State Park · Missouri, United States
Prairie State Park
Prairie State Park is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 3,942 acres (1,595 ha), established in 1980.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Barton, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 3,942 acres (1,595 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Coordinates | 37.5122° N, 94.5717° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Prairie State Park
Prairie State Park is a public recreation area encompassing nearly 4,000 acres (1,600 ha) of grasslands and woodlands in Barton County, Missouri. The state park preserves much of the few remaining acres of tallgrass prairie in the state. The park features hiking trails, camping for backpackers, and a nature center. Captive wild bison and elk roam the park. The bison herd contains about 100 individuals as of spring 2021.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Tulsa International Airport (TUL) · Tulsa, United States · 116.4 miles away
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 123.9 miles away
Parks nearby
Crawford State Park
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
Osage Village State Historic Site
George Washington Carver National Monument
More parks in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Where is Prairie State Park?
Prairie State Park is in Missouri, United States (37.5122° N, 94.5717° W).
When was Prairie State Park established?
Prairie State Park was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Prairie State Park?
Prairie State Park covers 3,942 acres (1,595 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prairie_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).