Sarah Schumacher

Tails on the Trails

Tails on the Trails vendor sign up here Join us on the trail at Barry Platte Park for a fun filled FREE afternoon with dogs of all shapes and sizes! Pet contests: Costume Contest, Best Trick, Biggest/Smallest Dog Contest (no entry fee) Low-cost Microchip on site Attn: Vendors-no cost. Provide giveaway Paved trails Dog adoptions …

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Free Fishing Day 2023

THE FREE FISHING CLINIC The Missouri Department of Conservation and Platte County Parks & Recreation will host a free fishing clinic at the Platte Ridge Park fishing pond on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10AM-Noon. The Conservation Department will have poles, hooks, and bobbers available for use, and Platte County Parks will provide the bait! …

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Fishing at Platte Ridge Park

Instructional Kayak Event

Kayaking for Beginners Experience kayaking first hand at the FREE Kayak event June 17, 2023, starting at 9 am! Boats and gear will be supplied; bring your own boat if you have one. Instruction will be given on paddle movement and motion, boat basics and safety. Participants will experience kayaking during a paddle on the …

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Float on the Platte River

Float on the Platte River-2023 Dates to be determined by water level NOTE: 2022 was a severe drought year and we were not able to paddle the Platte River due to extremely low water levels. If you have your own kayak and would like to paddle this river on your own, please wear your life …

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kayak on platte river

Ready Set GLOW! Nature Walk

Ready Set Glow!! Family Friendly Nature Walk Join us for this super popular, fun walk at the Prairie Creek Greenway trail in Timber Park neighborhood on Sycamore Drive. This program is a Platte County Parks’ staff favorite! We will have: glow giveaways 1/2 mile walk to the glowing waterfall and live owl display and turn …

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