Jacob L. Loose Park is a fantastic 75-acre park that makes for an interesting and leisurely day out. Located in Kansas City, the park is home to rich historical and natural settings. One of the most outstanding parts of the park is the rose garden, which covers 1.5 acres and contains almost 4,000 roses from 150 different varieties.
The Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden features a circular design and contains a plethora of roses in all colors and fragrances to delight the senses. Beautiful stone pergolas are strategically placed throughout the rose garden, lending an air of romance to the space and making it a must-have venue for couples getting married.
For those who want to sit back and take in the views of a traditional Japanese garden, the Japanese Tea Rooms, available only in the company of a tea master, offer the chance to enjoy some cultural entertainment and can seat up to four people, including the tea master, who can be recommended beforehand.
The park also features shelters that can seat up to 128 people and provide all the necessities needed, such as restrooms, electricity, grills, lighting, and scenic lake views. These make for a weatherproof gathering space for parties and events and can be hired from $95 per day, bookable online before your arrival.
Loose Park features everything the whole family could need for a fun day out and makes for the perfect picnic space. Play parks keep the little ones entertained, while fitness facilities such as tennis courts are available for keep-fit fanatics, a garden center provides all the plants any green-fingered gardener could desire, and a visitor center unwraps the deep historical roots of the park’s past.
Park trails lead you from one breathtaking sight to the next while helping you see the best that the park has to offer. During the hot summer days, you can take shelter beneath a mighty weeping willow beside the lake and enjoy the peace and serenity surrounding you or simply enjoy ambling along through the network of paths and trails covering the park’s 75 acres.
The park’s historical connections to Missouri’s past, including the Osage Indians and the Battle of Westport in 1861, can be found throughout the park's landscape, including the battlefield, the Civil War Parrott cannon, and markers.
If you enjoy connecting with nature and stepping back into the rich history of times gone by, then Loose Park will prove to be the perfect place for young and old alike to while away the day surrounded by some of the most astounding beauty nature has to offer.
Admission and Opening Hours
The park is open all year round from 5:00 am to 12 midnight 7 days a week. Admission into the park is free for all, while the amenities inside vary in price, depending on seasonal availability.
The Japanese Tea Room is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00pm.
Address
5200 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64112
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