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2025 Platte County Calendars available soon!

November 27, 2024
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2025 Platte County Calendars will be available very soon! The calendars can be picked up at local community centers, city halls, post offices and libraries in Platte County. If you would like one mailed to you please contact the Parks office 816-858-3419.  

FREE Yoga in the Park

November 5, 2024
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Join us in 2025 for Full Moon Yoga at Sunset in the Park Join us at sunset on 4 full moon dates where we’ll align with the moon’s energy of completion, release and renewal. As the full moon rises, we’ll flow through gentle poses, honoring the cycle of growth and […]

Fishing at Platte Ridge Park

Free Fishing Day 2025

October 31, 2024
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THE FREE FISHING CLINIC The Missouri Department of Conservation and Platte County Parks & Recreation will host a free fishing clinic at the Platte Ridge Park fishing pond on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10AM-Noon. The Conservation Department will have poles, hooks, and bobbers available for use, and Platte County […]

Rolling on the River Fun Bike Ride

October 30, 2024
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Family Friendly Bike Ride along the Missouri River Front Trail 3rd Annual event on National Trails Day 1) The Rolling on the River Bike Ride will begin at E.H. Young Riverfront Park (1001 Argosy Pkwy, Riverside, MO 64150). 2) The full challenge will be a 14 mile ride from E.H. […]

Brush Creek Trail Connection Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

September 23, 2024
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Trail Connection Please meet at the intersection of Creekside Dr and Jessica Street. This exciting project is a partnership between Platte County Parks, who funded the initiative; Park Hill School District, who managed the construction of the new Angeline Washington Elementary; and Parkville Parks, […]

Art in the Park

February 1, 2024
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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 […]

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POP-UP! Float on the Platte River

January 20, 2024
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Float on the Platte River-Tentative date set in September This event depends on mother nature, whether water levels are too high or too low.   Join Platte County Parks for a FLOAT ON THE PLATTE RIVER float: The Duck’s Head: Platte Falls Conservation Area. This is a unique 2.5 mile […]

TEAM UP to CLEAN UP! -Plogtober Litter Cleanup

January 5, 2024
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Team up to clean up ! The Kansas City Plogtober Cleanup is a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise while engaging in a socially responsible activity that beautifies the streamside trails in your community! Plogtober 2025 will take place in October across dozens of parks around the […]

Household Haz waste collection event

2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection: TBD

January 1, 2024
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Date TBD for 2025 8 am – Noon (or until trucks are full) Platte Ridge Park 17130 MO Highway 371 (North of Platte City) HHW 2024 Mobile Collection Brochure Platte County Residents can safely dispose unwanted products such as paint, lawn and garden chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, florescent bulbs and […]

Way to GO! Platte County Parks Staff!

December 15, 2023
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Thanks to everyone in the Platte County Parks department! Take a look at the impressive list of completed projects and activities in 2023! Also a huge thank you to everyone who voted for the Parks Sales Tax. These funds are critical to expanding, improving and maintaining Platte County Parks.