George Owens Nature Park

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 1601 S Speck Rd, Independence, MO 64057, USA

Phone: +18163257115

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8:30AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–8PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–8PM

Friday: 8:30AM–8PM

Saturday: 8:30AM–5PM

Reviews

W BD

Sep 15, 2022

staff were so friendly and helpful and kind! Went to the annual Hummingbird Festival for the first time. Was a fun time. The guy who was working in the air-conditioned indoor center was also so helpful and had a nice long chat with him about the things inside there and things to do in Independence. Was very interesting information that I did not know about KC geology. It was a very clean and peaceful place to walk on the trails. They had some native Perennials that the pollinators were hard at work on! Hummingbirds seemed to prefer the Sage (lovely blue flowers, never knew what they were before that day!) There are about 3 smallish lakes there. It was not stunning scenery overall but very peaceful and uncrowded. Will go again next year probably. Got some lovely photos

Terry OBrien

Sep 12, 2022

Everyone was so very friendly. Sadly, we were a little late in the day to see a huge number of hummingbirds. The Missouri Extension folks were very gracious and spent a lot of time with us explaining plants etc. Recommend!

Jodi Braack

Sep 12, 2022

Great trails, nature center and exhibits. Clean grounds. Hummingbird festival was great! Fun to watch experts explain about hummingbirds and complete catch, banding, and release of birds.

Jena Native

Sep 11, 2022

Hiked & photographed the paved trails & Hollow Stump loop trail on 10 September 2022. Natural setting with maintained glades, field, and paths. Easy hikes with beautiful scenery all along the way. Will definitely go back to hike the same and remainder of trails.

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Questions & Answers

Do you need a permit to do professional photography here?

Rosa Ciocca | Sep 17, 2021
Melanie Haney | Sep 17, 2021

No. We welcome all photographers to the park.

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Are there any off roading trails here?

Miss Me Campbell | Sep 17, 2020
Andrew Champlain | Sep 17, 2020

No, only hiking trails.

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Is it open on Thanksgiving

Missouri Fishing Experience | Sep 18, 2019
Bryan Anderson (Hellbird) | Sep 18, 2019

Yes

When is plant give away?

Odessa Rericha | Jul 19, 2022
cynthia swift | Jul 19, 2022

Sorry; check their web page maybe.

Are bicycles allowed on trailer?

Matthew Lynos | Sep 17, 2021
Melanie Haney | Sep 17, 2021

No. No bicycles are allowed on any of the parks trails.

Can we swim in the lake

Rose Walker | Sep 17, 2021
Mark Lear | Sep 17, 2021

No you cannot swim.

What kind of fish is there

Gemini Twin | Sep 17, 2021
Laura Cearley | Sep 17, 2021

Catfish, bass and blue gill

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Is there a fee for hiking?

vony none | Sep 17, 2021
Trevor Stevenson | Sep 17, 2021

Nope no fees just show up and go

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Are you open this mo for Holloween?

Deborah Calvert | Sep 17, 2021
Kirk Hupp | Sep 17, 2021

Go it's open!!

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Are they holding the enchanted forest this year?

Anna Sanner | Sep 17, 2021
George Owens Nature Park | Sep 17, 2021

No, Anna. The crowds are too large and the space too small to be able to keep everyone safe.

Is enchanted forest gonna happen this year

Mary Byrom | Sep 17, 2020
George Owens Nature Park | Sep 17, 2020

No, it won't.

do you have to pay to camp in the trees? My fiancee and I have hammoks we like using and we wouldn't be taking up a spot

Peach Hall-Wicker | Sep 17, 2020
Tracy Shoate | May 20, 2022

Can you really camp here? I was told that camping was for scout use only. If so, what is the fee?

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Are dogs allowed?

Hannah Miller | Sep 17, 2020
Jackie Kendall | Sep 17, 2020

Yes they are

How much is the Entrance fee?

Yna Rogers | Sep 17, 2020
Bridgette Hansen | Sep 17, 2020

It is free too get in.

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When is the Halloween event?

Marquita Gaston | Sep 17, 2020
Rosita McQueary | Sep 17, 2020

They always hold the Enchanted Forest the 2 weekends before Halloween

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Can you fish during closed hours? Didnt know if that is just for the building or park wide? Thanks.

GRUMPY_BEAR_OUTDOORS | Sep 18, 2019
Jennifer Tapusoa | Sep 18, 2019

That's just for the building and parking!

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Can you bring your horse's out there and ride the trials?

Mom cox | Sep 18, 2019
MaDeer DAVIS | Sep 18, 2019

I also would say no

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Can you forage for mushrooms on this land?

Jesus Fish | Sep 18, 2019
James Scott | Sep 18, 2019

Yes

When is the winter solstice event

Colleen Latimer | Sep 18, 2019
Katie “Starrgirl” | Sep 18, 2019

Haven't heard. Might call

Can the lodge at the park be reserved for events

Linda Ryan | Sep 18, 2019
Katie “Starrgirl” | Sep 18, 2019

Yes

Do it cost to fish

Harry Potter | Sep 18, 2019
Linda Mattson | Sep 18, 2019

Nope, my grandson and I go all the time. Watch out the turtles, they like to steal your bait!

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Do i need a fishing permit just to fish here

Harry Potter | Sep 18, 2019
CrocK | Sep 18, 2019

Kids under 12 do not but must be accompanied by a licensed fisherman, over that age pretty co fident that everyone needs a permit in Missouri.

Does it cost to camp there?

Ross Atwell | Sep 18, 2018
bill cantwell | Sep 18, 2018

Yes it cost 25.00 a night

Can these trails be used for bikes or is it strictly walking only?

Steven | Sep 18, 2018
Linda Mattson | Sep 18, 2018

Not sure but you can Google it. I did about public fishing and there are 2 small lakes there you can fish at and the fish do bite. My grandson loves it!

Can you camp here?

Ross Atwell | Sep 18, 2018
Brad Barnhill | Sep 18, 2018

Yes

Can you fish here.?

Albert Geier | Sep 18, 2018
gail terry | Sep 18, 2018

Yes

Are leashed pets allowed on your nature trails?

Lori Brandt | Sep 18, 2018
bka 1776 | Sep 18, 2018

Yep !

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