KC Walks Events

This is an external community event.

Celebrate Walktober with a FREE nature walk at Lone Elm Park!

We will meet at the Rendezvous Shelter and go on a guided walk through the park. Along the way, we will learn about the history of the site that served as a campground and rendezvous point for travelers along the SantaKC Fe, Oregon and California Trails.

Registration is not required. For more information, contact Zach Carnahan, zdcarnahan@olatheks.org.

Walk with us and share your perspective! Please meet at the Historic Northeast Lofts project (5401 Independence Avenue) at 5 p.m. 

There will be five routes to choose from. Each route is about 1.5 miles, or about 1 hour of walking and talking with stops to discuss observations. After the walk, the five groups will meet back at the starting point to discuss their observations before departing. The event will conclude by 7 p.m.

This is an external community event.

Celebrate the beauty of fall by walking a different trail every Sunday in October. With crisp air, vibrant colors, and scenic views, it’s the perfect time to get outside and get moving. Each week showcases a new trail, highlighting autumn’s most spectacular landscapes while encouraging healthy, active living.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun. The first 200 participants at each location will receive a commemorative Walktober button designed by artist Alex Hamil—collect all four by attending every event!

Walk with us and share your perspective! Please meet at Yasmeen Cafe's parking lot at 1447 Independence Avenue at 5 p.m.

The Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor project team is coming to a location near you and asking for your participation in a series of walking audits! 

Walking audits are great tools for experiencing and understanding together, in real time, how people move around the corridor today. Together, we will look at sidewalks, crossings, transit access, development, and public spaces to see what works well and what needs improvement.

This is an external community event.

Celebrate the beauty of fall by walking a different trail every Sunday in October. With crisp air, vibrant colors, and scenic views, it’s the perfect time to get outside and get moving. Each week showcases a new trail, highlighting autumn’s most spectacular landscapes while encouraging healthy, active living.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun. The first 200 participants at each location will receive a commemorative Walktober button designed by artist Alex Hamil—collect all four by attending every event!

This is an external community event.

Celebrate the beauty of fall by walking a different trail every Sunday in October. With crisp air, vibrant colors, and scenic views, it’s the perfect time to get outside and get moving. Each week showcases a new trail, highlighting autumn’s most spectacular landscapes while encouraging healthy, active living.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun. The first 200 participants at each location will receive a commemorative Walktober button designed by artist Alex Hamil—collect all four by attending every event!

This is an external community event.

Celebrate Walktober with a FREE nature walk at Lone Elm Park!

We will meet at the Rendezvous Shelter and go on a guided walk through the park. Along the way, we will learn about the history of the site that served as a campground and rendezvous point for travelers along the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails.

Registration is not required. For more information, contact Zach Carnahan, zdcarnahan@olatheks.org.

This is an external community event.

All scheduled hikes are open to the public. There is no fee. Hikes will be cancelled in severe weather – call the center (816-513-8960) for confirmation. Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day (i.e. raingear, layers of clothing for cold weather, sunscreen and hats for warm weather, insect repellent, closed-toed shoes or boots).