# Ironwoods Park Autumn Woods & Prairie Discovery > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Park open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Prairie Oak Nature Center open Monday–Friday 9:00 AM… - Where: Ironwoods Park & Prairie Oak Nature Center, 14701 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66224 - Ages: All ages; 115-acre park with historic 1866 Oxford Schoolhouse, Prairie Oak Nature Center with live animal exhibits, and inclusive playground - Price: Free park admission, nature center entry, and parking - Schedule: Park open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Prairie Oak Nature Center open Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Organizer: City of Leawood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts - Official page: https://www.leawood.org/parks-and-recreation/parks/ironwoods-park/ - 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/ironwoods-park-autumn-woods-and-prairie-discovery--listing-6cca090ffd86e7410e2d413d ## About Spanning 115 rolling acres in south Leawood, Ironwoods Park seamlessly combines pioneer history, hands-on environmental education, and outdoor recreation for families during late autumn. The park features the Prairie Oak Nature Center, a welcoming facility where children can view live native Kansas reptiles, amphibians, and fish, participate in interactive discovery displays, and borrow nature backpacks for outdoor exploration. Adjacent to the nature center stands the historic 1866 Oxford Schoolhouse, one of the oldest operating one-room schoolhouses in Kansas, offering children a fascinating glimpse into nineteenth-century pioneer schooling. Families can embark on leisurely walks along miles of paved multi-use trails that loop around a scenic fishing lake and wind through native prairie grasslands and dense timber groves. An expansive, fully inclusive playground featuring climbing boulders, sensory play panels, and swings provides endless post-walk entertainment. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, well-maintained concrete and asphalt walking paths connect the Oxford Schoolhouse, Prairie Oak Nature Center, playground, and lakeside loop for effortless stroller navigation. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Prairie Oak Nature Center and park shelter pavilions feature clean, heated family restrooms, changing stations, water fountains, and cozy indoor seating. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all generations; toddlers love the playground and turtles, elementary kids enjoy the historic schoolhouse, and adults appreciate the peaceful prairie trails. • Sensory Tips: The nature center offers a calm, interactive educational space; outdoor trails are quiet and uncrowded, making it easy to adjust pacing for sensitive children. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Jacob L. 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