Landreth Park

My maiden name is Landreth, which was the reason for the visit. We were on our way home from Branson and stopped in Joplin for lunch at mccheeseys.

The best fourth of July show I've ever seen was hosted by Landreth Park and I've had many beautiful play dates there and the ball fields. It's a great gathering place.

This is an unassuming hillside stretch that really doesn't look like much from a distance. I suppose for lots of people, it really isn't much. The great outdoors isn't great for everybody, and that's fine. But what if you're someone who, like me, enjoys getting out there in it? Well, the answer is simple: check it out. Because once you get up close, you'll find a lovely walking path, a disc golf course, two picnic shelters, a butterfly garden, pickleball courts, two large modern playground sets, two public restrooms, ample parking and I haven't fully explored it all yet so I am probably missing something. But what I am not missing is the fact that on this humble hillside the designers have put together a really nice park. 5 stars? Sure, why not.

Everything is based on smaller kids. I would say ages 1-5. The slides were short, and the platform was not high, which was perfect for my 1 year old and 4 years old. The park had a couple of musical Montessori toys. Canopies above the play area and a large picnic shelter.

We enjoyed sitting and resting. Nice clean restrooms.