You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Longview Lake Swim Beach Tickets
Now selling
Upcoming Events at Longview Lake Swim Beach
The venue
About Longview Lake Swim Beach
Welcome to Longview Lake Swim Beach, a family-friendly public beach located in Longview Lake Park in Kansas City, Missouri. With a 1-acre beach area and reservable shelter and picnic spaces, it’s a great spot for summer days, weekend gatherings, and community events. We’ve gathered practical details to help you plan a smooth visit—from parking and seating options to nearby hotels and dining. You’ll find this page helpful whether you’re a local or visiting the area, and we’ve included insider tips to secure your seats and plan ahead.
Note: The beach operates seasonally from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Hours are weekdays 1–7 pm and weekends 11 am–7 pm, with access typically by car via I-470 to Raytown Road. Always confirm any event changes or closures before heading out.
Beyond the beach, Longview Lake Park hosts community events such as Sand Cinema family movie nights and seasonal happenings around the park, including Christmas in the Park. If you’re looking to maximize your visit, consider nearby hotels for easy lodging after a sun-filled day, with several options in Kansas City and the Lee's Summit area. Public transit options aren’t listed as fixed routes for the venue, so plan to drive or arrange other transportation. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner hotels and dining options to help you secure convenient stays and meals nearby.
Remember, seating is not assigned via a public seating chart at the beach, but you can reserve a shelter or picnic areas for group gatherings. We’ve got you covered with practical details to make your visit seamless.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: Public beach (Longview Lake Beach in Longview Lake Park, Kansas City, MO).
- Address: 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64134.
- Capacity: Official beach capacity not published; beach area is 1 acre.
- Season/hours: Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day; Weekdays 1–7 pm, Weekends 11 am–7 pm (per Jackson County pages).
- Parking: On-site parking available.
- Seating/chart: No public seating chart; amenities include a reservable shelter and picnic areas.
- Transit: No fixed-route transit information published; access is typically by car from I-470 via Raytown Road.
- Nearby hotels: Several KC-area hotels serve the region (e.g., Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Sport Complex Area; nearby options in Lee's Summit/Kansas City).
- Notable events: Sand Cinema family movie nights; Shake the Lake Country Fest (2021); Christmas in the Park related events at Longview Lake Park.
- Renamed/demolished: No rename; continues to be known as Longview Lake Beach.