In a prior post titled “A rant with a twist“, I had talked about a park in Independence. I have visit George Owens Nature Park several times before mostly for the birds that are attracted to the feeding stations that are placed around the building. Now, before I go on. I think it would be good to fill you in on a little history here.
George Owens Nature Park is located at 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence Mo. 64057 The park consist of 86 acres of beautiful forest with lakes, hiking trails and wildlife. It includes Six hiking trails, two fishing lakes. Organized group campground, Family Picnic area, Nature Center, Rain Gardens and a Pavilion.
For those of you have visited and say this is a boring park, you are sadly mistaken or you truly do not really understand what enjoying nature is all about. Perhaps a theme park is better suited to your desires.
Some of the upcoming events this park has to offer are Winter Hikes, Groundhog Day Celebration, Bluebird House Class etc. For more information please visit the website at http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/Owens.aspx.