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 […]
Wings over Weston Wings Over Weston is a celebration of bird migration, there can be no better way to greet spring! This event is a great way to learn all about birds with hands-on arts and crafts, build a birdhouse, make a pinecone feeder, games with prizes, handouts, live birds, guided bird walks, monarchs, and […]
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 transformation knowing that, like the […]
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 7, 2025 at 10AM-Noon. The Conservation Department will have poles, hooks, and bobbers available for use, and Platte County Parks will provide the bait! […]
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. Young Park in Riverside to […]
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 […]
Inaugural GIGANTIC Kite Festival 2025 Stay tuned for details, vendor information, food truck opportunities at the Platte Ridge Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025! We are looking for food vendors-registration coming soon! Ice cream/Shaved Ice? Burgers? Kettle Corn? We are looking for craft vendors/art vendors who particularly have interesting items for sale geared toward the entire […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]