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KC Parks operates and maintains 220 picturesque parks…

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We have a variety of aquatic facilities throughout the city to keep you cool…

Attractions

Different sorts of attractions such as : Skate Park, Soccer Fields, Tennis…

Facilities

Multiple facilities are listed in different sorts parks..

Fountains

KC Parks maintains 48 fountains with the city, ensuring that they work…

Trails

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

Community Centers

Community centers provides range of options..

Garden & Nature Centers

KC Parks maintains 48 fountains with the city, ensuring that they work…

Museums

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

Athletic Fields & Courts

Community centers provides range of options..

Dog Parks

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

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Calendar

Seasonal/Holiday

Arts/Culture

Educational

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Programs for all ages and interests are available through KC Parks & Recreation. Take a minute to explore and find your perfect fit.

Activity Guide

Active Aging

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Boxing

Center Events

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Parks

Public Art

Facilities

Fountains

Trails

Community Centers

Garden/Nature Centers

Museums

Athletic Fields & Courts

Aquatic Facilities

Disc Golf

Dog Parks

Skate Parks

Programs

Activity Guide

Membership

Aquatics

Athletics

Creative Expressions

Esports

Fitness

Homeschool

Ice Sports

Martial Arts

Racquet Sports

Active Aging

Adult

Youth

Events

Calendar of Events

Seasonal/Holiday

Arts/Culture

Educational

Health & Fitness

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Music/Concert/Play

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Permit Info & Contacts

Permit Fees

Event Request Form

Photo/Film/Video Permit

Shelter/Outdoor Facilities Reservations

Field/Court Reservations

Fountain Dyeing Permit

Mobile Vending Policy

Weddings

Contact

Stay Up-to-Date

Report a Website Issue

Volunteer

Job Openings

311 Service Request

Rain Out Line

KC Parks Department

About Us

History

Board

News Releases

Planning & Design Services Division

Development Review Committee

Current RFPs

S.H.A.P.E. Program

Services

Natural Resources Management

Ice & Snow Response

Emerald Ash Borer

Commemorative Trees & Bench Program

Online Payment

Resources

Park Rules

Year in Review

Parks Partner Logo

Historical Photos & Books

Reference Book

Master Plan 2032
Places

Parks

KC Parks operates and maintains 220 picturesque parks…

Aquatics

We have a variety of aquatic facilities throughout the city to keep you cool…

Attractions

Different sorts of attractions such as : Skate Park, Soccer Fields, Tennis…

Facilities

Multiple facilities are listed in different sorts parks..

Fountains

KC Parks maintains 48 fountains with the city, ensuring that they work…

Trails

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

Community Centers

Community centers provides range of options..

Garden & Nature Centers

KC Parks maintains 48 fountains with the city, ensuring that they work…

Museums

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

Athletic Fields & Courts

Community centers provides range of options..

Dog Parks

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

View All Places
Events

Events

Calendar

Seasonal/Holiday

Arts/Culture

Educational

Health/Fitness

Just for fun

Music/Concert/Play

Public meeting
Programs

Programs

Programs for all ages and interests are available through KC Parks & Recreation. Take a minute to explore and find your perfect fit.

Activity Guide

Active Aging

Aquatics

Athletics

Basketball

Boxing

Center Events

Creative Expressions

Day Camps

Esports

Education & Leisure

Fitness

Homeschool

Hockey & Skating

Ice sports

Martial Arts

Membership

Pickleball

Racquet Sports

Recreation

Soccer

Volleyball
Reservations

Reservations

Please feel free to contact Kansas City Parks and Recreation

Event FAQs

Permit Info and Contacts

permit fees

event request form

Photo/Film/Video Permit

Races, Walks, & Rides permits

Shelter/Outdoor Facilities Reservations open march 1st

Field/court reservations

Fountain Dyeing Permit

mobile vending policy

Weddings

sidewalk cafe

Metal Detecting in KC Parks
About

About

Our Board

Board Meeting

About Us
Services & Resources

Services & Resources

Services

Resources
Contact Us

Contact

Please feel free to contact Kansas City Parks and Recreation

Stay Up-to-Date

Report a Website Issue

Volunteer

Jobs

Questions & Comments

311 Service Request

Rain out line
816-306-3323

Pair Of Rhinos

Contact Information

816-513-7500

Address

Zoo Drive & The Mall Drive

Hours

no hours

Facilities/Amenities

Swope Park
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Artist/Designer: Jennifer Walker

Dates: 1994

Description:

A matching, but not identical, pair of stone or concrete rhinos face each other from stone pillars which frame the south vehicle gate to the Kansas City Zoo.