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White Alloe Creek Conservation Area

Driving Directions

From I-29, take the 64th Street (Highway 45) exit, go west two miles to Highway 9, turn south (left) at Highway 9. Go to 12th Street, and continue to the access through Parkville Nature Sanctuary behind the Platte County Health Department.

Highlights

This is a mostly forest area adjoining the Parkville Nature Sanctuary which includes the following facilities/features: picnic area, pavilion, viewing deck, and a permanent stream (White Alloe Creek).

General Information

Region: Kansas City

Counties: Platte

For more information call: 816-622-0900

Status: Owned by MDC,Leased

Additional Information: The area is leased to the City of Parkville and adjoins Parkville Nature Sanctuary.

Activities
Activity (Activity Explanations)	Comments (Population Definition)
Bird Watching	Extensive record of resident forest birds and spring migrant songbirds. Get the Missouri Audubon Conservation Area Bird List.
Highlighted Activities	The Parkville Nature Sanctuary volunteers sponsor interpretive programs at various times of the year which are open to the public. Click here to visit the Parkville Nature Sanctuary website: http://www.parkvillenaturesanctuary.net/
Hiking	Adjoining Parkville Nature Sanctuary has several trails, including one disabled access trail. The trail systems are shared and connect with the White Alloe Creek Trail.
Nature Viewing	Scenic waterfall (spillway from Riss Lake) on adjoining Parkville Nature Sanctuary is a popular destination during high flow.

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Conservation Department Facilities
Facility Item	Name	Count	Comments
Other		0	Adjoining Parkville Nature Sanctuary has a parking lot, picnic pavilion, hiking trails, a boardwalk, picnic tables, viewing deck/tower.

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Features
Feature Item	Name	Count	Size	Comments
Other		1	0.00 count	Adjoining Parkville Nature Sanctuary has a wetland with a boardwalk and an overlook.
Stream - Permanent	White Aloe Creek	1	0.70 miles	Scenic waterfall (spillway from Riss Lake) on adjoining Parkville Nature Sanctuary is a popular destination during high flow.