Kansas City Parks Tour: West Terrace Park

girl on playground

West Terrace Park (8th and Jefferson) is one of the oldest parks in Kansas City. It’s small but has unique features like a bamboo forest to climb, a hill to roll down and unique swings. Check it out if you’re downtown and need some green space!

Best Features of West Terrace Park

  • Bamboo climbing forest
  • Turf hill to roll down
  • Variety of swings and less common playground equipment
  • A great view of the West Bottoms!

Mom Tips

  • Parking is on the street, a little distance from the playground
Sarah McGinnity
Sarah grew up in Manhattan, Kansas (Go Cats!), she moved to Minnesota where she met her husband, Shea. Realizing how much she hated snow in May, she convinced him to move to Kansas City in 2010. Together they have lived in Midtown, Waldo, the Plaza, and now Overland Park. Sarah is mom to 10-year-old, Henry, 7-year-old Clark and 5-year-old Lucy. She has her master’s in urban administration and is passionate about making Kansas City a more equitable and supportive community. In between the crazy, she likes to drink coffee, run, hike, travel as much as possible, and experience all things Kansas City!