone Elm Road

Lenexa

Owned by the City of Lenexa, Buffalo Meadows Park is a 20-acre park located at Prairie Star Parkway and Lone...... MORE »

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5. Cedar Niles Park

25780 W. 135th Street

Olathe

Cedar Niles property is located west of K-7, stretching from approximately 119th Street just past 135th Street. The property totals...... MORE »

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6. Cornerstone Park

215 N. Center St.

Gardner

This 4.05-acre community park is located at 215 North Center. Cornerstone Park offers many features and services to the public....... MORE »

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7. Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

13800 Switzer Rd

Overland Park

The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead remains one of the top family attractions in metropolitan Kansas City, In 2015, more than...... MORE »

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8. Electric Park - Lenexa

9299 Loiret Blvd

Lenexa

Owned by the City of Lenexa, Electric Park is a 10-acre park located at 93rd and Loiret Blvd. Electric Park...... MORE »

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9. Ensor Park and Museum

18995 W. 183rd St.

Olathe

The Ensor Park and Museum is a dairy farm museum located in Olathe, Kansas, near the southern edge of the...... MORE »

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10. Ernie Miller Park and Nature Center

909 N Highway 7

Olathe

Ernie Miller Park is a 125 acre piece of beautiful park land sitting in the middle of a lot of...... MORE »

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11. fabMama KC

12842 Wedd Street

Overland Park

Welcome to fabMamaKC! We are JOCO’s mommy + me stroller fitness community. Curious about our classes? Mamas model a healthy...... MORE »

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12. FIT4MOM Overland Park, KS-Stroller Strides

11149 W 95th St

Overland Park

*Fantastic and effective way to lose pregnancy weight in a safe environment with instructors who are knowledgeable about pre/postnatal fitness...... MORE »

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13. Go Ape USA

7331 Oakwood Drive

Kansas City

Go Ape Treetop Adventure in Kansas City offers a self-guided 2-3-hour journey high up among the treetops. Tackle suspended obstacles,...... MORE »

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14. Harmony Park - Lenexa

W 93rd St at Lackman Rd

Lenexa

Owned by the City of Lenexa, Harmony Park is a one-acre park with an open play area, located at 93rd...... MORE »

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15. Heritage Park

16050 S Pflumm Rd

Olathe

Heritage Park consists of a wide range of features and amenities for all to enjoy. The 1,238-acre park includes 10...... MORE »

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16. Ironwoods Park

14701 Mission Rd

Leawood

Amenities: * Arts & Crafts Classes * Banquet Facilities * BBQ Grills * Fishing * Meeting Rooms * Open Spaces * Picnic Area * Parking * Playground * Public Art *...... MORE »

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17. Kill Creek Park

11670 S Homestead Lane

Olathe

Kill Creek Park, opened in 2001, the park is easily accessible, and yet secluded. The park is located in western...... MORE »

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18. Lake Olathe Park

625 S. Lakeshore Dr.

Olathe

Lake Olathe Park features a 170-acre lake surrounded by a 258-acre community park. The Swim Beach features locker rooms, outdoor...... MORE »

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19. Lenexa Skate Park

W 87th Street Pkwy at Greenway Ln

Lenexa

Owned by the City of Lenexa, The Lenexa Skate Park is located at 87th and Greenway within Sar-Ko-Par Trails...... MORE »

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20. Little Mill Creek North Park

79th Street & Cottonwood St

Lenexa

Owned by the City of Lenexa, Little Mill Creek North Park is a 34-acre park located at 79th Street and...... MORE »

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21. Little Mill Creek South Park

W 79th Street & Mullen Rd

Lenexa

Little Mill Creek South Park is a 21.6-acre linear park that includes numerous natural areas, a catalpa grove and a...... MORE »

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22. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site

1200 E Kansas City Rd

Olathe

Living History: 1860s style! Bring your family to the farm to see history and live animals up close!...... MORE »

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23. Mahaffie Pond Park

1031 E. Cothrell St.

Olathe

Location: The park is located along Cothrell Street between North Nelson Road and North Sunset Drive, northwest of the Historic Mahaffie...... MORE »

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24. Manna Meadows Alpacas

16842 Metro Ave.

Bonner Springs

We are a full service alpaca farm located just outside of Kansas City in Kansas. We offer sales, breeding and boarding...... MORE »

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25. Na Nex Se Park - Lenexa

83rd Street & Lackman Rd

Lenexa

Owned by the City of Lenexa, Na Nex Se Park is a two-acre park with two playground areas, 1/2 basketball...... MORE »

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26. Oak Valley Park - Lenexa

W 84th Terrace

Lenexa

Owned by the City of Lenexa, Oak Valley Park is a 33.5-acre linear park located from 87th and Greenway to...... MORE »

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27. Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

8909 W. 179th St.

Overland Park

The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region....... MORE »

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28. Post Oak Park - Lenexa

8101 Pflumm Rd

Lenexa

Owned by the City of Lenexa, Post Oak Park is a six-acre park with one open natural play area, located...... MORE »

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29. Powder Creek Shooting Park

