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Eight Track on the west and Bobcat/Rock Ledges to the east. Both start with a climb and 8 track is the easier start. Oodles of gravel parking. Port-a-potties at the boat ramp.

The Eight Track Loop is a popular hiking and mountain biking trail that traverses a number of different biospheres above Lake Jacomo. Expect numerous stream crossings. The trailhead itself offers stunning views across Lake Jacomo to the bluffs.

The Mirror Pool, situated between W 61st Terrace and W 62nd Street along Ward Parkway, covers almost the entire median block. As part of a beautification effort along the parkway in 1924, its initial purpose of a reflecting pool also became a place for miniature boating and ice skating. The north end of the Mirror Pool features a commemorative plaque that recognizes the American Planning Association's designation of Ward Parkway as a Great Street through Great Places in America in 2012.

Longview Lake is a 930 acre body of water near Kansas City. It has a beach and is a popular place for boating. There are also picnic shelters and restrooms.

James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area was established in 1952. There are many miles of trails that zigzag through several ponds and lakes.

Kauffman Legacy Park beckons as an urban haven, inviting everyone to relish its green expanse. Whether it's a serene jog, leisurely dog walk, or exploration of the trails, the park is a communal space for all. Home to the Kauffman Community Garden, cultivated in collaboration with Kansas City Community Gardens, the park also emphasizes conservation and showcases native Missouri wildlife. A sanctuary for Canada geese during migration, the lake hosts adorable goslings in the spring, adding seasonal charm to this vibrant urban retreat.

Loose Park, also known as Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park, is the third-largest park in Kansas City. The park has a rose garden, a water park, and tennis courts among other things.

Kauffman Legacy Park beckons as an urban haven, inviting everyone to relish its green expanse. Whether it's a serene jog, leisurely dog walk, or exploration of the trails, the park is a communal space for all. Home to the Kauffman Community Garden, cultivated in collaboration with Kansas City Community Gardens, the park also emphasizes conservation and showcases native Missouri wildlife. A sanctuary for Canada geese during migration, the lake hosts adorable goslings in the spring, adding seasonal charm to this vibrant urban retreat.