The Parkway Billed as the finest boulevard system in the United States, St. Joseph's Parkway ribbons through the city for 26 miles. Developed in 1918 by internationally known landscape architect George Burnap, St. Joseph was one of the first cities in the United States to develop an imaginative and comprehensive parkway plan. St. Joseph's Parkway has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. Lewis and Clark State Park Rushville, MO 64484 Located 20 miles southwest of St. Joseph, on Hwy. Lewis and Clark noted in their journal that the shoreline habitat of Sugar Lake, which borders part of the park, is suitable for bird watching.
Campers can go fishing, boating, swimming, and use the playground area.
A fish hatchery owned by the Department of Conservation is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Top of Page Scenic Overlooks King Hill Overlook King Hill Drive from Southwest Parkway Originally an Indian ceremonial ground, this scenic overlook boasts a breathtaking view of eastern Kansas and the south end of St. Joseph. This sitting park and Missouri River overlook offers an outstanding view of Kansas and downtown St. Joseph. This scenic vantage point offers a view of Rosecrans Memorial Airport and the place where the wagon trains crossed the Missouri River many years ago. A More than 342-acres in Buchanan County, south of St. Joseph. Archery and firearms target ranges.