George Owens Nature Park

Address
1601 S. Speck Rd.
Independence, Missouri 64057 United States Get Directions
Phone 816.325.7115
Website https://www.ci.independence.mo.us/ParksAndRec/Owens

George Owens Nature Park has given families the opportunity to reconnect with their natural environment since 1977. The park is open year round and provides 86 acres of beautiful forest, lakes, hiking trails and wildlife. Explore the DeWitt Center and experience rotating exhibits, a pond display and 4 large aquariums.

  • Three miles of Hiking Trails (One Paved)

  • Two Fishing Lakes

  • Organized Group Campground

  • ADA Accessible Dock

  • Family Picnic Area

  • DeWitt Center

  • Rain Gardens

  • Bio Swales Pavilion

  • Butterfly Garden

  • Outdoor and Nature Programs for the Entire Family


Accessibility Notes: The Center is accessible, but not all trails are accessible.

Categories: Accessible:yes, Eastern Jackson County, FREE, Going Places, Nature Centers & Gardens, Park'

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  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features a different theme for kids to tackle. LEGO creations will stay on display inside the DeWitt Center. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, inside […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features a different theme for kids to tackle. LEGO creations will stay on display inside the DeWitt Center. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, inside […]

  • Let’s Build Club

    Let’s Build Club
    George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States

    Let’s Build Club LEGO lovers unite! This twice-monthly club lets kids unleash their creativity as we provide a variety of LEGO sets and building blocks to use. Each month features a different theme for kids to tackle. LEGO creations will stay on display inside the DeWitt Center. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, inside […]