Parks
Armstrong Park
This 10 acre park is located in the heart of Grain Valley and is loaded with amenities for the entire family. The park currently boasts four picnic shelters with BBQ grills, picnic tables, a gazebo, restrooms, two large playground areas with swings, a skate park, an asphalt walking trail, and two lighted baseball fields. For larger gatherings, our Pavilion is a great facility to host your company picnic, banquet, or wedding reception. The Pavilion has three elevated stages, private restrooms and is 2-3 times the size of our regular shelters. Shelter, Pavilion and athletic field reservations may be obtained by calling (816) 847-6230.
Blue Branch Creek Trail
This recently completed, asphalt trail connects Buckner-Tarsney Road to SW Eagles Parkway and runs parallel to Blue Branch Creek. The trail is just over a mile one-way. Trailheads are located at Buckner-Tarsney Road, just south of Dollar General and at the dead end of Cross Creek Drive located in the Cross Creek subdivision. Expansion to this trail is planned, which will include:
- A pedestrian bridge over Blue Branch Creek.
- Additional trails to the south connecting the Sni-A-Bar Farm neighborhoods.
- Trail connectivity to the High School and Sni-A-Bar Elementary campus.
Butterfly Trail
This beautiful asphalt trail, located in the heart of Grain Valley at RD Mize Road and Long Drive is a .8-mile, figure eight loop that traverses around a 10-acre lake. Walking, jogging and biking are allowed as well as fishing. Trailside picnic shelters are also available for use. All animals must be leashed and under control while on the trail.
Football Field Complex
This complex has two multipurpose fields for football and soccer, restrooms and a picnic shelter.
Monkey Mountain Park
This Park is known for its athletic fields. Monkey Mountain Park has 4 baseball/softball fields and 1 multipurpose field. Other amenities include two playgrounds and a picnic shelter for the whole family to enjoy. Shelter and athletic field reservations may be obtained by calling (816) 847-6230.
Tennis Courts
Public tennis courts are located at the Grain Valley High School, on SW Eagles Parkway. The tennis courts are open to the public anytime except for practices and matches during the High School tennis season in the spring and fall, and when school is in session. All courts are lighted.
Neighborhood Pocket Parks
Grain Valley has four neighborhood pocket parks; Clover Park, Eagle Park, Kirby Park, and Farmington Meadows Park. Clover and Eagle parks are small in stature and located right in the middle of neighborhoods. These are generally greenspace areas only and are perfect for a picnic. Farmington Meadows 5-acre lake is a great place to get in some fishing!
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