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Our Pledge to Roanoke Park

Created: 25 July 2010
Updated: 30 August 2012
Published: 25 August 2010
Written by Native
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Roanoke Park is an important historical Kansas City asset. Its value is greatest to its closest residents. Time and neglect have taken a toll on our neighborhood park. The wooded ravines have lost important trees and the rugged cliffs have become hidden by invasive plants. The park's beauty has become marred. Comparing old photos with more recent ones confirms that the park is not as enticing as it once was.

Even when Kansas City was not in such dire financial straits, city resources for the park have been sparse. Many neighborhood parks are being recognized for their value as neighborhood assets and sanctuaries of peacefulness in urban areas. This trend is sweeping the nation and the globe as neighborhood groups join together to support local parks that have suffered from urban decay and government neglect.

Our efforts on behalf of Roanoke Park are a public/private partnership initiative to honor the history and plant the future of Roanoke Park. We do this for the betterment of our city, and especially the neighborhoods that share Roanoke Park.

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TRAIL INFO

Trail Maps, in various formats: 

Roanoke_Park_Trails.pdf (417 kb).

Roanoke Park Trees and Trails Google Map

"Roanoke Park Tour" on MTBProject.com

To avoid damaging trails, check Trail Status before biking or hiking off road. ("Rozarks" = Roanoke Park's 2.5 miles plus Rosedale's 3.5 miles.)

Contact the Westport-Roanoke Community Center to find out about their facilities or inquire about reserving spaces. 

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