Jackson County Parks + Rec

ackson County Parks + Rec is the largest park system in the State of Missouri, and one of the largest county parks system in the country?

At nearly 22,000 acres, our parks system features four outstanding lakes, three campgrounds, 160 miles of beautiful trails, one of the Kansas City area’s finest public golf courses, and historic sites that date back to 1808 when Missouri was considered to be “way out West.”

Our Mission: To provide fun-filled opportunities in beautiful outdoor settings so people can make their day!