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Glendale Park

Lee's Summit RoadIndependence, MO 64055 Google Map

A large park with two play areas, one at the north end and one at the south end of the park!

The review of this park was completed prior to 2023. If you'd like to assist in updating our guide, we'd love for you to send an updated review and/or new photos by emailing brittanym@macaronikid.com. Your assistance will help us in getting this guide up to date!

Playground equipment: 1 playground structure, climbing structure, monkey bars, tall curly slide

Playground fill: Wood chips in one area, pea gravel in another area

Swings: 2 baby swings in the northern side of the park, 2 regular swings in the southern side of the park, 1 mommy/baby double swing at the south end

Walking trail: Paved trail makes a big loop around the entire park with a path cutting through the middle

Picnic tables: 1 set of 4 picnic tables under the shade of trees, 1 set of 3 picnic tables near parking area

Benches: 8 benches scattered throughout the park, 3 of the beaches are near the northern playground

Bathrooms: In a building with running water

Drinking fountain/running water: Running water in the bathroom building, water fountain is currently not working

Parking: Parking lot off Crackerneck Rd or on the street near at the north end of the park 

Space to fly a kite: Possibly fly a kite in the big open area

Space to ride a bike: Could ride a bike on the paved trail but the park is on a hill, so may not be good for little ones who are learning to ride a bike