Autumn brings out a love for trees and all things cozy about nature. These delightful parks are perfect for a fall playdate!
Variety KC Inclusive Treehouse at Wonderscope Children’s Museum: 433 E. Red Bridge Rd., Kansas City, MO
Wonderscope Children’s Museum is a favorite place to learn and play year-round in Kansas City! The indoor museum and the outdoor playground are fully inclusive and accessible to children of all abilities. We love the inviting environment for everyone. The outdoor playground features an adaptive treehouse with ramps, extra space for wheelchair-users, and sensory experiences.
Wilder Bluff Park: 24200 W. 55th St., Shawnee, KS
Wilder Bluff is one of the most beautiful parks in Shawnee. The 40-acre park features a unique treetop canopy playground, hillside slide and a nature-themed sprayground (for the summer months). Nature lovers enjoy the 1.38 mile trail, natural grasses and patio overlook. The park shelter also includes a fireplace and a buffet ledge with power outlets—perfect for gatherings.
Meadowmere Park: 13610 Byars Rd., Grandview, MO
Brumble’s Forest is the centerpiece of this delightful park that features soft surfaces and a charming forest-themed playground with a bridge, treehouse, slide and more. The park also has a trail, picnic shelter and skate park.
Anita Gorman Discovery Center: 4750 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO
The Discovery Center is a favorite free nature center near the Country Club Plaza and Kauffman Memorial Gardens. With exhibits on Lewis and Clark and native plants and animals, this is a great educational outing for families. Outside the center, visitors enjoy walking trails landscaped with native plants, as well as the Sycamore Trail, a delightful outdoor children’s play place inspired by native trees.
Meadowbrook Park: 9101 Nall Ave, Prairie Village, KS
This 80-acre park is a favorite for all ages. With their Treeline Adventure playground, featuring modern treehouses for children to explore as they play, as well as The Grove, an inclusive nature-themed playground, fun photo ops, including the beautiful sunflower arch, pickleball courts, paved trails, and lakes, this is an urban oasis in the heart of Johnson County.