George Owens Nature Park
Providing Families with Outdoor Opportunities Since 1977.
1601 S. Speck Rd., 64057
(North of intersection of East 23rd Street
and Speck Road)
(816) 325-7115
Tuesday - Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Monday: Closed
George Owens Park Map
Spring / Summer Programs
George Owens Nature Park has given families the opportunity to reconnect with their natural environment since 1977. The park is open year round and provides 86 acres of beautiful forest, lakes, hiking trails and wildlife. Explore the rustic nature center and find new seasonal exhibits. Get up close to a beaver, touch antlers, or count the rings on a tree. Experience the beauty of a 150 gallon freshwater aquarium full of Missouri fish or peer into a 75 gallon turtle enclosure. The possibilities for adventure are endless.
Park Amenities
- Six Hiking Trails (One Paved)
- Two Fishing Lakes
- Organized Group Campground
- ADA Accessible Dock
- Family Picnic Area
- Nature Center
- Rain Gardens
- Pavilion
Volunteer Opportunities
If you have a love for the outdoors but are not sure how to make a difference, please volunteer some of your time at the nature park. Contact park staff for current opportunities.
Would your organized group like to include a service project in a camping trip or day out at the park?
Participants will learn about our natural world by volunteering with park staff. We offer projects including trail maintenance, litter pick up, and invasive plant removal.
Contact the park naturalist to find out what service projects are available at (816) 325-6254.
Programs Highlights
For information on all Spring / Summer programs click here.
Age 11 and Older/ No Fee
Any person born on or after January 1st, 1967 must obtain a hunter education certificate card before purchasing a hunting license.
6 p.m.-9 p.m., Tues-Sat March 2-4
Registration due 3 days before program, Call (816) 325-7370
All Ages/ $10 fee
Give the birds a break! This class covers it all include building a Blue Bird house, learning where to place it, ecology, nesting, and critical needs for the blue birds. We’ll also take a short hike along the park’s Bluebird Trail.
9 a.m.-11a.m., Saturday March 13
Children Ages 1-9/ Free Program
This annual event is a favorite for children ages 1-9 years. Visit with the Easter Bunny and then hunt for eggs hidden around the park. Exchange your eggs for treats at stations located in each area. After the hunt, take a hike in the nature park and read a story along the trail. There is no charge or pre-registration to participate in this event.
10 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturday March 27
All Ages/ Free Program
Join the park naturalist in beautiful Fairmount Park for spectacular spring wildflower viewing. The terrain will be on an uneven walking. Please bring sturdy shoes wear appropriate outdoor clothing. Pre-registration required.
9 a.m.-10 a.m., Saturday April 17
Location: Fairmount Park 300 N. Home Ave
Do you have an organized group interested in the outdoors? Contact the park naturalist for program opportunities ranging from outdoor skills, ecology, Leave No Trace ethics, to the mammals of Missouri.