Longview Lake Beach

Kansas City's Longview Lake Beach is a fun way to spend an afternoon! We've been here several times over the past few years, and for a beach in the Kansas City area, this one is pretty nice. A lot of lake beaches are, in my opinion, "meh" at best, but this one has a smooth sandy bottom and lots of beach space for your kids to play. The water is shallow with a gentle slope so my daughter could go out pretty far and still only be in water waist deep.



The sand is HOT! You'll want to wear sandals on a hot day (or even a mild day as I learned this year) or you could burn the bottom of your feet trying to get to the water. Obviously there is no shade on the beach so an umbrella and some sunscreen are good ideas. You can bring all the inflatables you want, but hang on to them! We've done our fair share of swimming trying to chase down loose beachballs and innertubes. They do not have concessions like you might be used to at public swimming pools, so bring a water bottle and snacks if you think you'll get hungry.


We packed a picnic and had a birthday party there this year. They have picnic tables on the grass by the trees, but they are a decent walk from the water. There are also showerhouses/bathrooms so you can change at the beach and rinse your feet off before you leave.

Lifeguards are on duty. We had the scary experience of seeing a lifeguard go after a little girl, and I have to say, he was amazing. It was good to know just how attentive and prepared they are.

Location
11101 Raytown Road
Kansas City, MO 64134

Admission
Adults: $5.00
Children: $3.00 (15 & Under)
3 & Under are free