Spring Hike at Hodge Park & Shoal Creek Living History Museum

🌿 Spring Hike at Hodge Park & Shoal Creek Living History Museum

Leaders: Tina Yokum-Magaz & Tom Tucker

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Rain Date: March 29th)
Time: 2:00 PM (approx. 90 minutes)
Location: Hodge Park, Kansas City, MO

7000 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)

🌳 About the Hike

Join us for a relaxed, exploratory hike through Hodge Park, a wooded natural area north of the river. We’ll begin on a concrete path before entering a dirt trail that winds through the woods, then continue with a walk through the Shoal Creek Living History Museum. 

This historic property features:

• A small herd of bison

• Preserved buildings from the 1800s, including a mercantile, jail, grist mill, church, school, doctor’s office, and tavern

• Informational kiosks sharing the history of each structure and its place in Clay County, Missouri

The total walk is approximately 1.5 miles with fairly even elevation, making it accessible for most walkers who are comfortable on natural trails.

📍 Meeting & Parking Details

Enter the park from:
NE 96th St / Shoal Creek Parkway, east of I-435

You’ll see pickleball courts and a children’s playground. Park at the far end of the parking lot, where we will gather and begin with a short walk on a concrete trail before entering the wooded dirt trail.

🥾 What to Bring & Know Before You Go

• Dress for the weather

• Wear sturdy walking shoes

• Bring a water bottle and/or hot drink

• No restrooms are available at this time of year

• Kids are welcome to join us. Age: 6 + under parents' supervision.

If weather requires cancellation, participants will be notified by 8:00 AM on the day of the event.

Questions? Contact Amy Schonhoff at amy@theresilientactivist.org

🌱 About the Leaders

Tina Yokum-Magaz and Tom Tucker live in Kansas City, north of the river. Over the past 14 years of retirement, they have spent their time traveling, hiking, and exploring the United States in a pull-behind trailer with their dog, Katie. Most recently, they followed the trail of Lewis and Clark through the Dakotas, Montana, and Idaho. Tina and Tom love sharing their appreciation for history, nature, and time outdoors with others.