Kaw Point Park sits at the meeting point of the Kansas and Missouri rivers in Kansas City, Kansas. Its riverfront paths give you views of the confluence and the downtown skyline, especially as evening light fades. Interpretive signs and an open-air pavilion explain the area’s Indigenous history and the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which camped here in 1804. Take a short walk, pause at the overlooks or bring a picnic. A concrete boat ramp provides river access for fishing and boating.
At the confluence
Kaw Point Park is at the junction of the Kansas River, also called the Kaw, and the Missouri River. Paved paths lead through the small riverside park, with spots to look out over the water and toward downtown Kansas City. A boardwalk, pavilion and outdoor amphitheatre are also part of the park.
The riverbank is accessible from a concrete boat ramp used for fishing and boating. Picnic areas make it possible to pause here for lunch or stay for the evening view.
Lewis and Clark’s stop
The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at Kaw Point in June 1804. The explorers stayed for several days as they prepared for the next part of their journey. Interpretive signs along the trails and at the open-air education pavilion tell the story of the expedition and the area’s Indigenous peoples.
Native plant gardens connect the park’s landscape with the riverside setting. Take time to read the markers as you walk, then look out over the meeting point of the two rivers.
FAQ
Where is Kaw Point Park?
It is at 1403 Fairfax Trafficway in Kansas City, Kansas, where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet.
What can you see at Kaw Point Park?
The park has views of the river confluence and downtown Kansas City, along with interpretive signs about Indigenous history and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
How long should you spend at Kaw Point Park?
Allow about 30 to 60 minutes for a walk and time at the overlooks.
Can you fish or launch a boat at Kaw Point Park?
The park has a concrete boat ramp and riverside access for fishing and boating.
