North Esplanade Park

 

Adopted by The Families of North Esplanade Park

North Esplanade Park's sidewalk overlooks the Missouri River and Centennial Bridge.

 

Physical Address:  500 North Esplanade Street

Park Hours:  6 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily

This park runs along the top of the scenic bluff of the Missouri River and connects to Bob Dougherty Park to the west.

Amenities:

  • Scenic Overlook

  • Swing Set

  • Benches

  • Walking/Biking Trail

  • Grill

Shelter - No electricity or water.  40' x 24'  - Reserve by the day - 7 tables included.  Minimum 48-hour advance purchase required, longer if noise and/or beer permits are needed.  Reserve online through Eventbrite (convenience fees apply). $30 Resident/$40 Non-Resident

 

Park History:

North Esplanade Park was platted as a city park when the city was first established in 1854, making it the oldest city park in Kansas.

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Eagle's rests in a tree at North Esplanade Park overlooking the Missouri River
North Esplanade Park view in summer of Centennial Bridge
North Esplanade Park sign showing it was the first park in Kansas and established in 1854
North Esplanade Park in the winter overlooking the Missouri river and the bridge
North Esplanade Park trail that overlooks the river in the fall
Picture of a tree in the fall at the North Esplanade park
View of trees in the fall at the park with the bridge in the background
North Esplanade Park in the fall with the river in the background
A bench overlooking the Missouri river with the bridge in the background
Wayside point tour at the North Esplanade Park
View of the Centennial bridge in the winter time
Cherry Trees along the Missouri River
leaves at North Esplanade Park in the fall of 2018

Park Amenitites

Sidewalk

Directions

North Esplanade Park
500 North Esplanade Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
See map: Google Maps
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