Swope Park, Municipal park in Kansas City, United States.
The largest park in Kansas City spans 1,805 acres, featuring woodlands, two golf courses, sports fields, and numerous recreational facilities.
Thomas Hunton Swope donated 1,334 acres of land along the Blue River to Kansas City in 1896, establishing the foundation of the park.
The Kansas City Zoo within the park houses 1,700 animals across 200 acres, offering educational programs about wildlife conservation.
Visitors can access the park daily from 5 AM to midnight, with free entry to general areas while specific attractions require admission fees.
The Lakeside Nature Center functions as Missouri's largest rehabilitation facility for native species, providing care for injured wildlife.
Location: Kansas City
Location: Jackson County
Address: 3999 Swope Pkwy &, 3999 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132, USA 64132 Kansas City 64132 Kansas City
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 05:00-00:00
Phone: +18165137500
Website: http://kcparks.org/park/swope-park
GPS coordinates: 39.00780,-94.53480
Latest update: May 22, 2025 19:19
Kansas City blends the influences of the Midwest with a creative energy that is not apparent until you step foot there. The first skyscrapers neighbor converted industrial outskirts turned into artists' districts. The museums tell stories of both World War I and the Negro Leagues. The city progresses to the rhythm of its markets, vast parks, and legendary stadiums where the sounds of matches echo. Here is a selection of places that demonstrate why Kansas City intrigues and attracts alike.
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Kauffman Stadium
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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Kansas City Zoo
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Linda Hall Library
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Fairyland Park
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Bannister Federal Complex
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Epperson House
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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
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Giralda
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Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park
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Mack B. Nelson House
6.4 km
Bernard Corrigan House
6.4 km
Kelly's Westport Inn
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Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden
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John Wornall House Museum
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National Toy and Miniature Museum
4.8 km
McConahay Building
7.6 km
Waldo Water Tower
4.5 km
Harris-Kearney House
6.9 km
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden
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Seth E. Ward Homestead
6.2 km
Mineral Hall
6 km
Rice-Tremonti House
4.6 km
Westminister Congregational Church
7.4 km
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
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House at 54 E. 53rd Terrace
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