Located at the northwest edge of Kansas City, Kansas is the Wyandotte County Lake. The County Lake is on a hillside of oak-hickory woodlands beside the lakeside sycamores. Constructed in 1930, this 300-acre lake is managed by the Works Progress Administration.
Stop first at the Park Ranger Headquarters (where you will be accosted by Canada geese seeking a handout) and pick up a map and checklist. The best viewing sites for water birds are the south side, west lookout, Boathouse Cove, and Wilson Cove. There are many pullouts on the loop drive for viewing woodland wildlife as well as a bridle/hiking trail around the lake.
During spring and fall migrations, search the lake for northern shovelers, northern pintails, green-winged teal, blue-winged teal, common goldeneyes, buffleheads, common mergansers, and hooded mergansers. On occasion, an osprey will be fishing in the lake. Survey the woodlands for migrating warblers and vireos. In winter, bald eagles and rough-legged hawks may visit.
On warm summer nights listen for the calls of eastern screech-owls, great horned owls, barred owls, and whip-poor-wills. Early daylight and dusk are the best times to watch for wading herons, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, beaver, opossums, raccoons, and foxes. A pullout at the dam offers a panoramic view of the Missouri River valley. EZ Kansas City Junk Removal
Amenities
1,500 acres of wooded area, picnic shelters, playground, boat rentals, fishing, and abundant wildlife. Largest outdoor playground in Wyandotte County. Off-leash dog area, archery range, and Mr. & Mrs. Schlagle Library and Environmental Center.
Lake
- Boat Ramp Lanes
- Boat Rentals Boating
- Courtesy Docks
- Drinking-Water
- Fishing
- Historic Features
- Lodging Nearby
- Marina
- Picnic Areas
- Playgrounds
- Trails
River
- Boat Ramp Lanes
- Boating
- Fishing
- Historic Features
- Lodging Nearby
- Picnic Areas
- Trails
State Parks
- Boat Ramp Lanes
- Boating
- Courtesy Docks
- Fishing
- Historic Features
- Lodging Nearby
- Picnic Areas
- Trails
Nearby Restaurants
Mason Jar Brews and Burgers
Mason Jar Brews and Burgers offers burgers, pizza, and wings that are served alongside cocktails and beer in an outdoor, spacious setting. They serve outdoor service, curbside pickup, and takeaway.
Address: 941 N 74 Dr, Kansas City, KS
Culver’s
Serves fresh, never frozen beef and whole, white meat chicken from America’s family farms. It’s why they only use family farm-fresh dairy for Frozen Custard. And it’s why every single Cheese Curd they’ve served has come from a Wisconsin dairy farm.
Address: 1925 Prairie Crossing, Kansas City, KS
Famous Dave’s
A passion for authentic BBQ is behind everything they do. They source the highest quality meats and trim them up as they compete. Our Pitmasters get their hickory logs smoldering around 4 a.m., hand-rub them with fresh spices, and slow-cook them to perfection.
Address: 1320 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City, KS
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