Reed (James A) Memorial Wildlife Area is a 3,084-acre conservation area in Jackson County near Lee's Summit offering access to 12 fishable lakes and ponds totaling over 250 acres, with amenities including multiple parking lots, fishing jetties, docks, boat rentals on Gopher Lake, and 15 miles of multi-use trails.

The area features ADA-accessible facilities at several lakes and is open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. daily, with electric motors only permitted on boats.

Carry-in boats and float tubes are restricted to designated waterfowl hunting pools and four specific lakes (Catclaw, Cottontail, Gopher, and Jackrabbit).