The Battle of Island Mound marked the first time that African-American troops were engaged in Civil War combat, nearly a year before the battle dep...
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The quiet and peaceful hilltop scenery at Osage Village State Historic Site only hints at the presence of a village that once housed between 2,000 ...
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In 2000, Ms. Sylvia Mae Bailey bequeathed a 49.6 acre property on Ranson Road across from James A Reed Wildlife Area in eastern Lee’s Summit....
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This 4 acre park features Lee's Summit's first off leash dog park. The park circles a Lee's Summit water tower which allowed LSPR to partner with L...
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This 20 acre park is located on Pryor Road between 3rd Street and Longview Road. Ten acres of the park were purchased in 1982. The remaining 10 acr...
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This 10.2 acre park, adjacent to Charles David Hartman Park, is a natural area with a .6 mile wood chip trail that meanders through different types...
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West of Todd George/Langsford Rd Intersection,
Lees Summit, MO
In 1720 Nicholas B. Langsford immigrated from Plymouth, England to Bardstown, Kentucky. His grandson, also named Nicholas B. Langsford, came to Lee...
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This .25 acre site was donated in 1976 by Randy and Mary Beth Woods. The surrounding homes are able to enjoy the feel of their own personal playgro...
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An 18 acre neighborhood park that features a Splashpad and currently serves as the home of Itty Bitty and Pee Wee programs. It is located at the in...
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This 4 acre park at 4th and Howard streets was a gift from Joseph A. Grant in 1973. There is a picnic table, multi purpose field and a .25 mile tra...
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In 2000, Parks and Recreation completed acquisition of a small neighborhood park and walking trail in the Canterbury area of Highland Park Elementa...
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