We explored this park as a family a couple of weeks ago on a nice evening when we were over in the area. It is a nice park and Gretchen had a lot of fun. Will have to go back with friends sometime soon. Evening is a great time to go as this park is lacking in the shade department.
14701 Mission Rd. Leawood KS
What we love about Ironwoods Park: This is a really fun play structure and one of the things I like most is that there is a bridge from the little kid side to the big kid side so if your kid doesn’t like climbing ladders or rock walls they can still do the big slides. Gretchen’s favorite feature was probably the long sloped tunnel. This park has the standard swings- 2 baby and 2 big kid. There are numerous slides and climbing opportunities, including ladders that go straight up from the ground under the structure to the top. A nice sidewalk loops around the playground and is perfect for bikes and scooters. There are several benches scattered around as well as a shelter right next to the park and indoor bathrooms. This park is at the south end of Leawood and has lots of other fun features like a nature center to explore (see below for a list).
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Other things to know about Ironwoods Park:
– Beyond the playground there is lots to do. The Prairie Oak Nature Center is located here and has a 2 mile walking trail along with lots of reptiles, butterflies, and amphibians to check out. It is closed on Mondays during the summer months and there is no admission fee.
– There are also cabins that can be rented and a challenge course with fun activities for older kids, like a giant swing.
– Inside this huge park is an amphitheater where events for kids take place throughout the summer as part of the Grinnin and Grooving series. (see page 4 of this brochure for dates and more info). There will also be a Sunday evening free concert series in August and September and it’s at 6pm so early enough to take the kids.
– The Historic Oxford Schoolhouse also hosts events for kids including American Girl Doll themed events.
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