While limiting social contact, look for all the places close to home where you can get outside for exercise and to enjoy beautiful, springtime weather.
You can find free, public trails in every U.S. city around the country at All Trails. Locally, here are a few favorites suggested by Kansas City Wildlands:
- Blue River Parkway
Kansas City, MO Jackson County Parks and Recreation (Minor Park- Kansas City Parks and Recreation) - Blue River Glades Natural Area
Kansas City, MO Jackson County Parks and Recreation - Ogg Road Prairie
Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Mission, KS Johnson County Park and Recreation District. - Hidden Valley Natural Area
Kansas City, MO (north) Kansas City Parks and Recreation - Isley Park Woods
Excelsior Springs, Missouri City of Excelsior Springs, MO - Kill Creek Prairie
De Soto, KS Johnson County Park and Recreation District - Ernie Miller Park
Olathe, KS Johnson County Park and Recreation District - Rocky Point Glades & Swope Park
Kansas City, MO Kansas City Parks and Recreation - The Prairie Center
Olathe, KS Department of Wildlife and Parks - Maple Woods Natural Area
Gladstone, Missouri MO Department of Conservation - Jerry Smith Park and Saeger Woods Conservation Area
Kansas City, MO (south) Kansas City Parks and Recreation and Missouri Department of Conservation - Cliff Drive
Kansas City, MO (northeast) Kansas City Parks and Recreation and Missouri Department of Conservation
Photo: Old Kate Trail, Parkville Nature Sanctuary by Susan Alshouse
