# Jacob L. Loose Park Autumn Rose Garden & Pond Family Walk > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open daily year-round from 5:00 AM to midnight; Garden center and lake paths open… - Where: Jacob L. Loose Park, 5200 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64112 - Ages: All ages; 75-acre historic park with peaceful duck pond, expansive picnic lawns, and Civil War markers - Price: Free admission and free parking in the main lot off 51st and Wornall - Schedule: Open daily year-round from 5:00 AM to midnight; Garden center and lake paths open sunrise to sunset - Organizer: Kansas City Missouri Parks and Recreation (KC Parks) - Official page: https://kcparks.org/places/loose-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/jacob-l-loose-park-autumn-rose-garden-and-pond-family-walk--listing-4afa3b44dcab6a8203cfbffc ## About Situated just south of the Country Club Plaza in the heart of Kansas City, Jacob L. Loose Park is a historic 75-acre municipal sanctuary celebrated for its stately beauty and peaceful urban nature. During late autumn and Thanksgiving week, the park's centuries-old canopy of towering burr oaks, sugar maples, and weeping willows creates a stunning golden canopy over the rolling lawns. Families enjoy strolling along the paved circular promenade circling the central duck pond, where children delight in watching resident mallards and turtles from the stone bridge. While the renowned Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden winds down its flowering season, its classical stone pergolas, fountains, and formal brick paths remain a favorite backdrop for multi-generational holiday family portraits. Civil War historical markers, wide open meadows for flying kites, and an expansive modern playground make Loose Park a timeless holiday tradition. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt walkways circle the pond, connect to the playground, and weave through the gardens, providing effortless stroller navigation throughout the park. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated public restrooms with baby changing stations are located at the Loose Park Garden Center and near the playground pavilion, accompanied by numerous park benches. • Age Suitability: Universally welcoming for infants, toddlers, older siblings, parents, and grandparents seeking an easy, scenic stroll. • Sensory Tips: Generally a tranquil, low-stimulation environment with birdsong and splashing fountains; the enclosed playground area is livelier on sunny holiday afternoons. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Winter Magic Drive-Through Holiday Light Show at Swope Park](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/winter-magic-drive-through-holiday-light-show-at-swope-park--listing-cd20222c9fd402f11c3c214b) — Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Historic Swope Park · All ages · From $25 · checked Nov 5. 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