Where
Swope Park, Kansas City, MO
Gardens + outdoors · Swope Park
Swope Park
Give the city day some green space. Pick a park area, stretch your legs and let the afternoon breathe.
Fresh air. Better mood.
Plan for
About 90 minutes
Planning estimateCost
Free admission
Check current prices ↗Hours & booking
Confirm current hours before you go.
Hours & booking ↗WHAT TO EXPECT
A reason to get out there.
Give the city day some green space. Pick a park area, stretch your legs and let the afternoon breathe.
KC SOCIAL TAKE
Make this your first move.
Give the city day some green space. Pick a park area, stretch your legs and let the afternoon breathe.
More to do in Swope Park →BEST FOR
Find your kind of fun.
- Friends
- A group outing with something to do
Suggested for preschool families, school-age children, teens, adults. These are editorial suggestions; venue participation and admission rules still apply.
THE GAME PLAN
Leave a little breathing room.
Allow about 90 minutes here, plus travel. Check the forecast before making this your anchor.
Choose your specific destination within the park before navigating. The zoo, golf and other attractions have separate hours and fees.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning.
A better outing.
Choose your specific destination within the park before navigating. The zoo, golf and other attractions have separate hours and fees.
Check this location’s visitor information ↗AMENITIES & ACCESS
Check your must-haves.
Check parking, step-free access, seating and any participation needs with the venue before booking.
Confirm with the venue ↗Picture your next outing.
GETTING THERE
Make your next move.
NEARBY SUGGESTIONS
While you’re in the area.
More in Swope Park; these are area suggestions, not measured walking distances.
Lakeside Nature Center
A free wildlife education stop with native animal exhibits, trails, gardens and public programs.
Swope Park · About 90 minutes
Boo at the Zoo
Tiny costumes. Big animal energy. A family Halloween outing with trick-or-treating and a whole zoo to explore.
Swope Park · About 180 minutes
Kansas City Zoo + Aquarium
Give this one room in the day. There’s a whole lot of exploring to do.
Swope Park · About 180 minutes
MAKE A DAY OF IT
One good idea.
A whole day ahead.
Grab a bite. Find a little treat. Leave room for a shopping detour. Check each stop’s area and hours before you go.
Dos de Oros
Eat
Mexican in South Kansas City. Find the table that fits your plans.
South Kansas City · About 60 minutes
Betty Rae's Ice Cream - Waldo
Coffee & dessert
Ice Cream in Waldo.
Waldo · About 30 minutes
a store named STUFF
Shop
Gifts + Kids. Make room for a little discovery.
Brookside Shops · About 45 minutes