Go Ape’s zipline and adventure park (ziplines, aerial obstacles, outdoor axe throwing and more!) in Missouri is just minutes from downtown Kansas City in Swope Park. Swope Park is Kansas […]
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The Commission The Kansas City, Mo., Ethnic Enrichment Commission is a nonprofit (501 c 3) organization of more than 55 nations, ethnic groups and cultures. The commission was officially created
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The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is an award winning non-profit zoo offering wonderful exhibits and attractions. The Zoo is conveniently located in historic Swope Park and sprawls over 200
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Starlight Theatre, located in Swope Park, is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Kansas City and the second largest theatre of its kind in the United States. The
MAINTENANCE CLOSURE November 25-27 from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT SWOPE PARK OFF LEASH DOG PARK Opened in August 2012, Swope Park Off Leash area was KC Parks second dog
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Designer: Unknown Dedicated: 1954 Park: Swope Park, south of west end of swinging bridge at the Lagoon in the Kansas City Zoo Description: A limestone monument with imbedded marble plaque 3 feet 6
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Dedicated: May 15, 2025 Description: The granite memorial pillars include names of children submitted by families and community members who died due to violence between 2001 and 2024. The unveiling
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This portrait bronze bust was created by Jorgen Dreyer. Located adjacent to Delbert J. Haff Circle Fountain at the entrance to Swope Park. Inscription DELBERT J. HAFF 1859 TO 1943,
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Artist: Julie Cole and Leigh Rosser Installed: 2008 Medium: Mixed media Funding: KCMO’s One Percent for Art Program The project consists of five thematically connected works located throughout the Southeast
Artist: Deborah Butterfield Installed: 1995 Medium: Bronze Park: Swope Park KCMO’s One Percent for the Arts Program Deborah Butterfield’s horses can be found in major museums across America. But in the
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