Sports and Recreation

George Owens Nature Park

George Owens Nature Park has given families the opportunity to reconnect with their natural environment since 1977. Open year round and provides 85 acres of beautiful forest, lakes, hiking trails and wildlife. A few of the activities individuals enjoy at George Owens Nature Park include: fishing, hiking, birding, wildflower...

Friendship Park

The Friendship Park is located at 401 N. Madison Street adjacent to City Hall. It has a large playground, slides and a sand pit for toddlers. The park is surrounded by chain link fence to keep children and animals out of harms way. It's a great place for football practice in the fall and a great place to play catch.

Fontana City Park

In the center of town, the park offers a shelter commemorative flag pole and picnic areas. The square was renovated in 2008 as part of the city’s 150th birthday celebration. Bounded by North Avenue on the north, Finch Avenue on the south, Stephens to the west and Johnson to the east.

Fleming Park

Fleming Park, covering over 7,800 acres of recreational parkland, is located approximately 15 minutes from Kansas City. Originally named Lake Jacomo, the park was renamed Fleming Park in honor of Judge Harry M. Fleming who helped guide the development of Lake Jacomo during the 1950s. This park encompasses Blue Springs Lake ...

Electric Park

Electric Park includes a shelter that holds 48 seated, sand volleyball courts, sport fields, playground, grills, restrooms, a trail, and horseshoe pits.

Craig Crossing Park

Craig Crossing Park is 15 acres and includes a walking/jogging path around a pond that connects to the Gary Haller Trail, a drinking fountain, trash receptacles and a shelter that holds 32 seated.

Claybrook Park

The Claybrook shelter can accommodate up to 100. The shelter has electricity and restroom facilities are. An interpretive sign provides the history of Claybrook and is located immediately west of the ADA parking spots.

Clay County Parks & Rec

We strive to provide our visitors an exceptional opportunity to participate in the wide variety of park, recreation, historical facilities and programs that we offer. Clay County Parks, Recreation, Historic Sites manages more than 6,000 acres of parks including two championship golf courses, 24 miles of trails, 777 camp ...

City of Independence Parks & Recreation Dept.

The Independence Parks and Recreation Department is in the people business. We want to be your number one stop for family fun and recreation. The benefits are endless. -Adventure Oasis (2100 Hub Drive) Your waterpark adventure awaits. Try out the new poolside climbing wall Cactus Climb. Float down a 900-foot lazy riv...

Celia Dayton Park

The Celia Dayton Park is located at the corner of Franklin and Allen streets. Accommodations are limited at this park. Currently, there are three picnic tables, two charcoal grills, and a swing set. No restroom facilities are available.