Penguin Park
There’s a giant penguin standing in the center of this Kansas City park. Penguin Park features common playground elements like swings and slides, but it is most known for its distinct collection of giant fiberglass animals, which include its namesake penguin, an elephant, a kangaroo, and a giraffe. The Kansas City North parks district supervisor, Vernon Jones, crafted these statues by hand nearly fifty years ago to make something fun for the kids in Kansas City. Labeled a “destination park” by Kansas City’s director of Parks and Recreation, Penguin Park has delighted generations of kids and will continue to welcome thousands of visitors each year.
In-A-Tub, North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO, USA
Distance: 2.83 mi (straight line)
Jaegers Subsurface Paintball, Northeast Underground Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Distance: 3.79 mi (straight line)
The Rabbit hOle, East 14th Avenue, North Kansas City, MO, USA
Distance: 4.24 mi (straight line)
Line Creek Trailhead, Line Creek Trail, Kansas City, MO, USA
Distance: 4.46 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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7F3X+39 Kansas City, MO, USA
Distance: 4.77 mi (straight line)
Guided Tours Museums and Interpretive Centers
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3218 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64123, USA
Distance: 4.99 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Berkley Riverfront, 1298 Riverfront Dr, Kansas City, MO 64120, USA
Distance: 5.32 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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549 Gillis St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
Distance: 5.81 mi (straight line)
River Bluff Brewing, Main Street, Kansas City, MO, USA
Distance: 5.98 mi (straight line)
400 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
Distance: 6.02 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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20 E 5th St #201, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
Distance: 6.04 mi (straight line)
513 Walnut St # A, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
Distance: 6.10 mi (straight line)
300 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Distance: 6.11 mi (straight line)
101 W 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Distance: 6.46 mi (straight line)
The Lewis and Clark, River City Dr, Kansas City, KS, USA
Distance: 6.49 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes Viewpoints LC Features
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14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Distance: 6.50 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues General History
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Case Park, Jefferson Street, Kansas City, MO, USA
Distance: 6.68 mi (straight line)
LC Features Galleries and Venues
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1727 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127, USA
Distance: 6.77 mi (straight line)
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