Wildcat Glades
Experience the world’s largest chert glade, home to an incredible variety of wildlife and one of the best-kept secrets this side of the Mississippi… all right here in Joplin.
Wildcat Park Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Location Address:
301 W. Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO
Office Phone: 417-708-7713
Education Center Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 3pm
BIRD WATCHING
Wildcat Park has thousands of trees where birds big and small nest, hatch and rest. Bring your camera (and a nice set of binoculars).
SEASONAL EVENTS
From crawdad boils to water festivals, there’s always a day to circle on your calendar.
WATER ACTIVITIES
Dip your toes in Wildcat Spring to cool off or simply swim and splash around. It’s like going to an all-natural (and free) waterpark.
NATURE TRAILS
Walk five different trails and pack a picnic basket for truly scenic outdoor seating.
FISHING
Bring your rod and reel, but feel free to leave your tacklebox at home. You can dig up crawdads to use as bait. No license? You can buy one from our Nature Store.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS AND CLASSES
Hands-on activities for pre-schoolers to grandparents that are meant to inspire a newfound appreciation for the world we live in.
Wild, Right?
You don’t need to hop in a plane to see scorpions and cacti up close. You just need to get in your car and visit Wildcat Park. It’s a completely different ecosystem — right down the road from your front door!
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