Walk, ride or run a different trail on Sundays in October. The month of October is ideal for exercising outside ~ the temperatures are cool and the colors are spectacular. Walktober makes the most of this great season by inviting participants on a tour of autumn’s most vibrant landscapes and inspiring everyone to make movement a priority!! Dogs on leashes are welcome. Commemorative Walktober buttons, designed by artist Alex Hamil, for the first 200 participants at each location. Attend all four events and collect all four designs!
Sunday, October 6
10 a.m.-Noon
10:15 a.m.: Guided tour
Jerry Smith Park, 13600 Prospect Ave.
1.28 mile crushed limestone trail
Jerry Smith Park provides a southern anchor for Kansas City, MO’s park and boulevard system. It consists of 360 acres of open rolling hills, wooded forests, a three-acre lake, and contains the largest remaining tract of remnant prairie on the Missouri side of the metro and the only one in the city limits of Kansas City, MO.
Sunday, October 13
10 a.m.-Noon
Guided tour of Fort Osage 10:30 a.m. led by Fort Osage Interpreter
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, 105 Osage Street, Sibley, MO 64088
Fort Osage – More than just a walk, participants will be able to experience Fort Osage built in 1808, under the direction of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Fort Osage served dual roles as both a military garrison and a trade center. The walk will take you on a journey through Fort Osage’s past. Participants will enjoy breathtaking views of the reconstructed historic site that overlooks the Missouri River as they learn about the daily life of military, civilian, and Native American populations at Fort Osage and explore museum exhibits at the Fort Osage Education Center.
Sunday, October 20
10 a.m.-Noon
10:15 a.m.: Guided tour
Penn Valley Park, 600 W 31st 64108 (west side of Penn Valley Park; enter Pennsylvania from 31st Street) Free parking in The KC Automobile Museum parking lot.
Penn Valley Park is an urban park overlooking Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The 176-acre park is home of the National World War I Museum & Memorial, an off-leash dog park, a lake, and several fountains and sculptures including The Scout.
Sunday, October 27
10 a.m.-Noon
10:15 a.m.: Guided tour
Longview Lake Park Maintenance Barn, 3901 SW Longview Rd, Lee’s Summit, 64081 (NEW STARTING POINT)
Pavement 3.5 miles
Longview Lake Park is the home of Christmas In the Park and Longview Lake. Participants will have the opportunity to walk the route of Christmas In The Park starting at Shelter 5 & 6 and proceeding into Longview Lake Campground. This area closes on the first of October so the parks crew can start building the lighted displays that bring the magic of Christmas In the Park to life, but will be open for Walktober guests to enjoy.
