Parkville Nature Sanctuary

The Parkville Nature Sanctuary is a wildlife preserve and educational site developed and maintained the City of Parkville with the help of a group of extraordinary volunteers. The Parkville Nature Sanctuary is a 115 acre natural outdoor area made accessible by nearly three miles of hiking trails. Daily operations of the Parkville Nature Sanctuary are overseen by a part-time Director. Call Nature Sanctuary Director Kristen Bontrager at (816) 741-7676 with questions about the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. Email Kristen at [email protected]

The Shelter (known as the Girl Scout Cabin) can be reserved in three-hour increments in the Nature Sanctuary. There is no vehicle access nor utilities available at the shelter. All nature sanctuary rules must be followed. A Reservation application can be found on the City of Parkville website.

NO dogs or other pets allowed on the trails. NO bicycles or skateboards allowed.

The main entrance of the Parkville Nature Sanctuary is at 12^th Street off Highway 9, down the hill from the Platte County Health Department.

PICTURE THIS! PHOTO CONTEST
A beautiful look at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. “Have you taken a picture of the Parkville Nature Sanctuary that you are proud of? We want to see it.”

A panel of judges votes on the best image, and the winner has his or her photo framed and displayed at Parkville City Hall, the Parkville Coffeehouse and the Backyard Bird Center. The Friends of Parkville Nature Sanctuary board of directors vote on the best of the monthly 12 winning photos at the end of the year to determine the Photo of the Year.
In recognition of National Parks and Recreation Month, the Friends of Parkville Nature Sanctuary will have a youth photo contest in July.

For all photo contest rules and details please go to:  friendsofpns.org