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The Waterfall, Then the River

A short boardwalk loop past a small waterfall, then a walk along the Missouri River. Free, and best in daylight.

Free1 hr 3 minLimited verified information
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Map of the stops for The Waterfall, Then the RiverA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Parkville Nature Sanctuary, the start. Stop 2, English Landing Park, 0.4 miles from stop 1, 8 min walk. The route is about 0.4 miles end to end.8 min walkSTART Parkville Nature…English Landing Park12N0.1 miThe Waterfall, Then the RiverOutdoorsWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.4 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Prima Facie Bistro and Market, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Stone Canyon Pizza (Parkville), food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Historic Downtown Parkville, outdoors, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Parkville Wine House, drinks, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Imagine Studios KC, art, 4 min walk from stop 2
  • Parkville Coffee, coffee, 6 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Parkville Nature SanctuaryThe short Old Kate Trail loops past a small waterfall and a boardwalk.about 30 min · 1201 East St, Parkville, MO 64152 · then 8 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. English Landing ParkFinish on the riverfront path and take a photo of the two of you with the Missouri behind you.about 25 min · Parkville, MO 64152Website Google Maps Apple Maps
A leafy dirt trail under green trees near the Parkville Nature Sanctuary
Photo: LauraGilchristEdu · CC BY 2.0 · Flickr
Canada geese on the Missouri River at sunset near English Landing Park
Photo: Laura Gilchrist · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

The sanctuary is open from sunrise to sunset; go there first, then the river.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Park at the sanctuary, then drive or walk to the river; confirm the current parking rules.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

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We last looked over this date on September 25, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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