James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area is a 3,084-acre conservation area in Jackson County near Lee's Summit featuring 12 lakes with multiple fishing access points including jetties, docks, and parking areas (many ADA-accessible).

The area offers diverse recreational opportunities including 15 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, an archery range, and designated camping areas, with an automated security gate at the front entrance that closes overnight.