Parkville, Missouri is located on the Missouri River in Platte County and has a population of 5,554 residents. The city is known for its historic downtown with antique shops and art galleries. English Landing Park, set on the banks of the Missouri River is a popular area for recreation for residents. The city is home to Park University with an enrollment of 1,600 students locally along with 40 satellite locations in 21 states The popular Tom Watson designed National Golf Club of Kansas City sites on the north edge of the city.
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary will host its annual Ghost Stories event on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Ghost Stories Night is an annual family event for kids of all ages. Adults are $7 and kids are $3. Hotdogs and chips will be served, along with s'mores around a campfire. There will also be hiking on the "haunted trail!" Live music will be provided by Mike Fraser and Tenley Hansen. For more information about this fun family event, contact Director Joe Ryan at 816-741-7676.