8601 Monticello Rd

Lenexa

Powder Creek has four Trap fields, three Skeet fields, a 5-Stand, an Archery Range, and a 1.2 mile long Sporting...... MORE »

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30. Powell Gardens

1609 NW US Highway 50

Kingsville

Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden, is set on 970 acres of lush, rolling hills just east of Kansas City...... MORE »

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31. Raven Ridge Park

675 W. Harold St.

Olathe

Location: The park is located at the intersection of Harold Street and Iowa Street. Shelter: Condition for use is first come, first served. View...... MORE »

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32. Sar Ko Par Trails Park

14915 W 87th Street Pkwy

Lenexa

A 53-acre park located at 87th Street and Lackman Road. Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park has one swimming pool, a three-acre lake,...... MORE »

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33. Stagecoach Park

1205 E. Kansas City Rd.

Olathe

Stagecoach Park is adjacent to Olathe Community Center and located on the south west corner of Ridgeview Road and Kansas...... MORE »

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34. TimberRidge Adventure Center

12300 S Homestead Ln

Olathe

TimberRidge Adventure Center (TRAC), one of Johnson County Park and Recreation District's premier facilities for teamwork and team building, offers...... MORE »

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35. Topgolf (Overland Park)

10611 Nall Avenue

Overland Park

Topgolf Kansas City will feature 102 bays over 3 floors, an amazing rooftop terrace, lively bars and a golf game...... MORE »

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36. Two Trails Park

1000 N Ridgeview Rd

Olathe

Baseball Field * Playground...... MORE »

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37. Veterans Park

20201 Veterans Lane

Spring Hill

Situated on the west side of Spring Hill City Lake, Veterans Park is located near U.S. 169 and Lone Elm...... MORE »

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38. Well Wilderness Kids Therapeutic Nature Center

18905 W 175th Street

Olathe

Well Wilderness Kids Therapeutic Nature Center offers programs for children of all ages & abilities with the mission of supporting...... MORE »

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39. Zip KC

12829 Loring Dr

Bonner Springs

K';s only high flying Zip Line Park with 9 lines and 1 awesome time!...... MORE »

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40. Luminary Walk | Spring Equinox {All Ages}

Saturday, March 20

Blue River Forest Experience

Overland Park

Spend time with loved ones on a magical walk through the woods. Meander through our beautiful gardens and forest paths...... MORE »

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41. Luminary Walk | Spring Equinox {All Ages}

Sunday, March 21

Blue River Forest Experience

Overland Park

Spend time with loved ones on a magical walk through the woods. Meander through our beautiful gardens and forest paths...... MORE »

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42. Night at the Arboretum

Friday, March 26

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Overland Park

Come roam the trails with your flashlight, look at the stars after dark at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical...... MORE »

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43. Easter Egg Hunt {Ages 0-10+}

Saturday, March 27

Spring Hill Recreation Commission

Spring Hill

Are you looking for an eggcellent event to attend? Then join us for a great morning of Easter egg hunting....... MORE »

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44. Family Discovery Kits

Thursday, April 1

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Overland Park

Every month the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens welcomes you to visit us! Our Education Team has put together...... MORE »

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45. Wild Edible Plant Wander - Small Group {All Ages}

Sunday, April 4

Blue River Forest Experience

Overland Park

During the Wild Edible Plant Wander you will learn about several plants as well as their medicinal and edible properties....... MORE »

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46. Family Discovery Kits

Saturday, May 1

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Overland Park

Every month the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens welcomes you to visit us! Our Education Team has put together...... MORE »

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47. Kids Wellness Resource Fair

Saturday, May 15

Well Wilderness Kids Therapeutic Nature Center

Olathe

Showcasing resources for families with children of all ages and abilities, this event is happily hosted by Well Wilderness Kids...... MORE »

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48. Explore Nature with Family Discovery Kits

Tuesday, June 1

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Overland Park

Every month the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens welcomes you to visit us! Our Education Team has put together...... MORE »

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49. MATS: Mahaffie Activities for Today's Students

Weekly on Monday
Wednesday, April 7 - Wednesday, May 26

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site

Olathe

Mahaffie Activities for Today's Students (M.A.T.S.) is back for the Spring term! Each Monday, a FREE Nearpod lesson will be posted...... MORE »

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50. KC Strength Course

Saturday, June 5

Battle of the Lions OCR

Olathe

The Imperium strength course is a monster that can only be slain with brute force. Bring all the junk you...... MORE »

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51. Little Critter's Day Out: {Ages 3-5}

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, January 7 - Thursday, May 6

Ernie Miller Park and Nature Center

Olathe

Your Little Critter will enjoy 3 hours of fun and education! Activities will vary by theme, but we will have...... MORE »

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52. Prairie Center Archery Range

555 N. Olathe View Rd.

Olathe

Shooters can enjoy a static range, two walk back ranges and an elevated shooting area. All bows are allowed, however...... MORE »

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53. Go Ape USA

7331 Oakwood Drive

Kansas City

Go Ape Treetop Adventure in Kansas City offers a self-guided 2-3-hour journey high up among the treetops. Tackle suspended obstacles,...... MORE »