Dog parks in Kansas City, scouted by Tonka
Every dog park OpenStreetMap knows about near central Kansas City, Missouri, with distances, amenity details, and an honest weather read on whether today is the day.
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The 28 mapped dog parks in Kansas City
Sorted by distance from central Kansas City. Star ratings, review counts, and photos are from Google; amenity chips come from OpenStreetMap tags, so unchipped parks may still have those features.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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The Barking Lot
0.4 miEast 7th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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SoHo Loft Dog Park
0.6 miCentral Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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SoHo Lofts Dog Park Area
0.6 miWest 8th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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4
Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
0.6 miWest 11th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105Grass -
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River Market Dog Park
0.7 miLocust Lane, Kansas City, Missouri 64106Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
0.8 miWalnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Bar K
1.1 miHeart of America Bridge, Kansas City, Missouri 64106Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Penn Valley Off Leash Dog Park
1.9 miPenn Valley Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64198Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Saint John's Dog Park
2.4 miArmstrong Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66101Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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10
Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.4 miEast 34th Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64111Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Waggin' Trail Dog Park
3.7 mi432 Northeast 32nd Avenue, Kansas City, MOLimited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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12
E. H. Young Riverfront Park Off-Leash Dog Park Small Dog Area
4.9 miNorthwest Argosy Parkway, Riverside, Missouri 64150Off-leash -
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E. H. Young Riverfront Park Off-Leash Dog Park Large Dog Area
5 miNorthwest Zeke Road, Riverside, Missouri 64150Off-leash -
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
6.5 miNorth Home Street, Independence, Missouri 64053Off-leashHours listed -
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
6.7 miMO 210, Kansas City, Missouri 64161Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
7.1 miArrowhead Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri 64118Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Welborn Dog Park
7.4 miJodee Lane, Kansas City, Kansas 66104Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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18
Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park
7.6 mi5051 East Gregory Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64132Fenced -
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Platte Landing Park Small Dog Off Leash Area
8.5 miSouth Main Street, Parkville, Missouri 64152Off-leash -
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Platte Landing Park Large Dog Off-Leash Area
8.5 miSouth Main Street, Parkville, Missouri 64152Off-leash -
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
8.5 miNorth Bedford Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64188Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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22
Dog Park at Santa Fe Park
8.5 miWest 31st Street South, Independence, Missouri 64052Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
8.8 miNorthwest Klamm Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64151Accessible -
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
9 miNortheast 74th Terrace, Gladstone, Missouri 64118Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
9.4 miNorth Antioch Road, Gladstone, Missouri 64156Fenced
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Park prep for Kansas City weather
- Pavement check first. Getting to the park often means sidewalks: on warm days do the 7-second pavement test before you set out. Asphalt can run 40 to 60 degrees hotter than the air.
- July is Kansas City's hottest month (average high 88.3°F), which means park trips are early/late only. Bring water for the park; shared bowls are a gamble.
- Winter park trips need paw care. Kansas City averages 18.2″ of snow, and the ice-melt salt that follows burns pads. Rinse paws after winter visits, or use booties.
- After rain, expect mud and check the live verdict above before you drive over: a storm cell can close your window fast. Post-rain zoomies are real; towel accordingly.
- Coldest stretch: January lows average 19.5°F in Kansas City. Below about 45°F, small and thin-coated dogs want a coat even for park time.
Kansas City dog park questions
Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.
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