Independence, Jackson County, MO
Places to go in Independence
12 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

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Adair Park
Well-kept urban park with hilly terrain, offering walking paths & baseball fields.
4400 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA

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Bundschu Park
11400 E 9th St S, Independence, MO 64054, USA

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Burrus Old Mill Park
14-acre hangout with a skate park, walking trail, playground & sports facilities.
112 NW Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015, USA

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George Owens Nature Park
Charming year-round park featuring over 80-acres of wooded trails, lakes, rain gardens & wildlife.
1601 S Speck Rd, Independence, MO 64057, USA

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Jackson County Parks + Rec
Fishing & boating on 2 lakes, campgrounds, native animal enclosure, soccer & model airplane fields.
22807 SW Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015, USA

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James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area
Expansive woodland & wetland hunting grounds features picnic spots, trails & fishing lakes & ponds.
12405 SE Ranson Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64082, USA

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LaBenite Park
3117 north, 3117 Rte 291, Independence, MO 64058, USA

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McCoy Park
Open area with a ball field, tennis courts & a playground, plus a picnic shelter & splash park.
24 Highway &, N Delaware St, Independence, MO 64050, USA

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Rotary Park
10615 E 24th St S, Independence, MO 64052, USA

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Santa Fe Park Picnic Pavilion
2900 S Santa Fe Rd, Independence, MO 64052, USA

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William M Hill Park
2201 S Maywood Ave, Independence, MO 64052, USA

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Winterset Park Nature Area
This 10-acre nature park features a trail, bridges & waterfalls, plus native wildflowers & wildlife.
700 SW Pryor Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA