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Swope Park is getting a $4.25 million makeover

The park is one of 10 nationwide that received the federal funds.

Photo of Swope Park trails by @jakeupdeleon

Swope has a mix of moderate to difficult terrain.

Photo by @jakeupdeleon

It’s party time, park people. The crown jewel of the KC Parks system is finally seeing its day in the sun, thanks to new federal funding.

Swope Park, the city’s largest at 1,805 acres, was awarded $4.25 million through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. The money will be put towards improvements like:

  • Building a new 10,000-sqft playground
  • Upgrading the bandstands
  • Renovating five shelters
  • Adding bike + pedestrian lanes to nearby roads
  • Building a neighborhood trail

Swope Park was one of 10 parks across the nation selected to receive the grant. See the full list.

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