Independence: Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near Independence.
- 0.4 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Missouri 10.4/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 0.4 per 10K residents.
Facilities (6)
AUTUMN FALLS
CLAYTON ESTATES
COUNTRY SQUARE GARDENS
HIGHLAND MANOR MOBILE HOMES PARK
MIDWEST MOBILE HOMES PARK
NOT AVAILABLE
Nearby Nps (1)
Recreation Areas (5)
Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here)
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
Dam Recreation
Union Station Kansas City, Inc.
21c Museum Hotel Kansas City by MGallery
Sports & Activities
Golf Courses (2)
Drumm Farm Golf Club
Winterstone Golf Course
Items (1)
Birmingham Barons
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | KAUFFMAN STADIUM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 6.4 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Pioneer Spring Cabin
1859 Jail and Marshal's Museum
1827 Log Courthouse
Vaile Mansion
National Frontier Trails Museum
Bingham Waggoner Estate
The Peace Pavilion
Truman Home
Sugar Creek Historical Society
Blue Springs Historical Society
Oceans of Fun
Raytown Historical Society & Museum
Blue Surf Bay Waterpark
Worlds of Fun
Kansas City Museum
Attractions (1)
Pioneer Spring Cabin
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 53.70 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 42.10 |
| Climate · Station Name | INDEPENDENCE |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 2.3 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 905 |
| Elevation · Meters | 276 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (10)
Pharoah Cinema 4
B&B Theatres Twin Drive-In
AMC Independence Commons 20
Englewood Theatre
Regal Kansas City
B&B Theaters Liberty Cinema 12
B&B Theatres Lee's Summit 16
B&B Grain Valley Marketplace 8 & GS
Screenland Armour Theater
B&B Theatres KC Extreme Screen Union Station
Nearby Visitor Centers (1)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 502 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 11,555 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Winterstone Golf Course |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 2.0 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12