Mill Creek Park-Kansas City MO-Fountain Park Picnic

In the bustle of Kansas City, it can be a relief to wander into Mill Creek Park. The park is located across from Country Club Plaza. The address is 47th Street and JC Nicholls Parkway. The simplest parking solution is to park at the Country Club Plaza and then walk over into the park.

Low grassy hills and tree lines pathways mark the general landscape of the park. The main body of the park is surrounded by a 1.2 mile circular asphalt trail that has become quite popular with joggers who note a double lap can be a good part of 5k training. Some fundraising events are also held here involving the walkway.

In the center of the park, the JC Nichols Fountain is a popular attraction along with Eco Pond. The Fountain and pond provide visual entertainment and a home for wandering geese. Don't feed them, although they will beg. In the warmer months, a seat by the fountain or pond is a prized possession, but visitors should be prepared to have to sit under the trees if all the benches are taken.

Many shoppers also like to stroll the park on their way to or from the Country Club Plaza. Stroller clubs and senior walkers also do laps. The park is also a popular meeting place for people having lunch or meeting nearby.

Activities in the park are light outdoor spots and pets are to remain leased. Group gatherings and weddings can be arranged, as well as senior photo shoots by the fountain. During the holiday season the park is decorated along with the Country Club Plaza as part of the Plaza Lights spectacular, which has proven quite popular. The lights in the trees create a very festive holiday atmosphere and can make the park seem warm and inviting even in the bitter chill of the Kansas City wind.