Explore history, nature, and river views along the Riverfront Heritage Trail, a scenic path that connects Kansas City’s through art and adventure.
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 area.
Wetlands Restoration Project
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.
