Animal Enclosure

Stare a buffalo in the eye. Bring your family to enjoy watching a family of elk playing in a pasture. Feed apples or pears to the animals as they approach the fences. This 110-acre fenced enclosure inside Fleming Park on East Park Road is home to bison, elk and white-tailed deer.

Beaches

Explore some great beaches right here in Missouri.

Campgrounds

Jackson County Parks + Rec campgrounds attract campers from all 48 continental states each year. The popularity of our campgrounds is enhanced by the available amenities just minutes away: beaches, boating, full-service marinas, nature trails, golf and more!

Coupon Offers

Save on Parks + Rec events and activities with these coupons. Just download, print, clip and save.

Events

Every day is a good day to have fun in our parks, on trails and on our lakes. But Jackson County Parks + Rec schedules special events throughout the year. Mark your calendar.

Fort Osage

Historic Sites

Find historic sites.

Jacomo Summer Camp

Kemper Outdoor Education Center

The Kemper Outdoor Education Center is host to Jacomo Summer Camp, Dogtober Fest, X-Stream Green Field Trips and more. Located in Fleming Park near Lake Jacomo, Kemper features nature trails, butterfly and water gardens, a shelter house, swimming pool and an outdoor classroom.

Longview Horse Park

Marinas

Explore all that the 3 marinas in Jackson County have to offer.

Military Discounts

Jackson County Parks + Rec offers a number of discounts to active and retired military personnel on Wednesdays from Memorial Day thru Veteran's Day.

Missouri Town 1855

Parks

Take a look at all of the parks open to the public in Jackson County and find out what amenities are available at each park to decide which is right for you.

Rowdy Ribbit's Water Park

Who's ready to Get Rowdy?! We are excited to welcome the region's ONLY inflatable water sports park to the shores of Longview Lake Beach! Rowdy Ribbit's is privately owned and operated.

Shelters

Shelters are available to rent for parties or events at many of our parks and locations. View availability and reserve a spot all online.

Trails

Explore a list of trails in the Jackson County area that can be used for running, walking, nature viewing and more.

Golf

Nestled within Longview Lake Park, the Fred Arbanas Golf Course is a public course, with some of the best green fees you can hope to find. Make that courses. We have an 18-hole Championship Course, nine-hole par 3 Executive Course, driving range, putting green, pro shop and more.