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Weston Bend State Park, Weston, MO

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Sports & Outdoors

Weston Bend State Park

A Missouri River park near Kansas City with picnic sites, a campground, and trails.

16600 Highway 45 N., Weston, MO 64098-0115 · Weston, MO

About Weston Bend State Park

Weston Bend State Park sits near Kansas City and offers secluded picnic sites, a campground, and overlooks with views of the Missouri River. Visitors can reach a scenic overlook that is accessible to people with disabilities. A paved bicycle trail of about three miles winds through the park's wooded terrain, serving both hikers and bikers. The park covers roughly 1,133 acres on the east bank of the river in Platte County.

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