Reed (James A) Memorial Wildlife Area is a 3,084-acre recreation area in Jackson County featuring 12 fishable lakes (252 acres total), multiple parking areas with ADA-accessible facilities, boat rental on Gopher Lake, and 15 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

The area offers an unmanned 28-point archery range, picnic areas with pavilions, and designated youth group camping, with most lake access points featuring fishing jetties and docks.

Located south of Highway 50 near Lee's Summit, it provides convenient access for Kansas City-area visitors seeking diverse outdoor recreation opportunities.