ribbon cutting ceremony at brush creek trail

Brush Creek Trail is Now Open!

November 6, 2023
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Platte County Parks is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Brush Creek Trail, a significant addition to our County’s trail network. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on November 3, 2023, at the Brush Creek Trail, River Road Trailhead. At the grand opening ceremony, we were joined by local …

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The Next Park Board Meeting is on Monday, September 25

September 13, 2023
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It will be the normal meeting at the Platte County Administration Building, behind the courthouse at 415 Third Street, Platte City, MO 64079

Annual Platte County Parks Book Drive thru June 23, 2023

April 28, 2022
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Got Books? Pay it forward and donate your used books. Especially interested in childrens books and elementary/teen chapter books. Books will resupply the Platte County Parks Little Libraries at Barry Platte Park, Prairie Creek Greenway and Platte Ridge Park. You can drop off used books at Platte County Parks, 415 …

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1912 Cabin

Dorothy Day Cabin now available

March 18, 2022
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Did you know??? The Day Log Cabin is available for children’s events, small groups, book clubs and tours.

FREE Yoga in the Park-every Thursday! 6PM

March 8, 2022
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Free Yoga in the Park, 2023 Sunset Summer Series (16-week series) May thru Sept, 2023 End your day with Yoga in the Park, led by Amy Vance with AV Yoga and Wellness All levels flow yoga on the lawn Bring your own mat or bring a beach towel if you …

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Bike trail

Rolling on the River Fun Bike Ride

March 7, 2022
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Family Friendly Bike Ride along the Missouri River Front Trail Inaugural event on National Trails Day June 3, 2023 9AM Start E.H. Young Park, Riverside to Platte Landing Park, Parkville and back. Parents sign yourself up then go back in and sign up each child individually. We must have registration for …

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Fishing at Platte Ridge Park

Free Fishing Day 2023

March 5, 2022
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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 …

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Household Haz waste collection event

2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection: June 24

March 3, 2022
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Saturday, June 24, 2023 8 am – Noon(or until trucks are full) Platte Ridge Park 17130 MO Highway 371 (North of Platte City) HHW Mobile Collection Brochure Platte County Residents can safely dispose unwanted products such as paint, lawn and garden chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, florescent bulbs and household cleaners. …

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kayak on platte river

Float on the Platte River

March 1, 2022
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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 …

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Barry Platte Community Garden

Visit the Barry-Platte Community Garden!

November 23, 2021
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Barry Platte Community Garden is where visitors are welcome to plant, maintain and harvest. Please follow the Nextdoor App: Barry Heights for more information on weekly meetups. The garden’s harvest provides for the local community surrounding the garden. “I would love to introduce people to the idea of gardening. Anyone is …

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