Landreth Park — Attraction in Joplin

This is an unassuming hillside stretch that really doesn't look like much from a distance. I suppose for lots of people, it really isn't much. The great outdoors isn't great for everybody, and that's fine. But what if you're someone who, like me, enjoys getting out there in it? Well, the answer is simple: check it out. Because once you get up close, you'll find a lovely walking path, a disc golf course, two picnic shelters, a butterfly garden, pickleball courts, two large modern playground sets, two public restrooms, ample parking and I haven't fully explored it all yet so I am probably missing something. But what I am not missing is the fact that on this humble hillside the designers have put together a really nice park. 5 stars?...

I love Landreth Park, great place for walking/running on their walking trail. Multiple pavilions for family functions, tennis courts, newer playground equipment for the kids, plenty of open space for family gatherings or events, the restrooms are tended to and kept clean, any time I've been there. It's a Park that meets all of your needs, and plenty of parking on both ends of the park. If you go, look for the groundhogs that are always...

A beautiful park. Multiple sets of playground equipment. As well as pickle ball and volley ball courts. Also across the street from some little league baseball fields. Ozark Christian college is just to North and to the east, although not visible. Since they are in the woods, is an absolute mass of singletrack mountain...