Platte Ridge Park — Attraction in Platte City

If I was rating this based on the trails alone I would give it more like 2 stars. Obviously they are a bit of an afterthought. I am sure the main uses are the athletic fields.

Not much information is published about the trails, but I found if walking the trail as published on Google maps from starting on the paved trail and jumping off at the overflow at the pond I did 2.6 miles (in 50 minutes) walking it all, it ignoring shortcuts and returning to the paved trail. The trail is essentially a mowed path in the grass meandering across rolling hills. What would otherwise be a pasture essentially. Its pretty well all exposed with no shade and sparsly scattered trees. So if you're expecting a hike through the timber go to nearby Weston Bend state park. I enjoyed their...

A delightful neighborhood park with playing fields, playground, picnic area, toilet, walking and hiking trails, and a fishing pond.

The pond is what attracted me, bass, crappie, sunfish and catfish. Rarely fast action, but a few good fish. Rarely busy during the week, a few walkers, especially with dogs, and an angler. Well maintained.

Update. The playing fields are popular for youth sports. Watched granddaughter play soccer. Nice to have...

A wonderful park to take the young children to burn off some of their youthful energy. Also, a great picnic spot equipped with a spacious pavillion reservations available for birthday parties or other occasions. The park is equipped with baseball diamonds, soccer fields and an eleven acre stocked fishing pond complete with a paved trail around the entire pond. Just a few minutes north of...