Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Kansas City

4–13 yearsFreeOutdoor$0 admission; bring snacks and water

The signature rope climbing structure at Roanoke Park is a physical challenge that kids genuinely can't resist. Older kids and tweens love testing the

Variety KC Playground

2–13 yearsFreeOutdoor$0 admission; bring snacks and water

Variety KC Playground is an all-inclusive, universally accessible playground designed so every child — regardless of ability — can play together. The

Strang Park - Playground

2–10 yearsFreeOutdoor$0 admission; bring your own snacks

Strang Park is a neighborhood treasure in Overland Park's Good Neighbors area — a thoughtfully equipped playground that kids in the area grow up on. T

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

10+ years (minimum age/weight requirements apply)Outdoor$140–$200+ (adults ~$45–$55, kids ~$35–$45 depending on course; no food on-site)

Swinging through tree canopies on a zipline while wearing a harness is the kind of thing kids talk about for weeks. The Tarzan swings and rope bridges

Hodge Park Playground

2–12 yearsFreeOutdoor$0 admission; bring your own snacks and water

Hodge Park sits in the woods of north KC and the playground feels like a forest adventure rather than a typical city park setup. The natural surroundi

Rope Playground at Roanoke Park

4.7(302)

Ages: 4–13 years

Outdoor

Variety KC Playground

4.7(222)

Ages: 2–13 years

Strang Park - Playground

4.7(165)

Ages: 2–10 years

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

4.7(606)

Ages: 10+ years (minimum age/weight requirements apply)

Outdoor

Hodge Park Playground

4.7(181)

Ages: 2–12 years

Dagg Park

4.6(715)

Ages: 2–13 years

Penguin Park

4.5(3,599)

Ages: 2–12 years

Worlds of Fun

4.2(18,164)

Ages: 3 and up; thrill rides require minimum heights typically 48-54 inches