English Landing Park - Member Hike

Hike Name:	English Landing Park
Country:	United States
State:	Missouri
Nearby Town:	Parkville
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Directions:	From Downtown Kansas City - Using either the Heart of America or Broadway Bridge, go North across the Missouri River. Then exit on Highway 9 North ( Go West). Park University and Parkville are only a couple of miles down Highway 9 along the Missouri River. The park is located on the South end of Main Street at the edge of town and is right along the river.
Total Hike Distance:	2.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	English Landing Park
Trails Used:	The River Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	None
Management:	City Park Service
Contact Information:	English Landing Park South end of Main St. Parkville MO 64152 Phone: (816) 741-7676
Best Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	This easy loop hike at English Landing Park follows the banks of the Missouri River on a paved hiking/running trail that loops either one or two miles through the park. (You have the option of cutting the loop in half if you want). It passes baseball, soccer, and playground fields that are frequently used by the residents of Parkville, MO. The Parkville Nature Sanctuary is located nearby and behind the Parkville City Hall which offers 115 acres of woods and wetlands, a waterfall, a beaver colony, and a little glimpse of Parkville history. Educational programs are available at the sanctuary throughout the year.