DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN KANSAS CITY, MO

Where the Missouri and Kansas rivers converge, Kansas City's 508,000 residents occupy dramatic bluff terrain with elevation changes exceeding 300 feet. Humid continental climate means hot summers near 90°F and cold winters averaging 28°F, with tornado season in spring and ice storms in winter. Neighborhoods spread across both river valleys and hilltops, creating distinct microclimates. Four distinct seasons bring variable weather, from humid summer afternoons to crisp autumn days with expansive prairie views.