# Antioch Park Autumn Stepping Stones & Rose Garden Walk > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM - Where: Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Rd, Merriam, KS 66202 - Ages: All ages; Johnson County's oldest park featuring twin fishing ponds, famous stepping stone bridges, Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden, and Dodge Town play village - Price: Free admission and parking throughout Antioch Park - Schedule: Open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM - Organizer: Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) - Official page: https://www.jcprd.com/facilities/facility/details/Antioch-Park-1 - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/antioch-park-autumn-stepping-stones-and-rose-garden-walk--listing-aaa03bac9c332a4737dc2032 ## About Established in 1958 as the very first park in the Johnson County Park and Recreation District system, the 44-acre Antioch Park in Merriam holds a deeply nostalgic place in the hearts of generations of Kansas Citians. During late autumn, the park's mature canopy of maples, towering pines, and weeping willows creates a colorful patchwork over two scenic fishing ponds. Children are endlessly enchanted by the park's legendary stone stepping bridges, which allow careful little feet to hop across the rippling water alongside friendly ducks. Another highlight is Dodge Town, a beloved miniature frontier play village where toddlers and young children can play sheriff, pretend to shop at the miniature bank and general store, and slide down playhouse slides. Paved walking loops, historic wooden footbridges, the fragrant Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden, and peaceful picnic groves make Antioch Park an autumn family paradise. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, level asphalt trails circle both fishing lakes and connect directly to Dodge Town and the historic rose garden, providing effortless stroller access. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean, heated public restrooms with baby changing stations are situated adjacent to the Dodge Town playground and main parking lot. • Age Suitability: Especially delightful for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children up to age 10, while providing scenic, easy strolls for grandparents. • Sensory Tips: The sound of splashing pond fountains and quacking ducks provides a cheerful, engaging environment; stepping stone bridges require close hand-holding for toddlers. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Meadowbrook Park Winter Play & Paved Stroller Family Walks](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/meadowbrook-park-winter-play-and-paved-stroller-family-walks--listing-e2d26398a82a2eefa5d782be) — Open on its own schedule · Meadowbrook Park & Clubhouse, Prairie Village · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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