Best Bird Watching Area Independence Near Me

James K. Psaras: Great place to go for a run around the parkPlayground: Nice playground for the kidsRestrooms: Restrooms are always grossDog-friendliness: Lots of people walking theirPicnic area: Not much of a place for picnicking

Melissa Nieves: Really nice area

LaToya Mims: I love walking the trail near there

Dorothy Clause: Trash everywhere

Jason Brickey: Used to be our go to place for picnics, such poor maintenance has made it almost unusable

SHELLEY PRICE: Was out here to support the Truman Trot 5K

Raven Pinkii Black: I've been several times and it's beautiful but unfortunately people leave their trash and there's uneducated people that feed the birds (ducks and geese) bread without realizing it's extremely bad for them.Please get signs telling people to pick up after themselves and to not feed the ducks bread. Other parks have those signs I don't understand why this one doesn't.

Ahnesti Davis: It’s really beautiful

Oscar Bustos: This place is fantastic to take kids to have fun and a adventure

Jason Stidham: Great park. Great view of the lake

Joshua Rash: One of mine and the kids favorites

Alley Bonavia: They have corn hole.ParkWalking trailsLakeBeautiful sceneryPlayground: Well kept parkPlayground.Restrooms: Think so.Dog-friendliness: YesPicnic area: Yes

Amanda Yoka: We love that this park has so much to offer. We also love that it's shaded which is perfect for hot days.Playground: Fun for all ages - not too accessibleRestrooms: Typical park bathroomsPicnic area: Plenty of places to sit and eat.

Tina Watts: This is an amazingly beautiful park!

Haley Hutchison: Super freaking awesome had a lot of fun fishing here today

Baked Cookies: Nice little park in the middle of city. Kids love it!

A Carney: Great walking park, looks ideal for picnics and duck watching.Playground: Updated play areaRestrooms: Nice restroom buildingPicnic area: Ideal picnic and grilling

Jessica Minard: Beautiful little waterfall on the side of road not one you can play in just get to admire it but beautiful none the less!!!

Tina Der: I would rather walk here than be at the gym on a treadmill.I love this park. I walk around twice taking about a hour and enjoy the nature sounds, waterfalls, ducks and turtles.

Molly White: Lots of shad but no baby toys. Nice park.

David Tucker: Great trail

Monica: Gravel trail, not bad in local area, some what choppy with switch backs but decent work out trail.Playground: No Public restrooms: Yes Off-leash dog area: No Picnic tables: Yes Barbecue grills: No …More

Robert Fischer: Love this place

gail hodges (Mustang): Beautiful and peaceful place to walk.

Gustavo Perez: very exciting

Baltimore Lady: Love KC bike trails

Gerardo Rosario: Nice trail to run and bike on.

Katrina McGonigle: Trail is amazing love the wildlife my son and I will write it almost every day

Eil Tillie: Nice place

Sharon Bailey: Nice trail . . . well kept

John Kirk Saddler: I was pleasantly surprised about this trail. it is well kept with some good scenery. it is also possible to park in the lot behind the bar Saints across from QuikTrip. I only went three or four miles but it looks like the whole trail is 15 long. I am always on the lookout for places to go fishing and/or string my hammock up. this trail checks off both of those boxes.

jerry blauw: Love it. Very well maintained.

Steve B: Fairly well maintained crushed rock trail that follows along the Little Blue River in the Independence/Blue Springs area. The trail is wide and long enough for bike rides but is just as well suited for long runs or walking the dogs. Lots of different access points to choose from.

Gabby Van Dyke: Enjoy a little bit of nature at this popular local spot for biking and jogging. My kids always like throwing rocks in the river under the bridge at R.D. Mize.

Melody Burns: I enjoy walking on this trail

Andrew Durham: Nice and flat. Great for walking or biking

Melanie Edens: There was ample parking and the trail was very well maintained. The path consisted of a crushed rock so it wasn't muddy at all. The path was wide enough for people to pass easily. The grass is also mowed back a few feet on either side which cuts down on the bugs. There are mile markers every .2 miles which help you keep track of where you are. This trail is not a loop so you go back the exact way you came. I saw a few others running, walking, and one riding a bike. It is mostly flat and easy to walk. The wildflowers were in bloom amd beautiful. We saw a deer, a frog, and several beautiful birds. The trail doesnt have many benches to stop and rest on, and there is little to no shade on most of the trail. There was an Ori at the parking lot but no other bathrooms or water sources. I should note the parking lot was around mile marker 8.4.

Mari Lieberman: Little Blue Trail? Have no clue what this place is.

Michael Sesler: Convenient, lots of parking. Groomed trails and paved outer trail.

Teresa Ravenscroft: I always love to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, this amazing walking trail regardless of which section you begin at, is full of friendly bicyclists and other walkers. The views are simply amazing and the sounds are soothing. Finding this trail is one the best finds for the last 2 years. I get out there every chance I get. For the most part it is always extremely clean as people take care of their trash and there are many trash recepticles along the way. I personally always take bags with me to help with litter control along the way, everyone can do their part to help keep this place amazing! The peace and serenity I find walking here is priceless! Love love love love this walking trail!