Fleming Park is a public park located in Blue Springs in Jackson County, Missouri. United States. It is the largest park in Jackson County, encompassing 7,809 acres (3,160 ha), of which 1,690 acres (680 ha) is water.[1]
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| Type | Country park |
| Location | Blue Springs in Jackson County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38°59′37″N 94°18′54″W / 38.9935°N 94.315°W |
| Area | 7,809 acres (3,160 ha) |
| Created | after 1959 |
| Operated by | Jackson County Parks and Recreation |
| Visitors | 1.3 million |
| Status | Open all year |
| Website | Fleming Park |
Recreational Activities
editThere are two large lakes within the park:[2]
- Lake Jacomo, covering 970 acres (390 ha)
- Blue Springs Lake, covering 720 acres (290 ha).
Other recreational features located in the park include:
- Missouri Town 1855
- Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure
- Marinas
- Campgrounds
- Kemper Outdoor Education Center
References
edit- ^ "Fleming Park". Jackson County Parks and Recreation. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Kansas City Parks". 360 Directories. Retrieved August 21, 2011.