Roanoke Park — Attraction in Kansas City

I like this park, because it’s easy to access (in the heart of midtown Kansas City, MO), but surprisingly still very quiet. Lots of wide open spaces, which is great because my dog doesn’t do well in small areas too close to other dogs. There’s a natural spring running through the park, with signage to describe it. I usually see parents with kids at the children’s play areas (there are 2), which are pretty big. Parking is never a problem (big parking lot by the football / soccer field, & smaller one right next to that, by the community center). Downsides are that the park isn’t too large, & some parts feel disconnected from others, since it’s shaped to fit between residential blocks. Mountain biking MTB / hiking trails are short & on the hillsides, so I usually don’t go with my dog on them, because it’d be tight if we ran into anyone. Have seen some suspicious-looking people rarely (it’s in the city, after all), but never had anything happen or anyone bother me. I also saw a spot where it looks like a homeless person lived / lives (tent in between the trees), but never saw...

2/23/2025 Needed something to do with my grandkids, ages 3 & 5, after having been cooped up with the dangerously frigid temperatures of the last 2 weeks. It's a gorgeous park where the street that divides the parking lot from the park is brick. Even with snow on the ground, which created icy puddles we needed to navigate, the kids had a blast for a solid hour. They were able to experience every physical challenge offered on the park equipment. I think their favorite part was the swings. The other patrons were friendly & respectful. We had no reason to be apprehensive of the dogs that were also visiting the park. I'm looking forward to exploring more Kansas City parks that are south of the river as we generally stay in the Northland. As the weather gets warmer, we'll add picnics to...

Roanoke park is a little treasure off of 38th and Wyoming. The park offers tennis, picnic tables, walking trails, and a jungle gym. For the truly adventurous there are some small places to climb. I don't recommend going to this park after dark. Unfortunately homeless people often sleep there and if you encounter them it can be dangerous or annoying at the very least. If you follow the brick road just to the east of the park then you will find a zip line to the north. The best time to go April through September during the day. If you are just arriving in Kansas City and have moved here, be sure and check out the community center just to the east of the park. The community center offers a variety of classes that may...