I’ve explored some of the tallest, fastest, and most unique slides in Kansas City, and these playgrounds are a must-visit! From soaring embankment slides to thrilling corkscrews, each park offers an unforgettable adventure for kids (and kids at heart!).
Concourse Park (Kansas City, Mo.)—
Grab a blanket and take a ride down the colossal embankment slides at Concourse Park. The slides are wide enough for the whole family to fly down together, and they lead directly to a playground where you'll find climbing structures, swings and shorter slides for little ones. In the warmer months, you can cool off by running through the park’s fountains.
Arno Park (Kansas City, Mo.)—
Since undergoing renovations in 2023, Arno Park has delighted visitors of all ages with its enormous blue slide. A built-in climbing net leads to the top of the slide, where children can coast down the wide, rubbery surface. Beneath the slide you’ll find additional ropes and swinging features to play on. The park also contains smaller slides for younger children, a seesaw, spinning chairs, a tunnel and a climbing hill.
Lowenstein Park (Lee’s Summit)—
Three towering purple slides serve as the centerpiece of this nature-themed park. Kids will particularly love spiraling down the corkscrew slide. Other popular attractions include an assortment of climbing structures, a raccoon spring rocker, accessible swings and toddler slides. While the kids play, adults can enjoy the park’s fitness equipment.
Valley Park (Grandview)—
If your children are thrill-seekers, Valley Park is the place to go! After scaling a netted tower, kids will reach the entrance to a 55-foot-long slide that sends riders zooming past the trees at seven miles per hour. Park-goers also rave about the park’s long zip line, saucer swings, giant musical instruments and various climbing apparatuses.
Little Mill Creek North Park (Lenexa)—
This park boasts the two tallest slides in Lenexa! These massive green slides look like giants next to the others in the park and provide an exhilarating experience for older kids. The park also has a zip line, merry-go-round, climbing net, swing set and separate play area for toddlers.
