Berkley Riverfront offers the unique opportunity to experience the river that defines our city. 

With picnic tables, scenic landscapes, a two mile trail and period lighting, the park offers a natural oasis just north of downtown Kansas City. The park also has parking, bike lockers and racks, and a nearby B-cycle rental station located at 3rd and Grand Blvd.

Amenities and Features

Sand Volleyball Courts

Berkley Riverfront features 6 illuminated sand volleyball courts, found at their new location near the Grand Avenue Viaduct. Port KC partnered with KC Crew to build the courts to provide more recreational space near downtown Kansas City. When the courts are not reserved or in use by leagues, they are available to the public and for special events.

Open for reservations and to the public. Public use is allowed from sunrise to sunset when there is no league play or reservations. Reservations are required for 20+ players.

2024 League Reservations:

KC Crew
April 28 – Aug 22
Sundays from 3:45 pm-9:45 pm
Monday-Thursday from 5:45 pm-9:45 pm

Stonewall Sports
June 9 – August 11
Sundays 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

Catholic Challenge Sports
July 12 – August 30
Fridays from 6:30 pm–10:30 pm

All times are subject to change. Please contact [email protected] for questions regarding reservations and all other inquiries.

Fitness Courts

Equipment is scalable to fitness and skill levels and includes a wheelchair accessible machine. Stickers on the courts provide instructions and QR codes link to video guides for suggested exercises, including pull-ups, dips, leg raises and more.

The fitness courts were installed Summer 2018 on the eastern end of Berkley Riverfront next to the sand volleyball courts. Users can enjoy outdoor workouts with beautiful views of the Missouri River to the north and the Kansas City skyline to the south.

Wetlands Ecosystem

This wetland restoration project is composed of native trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflower re-vegetation. Well water from a local aquifer provides some of the water supply for the wetlands. Walkways, benches and interpretive displays invite people in to learn about these important native plants.

The ecosystem includes 0.2 acres of emergent wetlands, 1.3 acres of bottomland hardwood trees and shrubs, 3 acres of native grasslands and forbs, plus preservation of 0.2 acres of existing trees.

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Riverfront Heritage Trail

The Riverfront Heritage Trail is a 15 mile bicycle and pedestrian path the stretches throughout the urban core of Kansas City. Art installations along the trail highlight the unique history of each site. In the portion at Berkley Riverfront, visitors can view the Missouri River, look out over an urban archaeological park at the original Town of Kansas river settlement, and meander through a Wetlands Restoration area.

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