Baldwin Woods is a superb remnant of a oak and hickory forest located about 15 miles South of Lawrence.
Slack Lining in South Park
The sun was shining, the wind non-existant, and the twanging of our slack line provided an excellent soundtrack to a beautiful afternoon. My room mate and climbing partner, Alex Donoso, and I headed downtown to South Park today for some pictures and slack lining. While neither of us are experts by any means, we had a great time practicing our balancing acts. A fine way to spend a few hours in sun for sure. [nggallery id=12]
South Park
South Park sits on either side of Massachusetts in downtown Lawrence, with the street splitting the park in two. It is a great place to take a casual stroll, let the kids romp around in the playground, or just sit and enjoy the fresh air. Ammenities include: Playground Water fountain Park benches Covered gazebo It is also in close proximity to downtown restuarants for refreshments afterwards. [nggallery id=11]
Disc Golf in Prairie Center Park
On an expedition to add another park and several activities to our database, Willow, her husband Jeff, several friends, and myself played a lengthy game of disc golf at the 18-hole course located in Prairie Center Park. The sun was hot, the air humid, and spirits were high. Our game was casual, yet competitive at the same time, and though we took ourselves and our playing seriously, there was much ludicrity. Of the courses I have played, this was certainly [...]
Prairie Center Park
Prairie Center Park is located about 1/2 mile north of Santa Fe on Olathe View road in Olathe. It is a 75 acre community park filled with an 0.9 mile paved walkway, eight baseball/softball fields, ssix soccer fields, a playground, small fishing pond, and an 18-hole disc golf course. Address:555 North Olathe View Road. Prairie Center Park is located about 1/2 mile north of Santa Fe on Olathe View road in Olathe. It is a 75 acre community park filled [...]
What we do
The idea for kcoutside was Willow’s, one of her brilliant ideas that she told me all about, excitedly while riding in the car. I loved it, and naturally hopped on board and began brainstorming. So planning was done, the website was built, and all that pizazz. What was left? Everything else. Now what we needed was information, pictures, and stories about all of these places we wanted to make available through the site. That’s what we do. We go around [...]
Centennial Park
Set at the junction of 6th st and Iowa st in Lawrence, KS, Centenial Park is a wonderful place to take the kids, enjoy a pleasent, leisurely walk, play a relaxed or competative game of disc golf, picnic, and more. It is about 9 square city blocks and filled with large oak trees, hills, picnic areas, a skate park, and many compelling places to take a nap under a tree. Through the center of the park runs a mostly dry [...]
Potter’s Pond
Filed away near Memorial Stadium on KU’s campus, Potter’s Pondis one of the most beautiful places in Lawrence. Wonderful for casual strolls, picnics, bird watching, napping, and more, Potter’s Pond is filled with exquisite water lillies, whose pink flowers speckle the surface during the spring and summer. Thick reeds line the waters edge, acting as refuge to countless frogs, turtles, and other water-dwelling creature. The surrounding park is filled with premium oak and walnut trees, and the countless red squirrels [...]
Shawnee Mission Park
7900 Renner Rd., Shawnee, KS 66217 Map Shawnee Mission park, located at 7900 Renner Road, is the largest of the parks located in Johnson County. The park is 1,250 acres and home to many meadows, forests, marshes, and a large lake excellent for sailing, boating, and fishing. There is an 11-mile asphalt trail that loops around the park, as well as a paved road traveling all the way around, that is great for walking, jogging, and biking. Along the road [...]