Parma Woods Range and Training Center

Notice

Effective March 30, 2012, days of operation at Parma Woods Range & Outdoor Education Center are Friday through Sunday, noon to 4:30 p.m. Summer hours take effect May 1, 2012 and are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a temporary change in days of operation. If you have questions or need information, please call the Range office at (816) 891-9941.

Driving Directions

Parma Woods Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center is approximately five miles west of Parkville...From Downtown Parkville in Platte County, go west on Route FF (Mills St.) two miles to River Road (intersection at Parkville Vikings Football Field), then west on River Road about three miles. The entrance is located west of I-435.

Highlights

The Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center is located on 200.6 acres of scenic bluff land above the Missouri River. These forested hills offer visitors the opportunity to pursue a variety of outdoor activities. Popular activities include shooting, hunting, hiking, and wildlife observation. In addition, our staff of specialists and trained volunteers offer a variety of outdoor skills programs to the public at no cost.

About This Area

The Parma Woods Conservation Area is nestled in the hills along the Missouri River of southern Platte County. The area includes 200 acres of rugged bluff land.

The tract is named in honor of William F. Parma, who donated the land to Platte County Commission in 1986. In the Fall of 1994, the Platte County Commission and the Missouri Department of Conservation entered into a 50-year lease agreement for the construction of a Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center. The Range was opened on November 7, 2001.

Most of the area outside the immediate Range area is forested. Tree species found on the ridges include black walnut, honey locust, elm, shingle oak, and hickory. The hillside tree species include chinquapin oak, walnut, basswood, white oak, northern red oak, and white ash.  Some of the valley trees are sycamore and hackberry. The major goal of the area is to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for the public.

General Information

Kansas City

Platte

816-891-9941

Leased

The range is closed for public use on Wednesdays & Thursdays for maintenance.

Activities
Activity
(Activity Explanations)		 Comments
(Population Definition)
Hunting-Deer Fair population. Archery method only 
Hunting-Squirrel Fair population. Shotgun and archery methods allowed (No single projectile firearms allowed)  
Hunting-Turkey Fair population. Area is open to turkey hunting under statewide regulations.  

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Conservation Department Facilities
Facility Item Name Count Comments
OtheraccessibleShooting Range 1   
Other Archery Range 1   
Parking Lotaccessible 3  Three parking lots include 95 parking spaces, five of which are handicap accessible. 
Privy/Restroomaccessible 2  One is located in Staffed Office.  
Staffed Officeaccessible 1   

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Features
Feature Item Name Count Size Comments
No Identified Features

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Land Cover Types
Land Type Acres Comments
Other 30.00 Roads, parking lots, and buildings. 
Forest and Woodland 170.00  
Total Area Acres:200.06 

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Designated Trails
Trail Name Trail Type Length
Hiking trail (Moderate) Hiking (Non-Interpretive) 1.30 

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Shooting Range General Information

94*44W

39*12N

Restroom

Manned

Wednesday,Thursday

Oct.1-Apr.30/Friday-Tues 12 noon-4:30 May 1-Sept.30 Fri.Sat.Sun 10:00am-4:00pm Mon.Tues. 2:00pm-8;00pm

Click Shooting Ranges for more information.

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