Loose Park
Jacob L. Loose Park
A city park south of the Plaza, with a rose garden of thousands of plants, lakeside lawns for picnics, and a Civil War battlefield.
Jacob L. Loose Park covers about 30 hectares. Part of the 1864 Battle of Westport took place here, and the park has interpretive markers. The most popular spot is the Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden, where about 3,500 roses bloom in early summer, making it a favorite location for wedding photos. The duck pond, trails and tennis courts are used by locals for leisure. Admission is free, and the park is about 1.5 km from Country Club Plaza.
Opening hours
About 5:00 am–11:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Country Club Plaza
- National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
- Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Westport
- Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
- National WWI Museum and Memorial
- Boulevard Brewing Company