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The River, Then Main Street

A 68-acre riverfront park with an easy paved path on the Missouri, then a stroll past the local shops on Parkville's Main Street.

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Map of the stops for The River, Then Main StreetA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, English Landing Park, the start. Stop 2, Historic Downtown Parkville, under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 1 min walk. The route is under 0.1 miles end to end.START English Landing ParkHistoric Downtown Parkville12N0.1 miThe River, Then Main StreetOutdoorsWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • The Parker Hollow, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Café des Amis, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Parkville Wine House, drinks, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Imagine Studios KC, art, 3 min walk from stop 2
  • Parkville Nature Sanctuary, outdoors, 8 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. English Landing ParkWalk the paved path along the Missouri River and take one photo with the water behind you.about 30 min · Parkville, MO 64152 · then 1 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Historic Downtown ParkvilleA small riverfront town with local shops on Main Street. Look in one shop you would never pick.about 25 min · 104 Main St, Parkville, MO 64152Website Google Maps Apple Maps
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

Start at the river, then walk up Main Street. Shop hours vary.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Park once near English Landing Park and walk; 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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