Programs

Rolling on the River Fun Bike Ride

3rd Annual Rolling on the River Bike Ride Family Friendly Bike Ride Along the Missouri River Front Trail Ride Details: Start & Finish: The ride begins and ends at E.H. Young Riverfront Park in Riverside, MO. Route Options:The full challenge route is 14 miles — an out-and-back ride from E.H. Young Park to Platte Landing […]

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Platte County Parks Book Drive

Got Books? Pay it forward and donate your used books. We are especially interested in childrens books and elementary/teen chapter books.Books will resupply the Platte County Parks Little Libraries at Barry Platte Park, Prairie Creek Greenway and Platte Ridge Park. You can drop off used books at:Platte County Parks415 Third Street, Rm 016Platte City, MO

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Kayak Discovery Day

Experience kayaking first hand at the FREE Kayak event August 15, 2026, starting at 8:30 am! Boats and gear will be supplied; bring your own boat if you have one. Instruction will be given on paddle movement and motion, boat basics and safety. Participants will experience kayaking during a paddle on the water. This event

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2nd Annual GIGANTIC Kite Festival 2026

Inaugural GIGANTIC Kite Festival 2026   The Gigantic Kite Festival is  for creative, interactive and unique vendors to add extra excitement to this high-flying community event. Nodaway Bank will be providing 125 FREE kites to the first attendees to arrive—while supplies last! Don’t miss this epic day of  gigantic kites filling the sky!  Featuring Great American

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Art in the Park

Art in the Park Artist Registration will open in 2026. Area artists display & sell Live demonstrations Activities for all ages Food & beverage vendors Live music & entertainment Chalk the Walk Bubbles Vendors-FREE. Must supply own table. No electricity. Sponsored by the Platte City Friends of the Arts and Platte County Parks & Recreation.

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