Biking, boating, camping, fishing, golf, hiking, horse riding, hunting, ice skating, skeet shooting, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, walking.
| Biking Tiffany Springs Park, Kansas City N. Hampton Rd. & 152 Hwy. Nearby mountain bike trails. Weston Bend State Park, Weston 16600 N. Hwy. 45, P.O. Box 115; 640-5443. Hiking/biking trail, scenic Missouri River overlook on Lewis and Clark Trail. Mountain biking on horse trails is difficult but possible.
Boating English Landing Park, Parkville 1201 East St. (816) 741-7676. Boat ramp. two marinas and sailing info
Camping Weston Bend State Park, Weston 16600 N. Hwy. 45, P.O. Box 115; 640-5443. Campground/RV park includes one water, 15 basic and 21 electric sites. Two electric sites are handicapped accessible. Modern restrooms, hot showers, laundry facilities and dump station. Scattered picnic sites, open picnic shelter, enclosed shelter and playground. Birdwatching, scenic Missouri River overlook on Lewis and Clark Trail.
Fishing Missouri Dept. of Conservation Fishing guides
Golf Claycrest Golf Club, Liberty Clear Creek Golf Course, Kearney Excelsior Springs Golf Club, Excelsior Springs Executive Hills North Golf Driving Range, Kansas City 9400 NW Prairie View Rd., (816) 891-6440. Grass and mat tees, as well as sandtrap and pitching green. Hodge Park Golf Course, Kansas City Liberty Hills Country Club, Liberty National Golf Club of Kansas City, Parkville Paradise Pointe Golf Course, Smithville two 18-hole courses River Park Golf Club, Parkville 10306 NW 45 Hwy. (816) 741-9520. 18-hole course. Shiloh Springs Golf Course, Platte City Tiffany Greens, Kansas City Timber Ridge Golf Course, Kansas City |
Hiking see Walking
Horse riding Horse trails. Missouri Quarter Horse Association Complete Equestrian (apparel and equipment) 907 W 92 Hwy, Kearney, 903-4600 Hunting Missouri Dept. of Conservation Hunting guides also check out the Managed Deer Hunt for the Physically Challenged.
Ice Skating Line Creek Ice Skating Rink, Kansas City 5940 NW Waukomis Drive, (816) 505-2244. Ice Skating Season: Sept. 1 through May 31. In-line Season: June 1 through Aug 31. Special Features: Near professional size ice rink; hockey/skating lessons; group rentals; pro shop and skate rental.
Retail stores Cabela's - 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS, 913-328-0322 Dick's Sporting Goods - many locations
Scuba Scuba Adventures, Ltd. 5100
NE Chouteau Trfwy, 455-1492 Shooting KCTA Public Shooting Park, Smithville, skeet shooting. Centerfire Indoor Range - 287 NE 69 Hwy, Claycomo, 453-0005 Training for concealed weapons approved by Platte Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Skiing Snow Creek Ski Area, Weston 1 Snow Creek Dr. (816) 640-2200. Open: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during the winter. Winter recreation complex has 2 beginner and 9 intermediate runs, 2 triple chair lifts & 3 tows; day & night skiing & snowboarding. Ski School. Man-made snow provides average 80-day season. Lodge with restaurant, lounge, ski and snowboard rental/shop.
Soccer English Landing Park, Parkville 1201 East St. (816) 741-7676. One soccer field. Frank Vaydik Park (Line Creek), Kansas City 60th & NW Waukomis. Two soccer fields. Tiffany Springs Park, Kansas City N. Hampton Rd. & 152 Hwy. Two soccer fields. |
Softball Barry - Platte Park, Kansas City NW 87th & Old Stagecoach Rd. Two softball fields. English Landing Park, Parkville 1201 East St. (816) 741-7676. Three softball fields. Frank Vaydik Park (Line Creek), Kansas City 60th & NW Waukomis. Three softball fields (two lighted) Tiffany Springs Park, Kansas City N. Hampton Rd. & 152 Hwy. Five softball fields. Swimming Line Creek Community Center, Kansas City 5940 NW Waukomis Drive, (816) 505-2244. Zero-depth pool with three lap lanes.
Tennis Barry - Platte Park, Kansas City NW 87th & Old Stagecoach Rd. Two tennis courts.
Walking Barry - Platte Park, Kansas City NW 87th & Old Stagecoach Rd. Walking trail English Landing Park, Parkville 1201 East St. (816) 741-7676. Two mile walking trail. Parkville Nature Sanctuary, Parkville 1201 East St. (816) 741-7676 or 741-0820. Open: Dawn to dusk. 100+ acres of nature and wetlands; 1 1/2 mile trail leading to limestone bluff waterfall and old cabin. Hiking on horse trails is difficult but possible. Weston Bend State Park, Weston 16600 N. Hwy. 45, P.O. Box 115; 640-5443. Hiking/biking trail, scenic Missouri River overlook on Lewis and Clark Trail.
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