Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in St. Joseph

English Landing Park

English Landing Park

Walking trails & sports by the river. Riverside acreage with trails, playground, boat ramp, picnic shelters, sand volleyball & disc golf.

Frank Vaydik Park

Frank Vaydik Park

Park with a mini railway & ice rink. A 145-acre park with a mini railroad, ice rink & ball fields on a former archeological site.

Wyandotte County Lake Park

Wyandotte County Lake Park

Lakeside spot for fishing & recreation. Tranquil 1,500-acre natural area with picnic shelters, hiking & horse trails, boating & fishing.

Penguin Park

Penguin Park

Grassy public park with play equipment. Whimsical public park featuring giant animal sculptures, a picnic shelter & barbecue grills.

E. H. Young Riverfront Park

E. H. Young Riverfront Park

Baseball field & outdoor amphitheater. Park with river views, offering covered picnic areas, an outdoor amphitheater & a baseball field.

William E. Macken Park

William E. Macken Park

Outdoor sports & recreation facilities. A 60-acre public park offering tennis, basketball, soccer & baseball facilities, plus playgrounds.

Hidden Valley Park

Hidden Valley Park

Scenic natural area with trails & fields. This expansive tract of wildland open space features multi-use paths & a sports field.

Kaw Point Park

Kaw Point Park

Scenic park with events & heritage trail. Park with skyline views as well as water activities, theater events & Lewis & Clark heritage trail.

Berkley Riverfront

Berkley Riverfront

Esplanade & fields along the Missouri. Downtown green space along the Missouri River features broad biking & walking paths & open fields.

Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Penn Valley Park

Penn Valley Park

Green space with cultural destinations. Park with the National WWI Museum & Memorial, a theater & tennis, baseball & skateboarding venues.

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