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Loading...Penguin Park is one of the most unique parks in Kansas City. A giant penguin, elephant, kangaroo, and giraffe are just a few of the unique play structures in this park. It is a place where your kid’s imaginations will run wild. In addition to the giant animal structures, there are swings, climbing structures, small play equipment, slides, and many ride-on toys. This park does not have much shade or green space around the play areas, but it does have a large covered shelter with multiple tables. .
Play Equipment
Elephant Play Area – has activities for a variety of ages
- Climbing structure
- One side is very tall – better for the older kids
- 1 large slide
- Challenging climbing areas
- Long ramp
- Rubber mat underneath
- One side is shorter – for the younger kids
- 1 smaller slide
- Ramp
- Rubber mat underneath
- 6 regular swings
- 2 toddler swings
- Merry-go-round
- Small elephant to climb on
- School Bus and Fire Truck for pretend play
Kangaroo Play Area – mostly for older kids
- Climbing structure
- The kangaroo is the main climbing structure at the side of the park. Kids can walk up inside the kangaroo and slide down. This is an older play structure and not equipped with modern-day safety standards. Do watch your kids – the steps are narrow and a bit difficult to manage. One side is very tall – better for the older kids
- Many different types of swings
- Balance boards
- Monkey Bars – short and tall
- Zip Lines
- Merry-go-round
Penguin Play Area – for smaller kids
- Climbing structure
- The penguin is the main climbing structure at the section of the park. Kids can walk into the penguin and slide down the smaller slides. This area of the park as rubber mat flooring.
- 4 Toddler swings
- Tire swing
- 3 different small slides
- 4 Person teeter-totter
- Spaceship merry-go-round
- 4 Ride-on springy toys
Covered Shelter
There is a large covered shelter near the center of the park. It has:
- 13 tables
- Restrooms
- 2 Penguin water fountains around edges of the shelter
Insider tips
- Fantastic destination park – if you do not live in the Northland, it is worth the drive. Great for a “special treat” or weekend outing.
- Get there before school is out
- Bring sunscreen and water in the summer – there is little shade around the play equipment
- Lots of young families – great place to meet other mom’s and dad’s
For an imaginative play park with a Pirate Ship as the climbing structure: Oregon Trail Park
