Santa Fe Park

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Quick Facts

Location:

2900 South Santa Fe Road, Independence, Missouri.

Significance:

See the lasting impression of the trail, trail ruts, at this historic site.

Designation:

Certified Site; Historic site on the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe NHTs.

MANAGED BY:

City of Independence Parks & Recreation

Amenities

4 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Picnic Table, Playground, Restroom

Santa Fe Park preserves approximately one-quarter mile of Oregon, California, and Santa Fe trail ruts in the heart of the city of Independence, Missouri. These ruts align with trail ruts found a half mile north on the Bingham-Waggoner estate, a 19.5 acre museum and park, that is open to the public. The roads in between the two locations reveal the importance of the historic trails did not end when emigrant trail traffic ended. Often, as was the case throughout what is now the Kansas City metropolitan area, sections of the trail were converted into roads as automobiles replaced covered wagons, continuing the trails importance to this very day.

Site Information

Location (2900 South Santa Fe Road, Independence, Missouri.)

Amenities at the 45 acre Santa Fe Park including walking trails, a picnic pavilion, a dog park, and tennis courts. 

Safety Considerations

More Site Information

Oregon National Historic Trail

California National Historic Trail

Santa Fe National Historic Trail

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