LocationEast Meyer Boulevard and Swope ParkwayCouncil District5 |
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Park DistrictSouthYear Acquired1896 |
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Acres1,805.00 |
The Park
At 1,805-acres, Swope Park is the crown jewel of the KC Parks system. As Kansas City’s largest park, and one of the largest urban parks in the United States, Swope Park is home to many of Kansas City’s finest attractions and annually attracts more than 2 million visitors. Download Swope Park Map 2015
History
Thomas Hunton Swope was born in Kentucky in 1827. After living in several states, he moved to St. Louis where he worked in real estate. He came to Kansas City in 1857 after purchasing some property here and later became the largest individual land owner in Kansas City. Mr. Swope was called “Colonel” Swope, but the title was honorary and not from military service. In 1896, Colonel Swope donated 1,334 acres to the City of Kansas City, Mo. for use as a public park. With property acquisitions made over the years, the park now has 1,805 acres.
Facilities
Battle of Westport Museum & Visitor Center
Heart of American Golf Academy
Kansas City Community Gardens
Kansas City Zoo
Lakeside Nature Center
Southeast Community Center
Starlight Theatre
Swope Memorial Golf Course
Swope Park Disc Golf Course
Swope Park Off Leash Area
Swope Park Pool
Swope Park Soccer Village and Sporting KC Training Facility
Number of Tables 20
Seating Capacity 200
Total Capacity 400
Electricity Yes
Playground Yes
Restroom Facilities Portable
Water Hydrants/ Fountain Yes
Grills 2
Lights Yes
Rental Fee (Monday – Friday): $95
Rental Fee (Weekends/ Holiday): $125
Number of Tables 16
Seating Capacity 128
Total Capacity 250
Electricity Yes
Playground Yes
Restroom Facilities Portable
Water Hydrants/ Fountain Yes
Grills 1
Lights Yes
Rental Fee (Monday – Friday): $69
Rental Fee (Weekends/ Holiday): $100
Number of Tables 6
Seating Capacity 48
Total Capacity 100
Electricity Yes
Playground Yes
Restroom Facilities Portable
Water Hydrants/ Fountain Yes
Grills 1
Lights Yes
Rental Fee (Monday – Friday): $44
Rental Fee (Weekends/ Holiday): $75
Number of Tables 6
Seating Capacity 48
Total Capacity 100
Electricity Yes
Playground No
Restroom Facilities Portable
Water Hydrants/ Fountain Yes
Grills 1
Lights Yes
Rental Fee (Monday – Friday): $44
Rental Fee (Weekends/ Holiday): $75
Number of Tables 6
Seating Capacity 48
Total Capacity 100
Electricity No
Playground Yes
Restroom Facilities Portable
Water Hydrants/ Fountain No
Grills 1
Lights No
Rental Fee (Monday – Friday): $44
Rental Fee (Weekends/ Holiday): $75
Number of Tables 6
Seating Capacity 48
Total Capacity 100
Electricity Yes
Playground No
Restroom Facilities Portable
Water Hydrants/ Fountain Yes
Grills 1
Lights Yes
Rental Fee (Monday – Friday): $44
Rental Fee (Weekends/ Holiday): $75
This shelter is first-come, first served. There is not a fee and no reservations.
Number of Tables: 3
Seating Capacity: 30
Playground: No
Water Hydrants/ Fountain: No
Grills: 1
Number of Tables 6
Seating Capacity 48
Total Capacity 75
Electricity Yes
Playground No
Restroom Facilities Building
Water Hydrants/ Fountain Yes
Grills 2
Lights Yes
Rental Fee (Monday – Friday): $44
Rental Fee (Weekends/ Holiday): $75
Nearly 200 hundred years after the area’s first fur trading post was settled on the bluffs of the Missouri River, Kansas City is preparing to honor the French pioneer Francois Chouteau who established it, and the Native Americans with whom he traded. Francois Chouteau...
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