Dorothy Day Cabin Artist Spring Residency Artist Call is active today! šØ Calling Local Artists – Applications Are Now Open! MU Extension and Platte County Parks & Recreation are accepting applications for the Dorothy Day Cabin Artist Residency, taking place October 26-November 6, 2026. This two-week residency gives a local […]
Come help us celebrate this exciting new playground fit for kings, queens, and young adventurers! Ā Hear Ye, Hear Ye!Ā This is not your typical ribbon cutting! Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the Castle Playground at Michael Gunn Park @ Platte Meadows with a little fanfare and medieval flair. Members […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Playground Equipment for Michael Gunn Park at Platte Meadows in 2025 PLATTE CITY, MO – May 19, 2025 – The Platte County Commission authorized the purchase of new, natural themed playground equipment for Michael Gunn Park at Platte Meadows, located at 5310 N. Northwood Road, Kansas […]
š Fishy Fun Tuesdays! š Starting this week – May 13, 2025! š Every Tuesday at 8:00 AM š At the pond at Platte Ridge Park š£ Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, and come watch the fish swim up for their breakfast feast! A simple, fun way to start […]
Looking for Vendors and Food Trucks for Platte County Parks GIGANTIC Kite Festival 2025 Stay tuned for details, vendor information, food truck opportunities at theĀ Platte Ridge ParkĀ on Saturday, July 26, 2025! We are looking for food truck vendors-Ice cream/Shaved Ice? Burgers? Tacos? Kettle Corn? Please call 816-858-3419 or email […]
This meeting the Park Board will review the submitted outreach grant applications for 2025. Each applicant will have 5 minutes to give an overview of the grant they are applying for to the board. The Park Board will then make their recommendations to the Commission, who will review at their […]
Summer Yoga in the Park: Schedule is complete for 2026 FREE – Summer Yoga in the Park Current Monthly Classes We currently offer monthly Yoga in the Park classes on the last Thursday evening of each month.Ā Class Details ~All-levels flow yoga ~Held outdoors on the lawn at […]
2025 Platte County Calendars available now! 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.
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, […]
Platte County Parks is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Brush Creek Trail, a significant addition to our County’s trail network. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on November 3, 2023, at the Brush Creek Trail, River Road Trailhead. At the grand opening ceremony, we were joined by local […]