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Parkville residents and visitors can enjoy a diverse parks and recreation system that includes 11 developed park properties, approximately 350 acres of programmed park space, 10 miles of trails, and nearly 25 acres of undeveloped open space. The system features two riverfront regional parks, two nature sanctuaries, neighborhood and pocket parks, athletic and special-use spaces, and trail connections throughout the city.
Located along the Missouri River, English Landing Park offers scenic views and a wide range of recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages. This 68-acre park features three miles of walking trails, a large playground, pickleball courts, a basketball court, three picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts, and a 9-hole disc golf course. The park is also home to the McKeon Stage, which hosts outdoor concerts and community events. The historic A-Truss Bridge connects English Landing Park to the nearby baseball fields, creating easy access between the park’s amenities and sports facilities. Shelters and sports fields are available for reservation from April 1 through October 31. The park is open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. Unauthorized vehicle access and parking inside English Landing Park are strictly prohibited. |  |
Platte Landing Park is located at the end of Main Street, adjacent to English Landing Park along the Missouri River. The park features approximately two miles of trails, scenic wetlands, an off-leash dog park, a boat ramp with access to the main channel of the Missouri River, handicap parking, and a shelter house available for reservation from April 1 through October 31. Platte Landing Park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to midnight. |  |
Pocket Park is a welcoming gathering space located in the heart of historic downtown Parkville near 1st and Main Street. This small but inviting park features native landscaping beds, comfortable seating, and a great view of downtown Parkville. The park also provides convenient access to Parkville Mini Golf, making it an easy stop for visitors exploring the downtown area. Whether enjoying a quiet moment, meeting friends, or taking in the charm of historic Parkville, Pocket Park offers a pleasant place to pause and connect. |  |
Watkins Park is one of the City’s three neighborhood parks, located at the intersection of West and 10th streets. Park amenities include a small walking loop, playground, basketball court, picnic shelter house, and handicap-accessible parking. The shelter house is available for reservation, making Watkins Park a convenient location for small gatherings, picnics, and neighborhood activities. |  |
Adams Park is a small neighborhood green space located at the intersection of 13th and Walnut streets. This mini-park offers an open outdoor area for nearby residents and visitors to enjoy a quiet pause in a simple, natural setting. |  |
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary is a 115-acre wildlife preserve and educational site. Parking is located near 12th Street and Highway 9. The sanctuary offers nearly three miles of hiking trails through wooded terrain, along White Alloe Creek, and past natural features including boardwalks, streams, and the popular Old Kate Trail waterfall. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful outdoor experience while exploring the sanctuary’s trails, native habitat, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The Scout Cabin is available for reservation in three-hour increments and provides a unique gathering space within the natural setting. The sanctuary is open daily from sunrise to sunset. To help protect the wildlife and natural habitat, dogs and other pets are not allowed on the trails. |  |
Sullivan Nature Sanctuary is located on the north side of Platte Landing Park along Rush Creek, west of the bridge entry. Dedicated in memory of Edgar and Ruth Sullivan and other members of the Sullivan family, the sanctuary provides a quiet natural area for visitors to enjoy trails, native plant habitat, and scenic views along the creek. The sanctuary includes the North Twin and South Twin trails, named in honor of Kathryn and Virginia Sullivan, as well as the Maria Ewing Trail, named for the matriarch of the Sullivan family. The area supports native plant habitat restoration and provides opportunities for passive recreation, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the natural landscape along Rush Creek. Fishing is allowed in Rush Creek, offering another way for visitors to connect with nature in this peaceful setting. |  |
Gateway Park is located on Route 9 at 62nd Street, at the entrance to the Pinecrest subdivision. As one of the City’s newest parks, Gateway Park serves as a welcoming entry point into Parkville and a small resting place along the Main Street Trail. The park includes benches, a small concrete path, handicap-accessible parking, a bike rack, a bike fix-it station, and a water bottle filling fountain. |  |
