Cunningham Park
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I was just there today. I drove from Milwaukee too Tucson in a three day road trip. My 2nd day route took me right through Joplin so I decided to pay my respect and visit this park. What a beautiful park and what a nice job they did on the memorial. I went to the plaque with 161 people listed and said every single name out loud to show my respect for their deaths. It took me a while but it made me feel the gravity of all their losses by doing this. My eyes were full of tears by the time I was done, I had troubles continuing when I saw it was a family and a young child's name. Then when I was about done seeing everything, all of the sudden the tornado sirens went off. It was a very surreal experience to be in that exact place when they went off. I looked up at the sky and thought, no way, too cold, not very dark at all. Then I looked at my phone and it was exactly 10:00 AM. So obviously it was a test. They do this at noon in Milwaukee so it kind of threw me at first. Anyway, I thought I'd share the story. 100% true. There were a few other people in the memorial park at the time. I wonder how they felt. I can't lie, I felt scared at first, and felt the irony of it. Me in the memorial park when the sirens went off. I attached a picture of one of the plaques. Read it and get goose bumps like I did. My heart and prayers go out to all the lives that were lost and to their families and friends who were left to grieve.
JoeJoe
10
It's a great place to go with the family or friends. There's a huge playground for the younger kids and a new basketball court for the teens and adults to use. There's also an amazing walking trail that spans around 3-4 sq. blocks and runs by various small ponds and interesting pieces of local art of different styles, as well as the unforgettable Joplin's Butterfly Garden. It also has its very own water park that you can enter during the warmer parts of the year when you just want to relax and cool off from the heat. You want to experience a fun and memorable time in Joplin? Make sure to check out Cunningham Park. I promise you won't regret it 😉
Camino KidCamino Kid
70
This place is great. $4 for adults and I think $3 for kids. You can visits all 3 parks, all summer, for $140. We live 60 miles away and we visit 3 times a week, and enjoy visiting more than one park per day. This place is most fun for over 48 inches or very small baby/toddlers. They have a great baby section with a slide. For the 48 inchers or above, there is 5 slides and lily pads to run on. My daughter is 47 and 3/4 inch and is just at the age where she cant do much of anything but she loves to bring goggles and have an adventure underwater while her brother slides!!! There is a park next door to dry off, and parking that is shaded.
Joseph SherwoodJoseph Sherwood
00
This park is across the street from mercy park and across the street from a Walmart supermarket which is amazing! Best plan ever to head over grab some snacks and picnic out either or parks and hit some basketball. I actually like this park I like the touch of that old wood frame on the other side of the play area it has a touch that perhaps that a lot of people don’t see the beauty of it. Major respect to this read the boards read the statements they have a story and the story is for the Mother Nature horrific tornado it made in the year 2011 that was the hugest one it ever made around this area.
Cyn GuzmanCyn Guzman
10
I visited the park with a native of Joplin who saw it for the first time as well; we were both in awe. What a stunning, peaceful place with incredible tributes to those whose lives were lost in the Joplin tornado. The designers did a great job of incorporating memory, peace and hope. Wonderful spaces to reflect, children to run and play and families to be filled with gratitude and hope for the future. It is a memorial so well done that you will leave uplifted and inspired. The photos capture only a small part of the park and don't include the wonderful play areas for children.
M. RaymonM. Raymon
10
Great kite weather today!! We flew two kites and my son (7 yes old) played on two play grounds and swung on the swings. I especially like the cushion padded playground floor…super safe and it makes me feel safe when he’s jumping off things, falling and etc. They have lots of shaded areas, nice walking trails and a basketball court that has bleachers and it’s own lighting (WHERE THEY DO THAT AT?! 😆🤩). This park is the only park I know in Joplin so far (just moved from Tulsa, OK). So far so good. Having a blast, you should bring the kiddos too!! 🤪😝😁
I'neisha RobersonI'neisha Roberson
20
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Basic Info
Address
W 26th St &, 2409 S Maiden Ln, Joplin, MO 64804
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Phone
(417) 625-4750
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Website
joplinmo.org
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Overview
4.6
(658 reviews)
Ratings & Description
outdoor
relaxation
family friendly
pet friendly
attractions: Mercy Park, restaurants: Bamboo, McDonald's

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