George Owens Nature Park

Name: On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
Start: 2026-09-17T00:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-09-17T23:59:59-06:00
Location: George Owens Nature Park

1601 S. Speck Rd.
Independence,Missouri64057United States Get Directions

816.325.7115

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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August 2026
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
August 11 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
August 13 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
August 18 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
August 20 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
August 25 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
August 27 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
September 2026
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
September 1 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
September 3 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
September 8 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
September 10 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
September 15 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]
On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!
September 17 On the Hook: Kids Reel in the Fun!

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, United States
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in […]

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