Programs

Instructional Kayak Event

Kayaking for Beginners Experience kayaking first hand at the FREE Kayak event June 14, 2025, 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 […]

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Ready Set GLOW! Nature Walk

Ready Set Glow!! Family Friendly Nature Walk Join us for this super popular, fun walk at the Prairie Creek Greenway trail in Timber Park neighborhood on Sycamore Drive. This program is a Platte County Parks’ staff favorite! We will have: glow giveaways 1/2 mile walk to the glowing waterfall and live owl display and turn

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Monarch Tagging & Butterflies

Missouri Department of Conservation: Citizen Science Monarch Tagging & Butterflies Join a Conservation Educator for a morning experiencing local butterflies and potentially contribute to the Citizen Science of tagging monarchs. Participants will learn about local butterflies, their lifecycles, and role as pollinators, and monarchs’ unique journey to Mexico. Participants will use butterfly safe nets to capture

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Art in the Park

Art in the Park Artist Registration 2025 is now open! 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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