Shawnee Mission Park

I love this place I have been here a-half dozen times with the dogs and the dog park is awesome Ive walked around the lake also with a fishing pole and didn't catch anything but its a nice lake

Shawnee Mission Park offers so much to us lucky visitors. There are paved trails, as well as off-path trails through beautiful woods, and along creeks. You can fish at the lake, and rent kayaks. There are plenty of covered picnic zones with grills throughout the park. There is a frisbee golf course, a theater in the park, a massive kids' play yard, and a beach area.

Shawnee Mission Park is such a gem! I've visited twice so far, and I have plans to visit again soon. They have a lovely trail, park and lake on the property. On my most recent visit, I rented a kayak (reserved and paid for online a week prior), and enjoyed sometime out on the lake. The workers were very quick shout getting me checked in, pointing me in the direction of the life jackets, and helping me get settled for my morning adventure. As far as getting in the kayak, if you do not want to get in on the side of the dock, you have the option to use a contraption where you can push yourself off. Though you're in a body of water, and it's semi-cool (especially if visit in the morning), you still need to wear a hat and sunglasses are a must. If you're looking for a quick adventure on water at an affordable price, this is your place!

I visit this location by weekly, and I can say assuredly that though it isn't a fishing miracle location, it gets the job done consistently. There's tons of people here all the time, which may be good or bad depending on your interests in humanity. Just the other day I taught a boat full of young boys how to catch fish properly, they promptly began catching fish which was cool to see. And I saved a woman who had a broken thumb! I also found a guy's paddle, and had genuine interaction with strangers on the water. It's definitely a cool place to be when you got nothing else going on. Obviously Shawnee mission has the RC plane airport, archery ranges, dog park, hiking galore, 12 pretty nice shelters free to use when not reserved, and a pirate playground as we call it. It also has a pond ripe with catfish, and one of the best playgrounds for kids around; such an enormous play area for dozens of children. But I stick to the water. Bluegill is abundant, bass in the right locations are a hoot to catch! Just last weekend I caught six bass in one day. And in trout season if you know what you're doing you can really clean up: this last spring trout session I ended up bringing home 12 trout, deboned and cherry wood smoked for basically a year's supply of trout. They also have a ton of purchasable boating options for those without their own boat - though they make you get off the water at like 5:30 which is lame. One thing I could say I don't like is the addition of all of the sand some genius decided to add to the paddle board launch area. It ends up becoming a free beach for wild children swimming now next to the boat launch where they're close to getting run over by a motor. Not to mention, I think for $5 they have an actual Beach to swim at with lifeguard; though it as well closes at 5:00 or 6:00. Shawnee mission's great. I just found out you have to be off the water at 10:00 p.m. Sharp, park closes at 11:00. Keep it tight, and keep it right! Sail on! There's tons of sail boats by the way, and a BMX track! Okay, bye.

Great park that is well maintained. There are 3 different playgrounds. About a dozen shelters to rent and even picnic tables throughout the park. You've got the little pond and the big lake. The beach is fun during the summer. There's a dog park with a dedicated dog beach. There's also an archery range and a model plane field (can't think of what it is called right now). And of course lots a hiking and biking trails throughout the park.

Shawnee Mission Park is THE place to spend time on beautiful days! The park is well managed and patrolled. We hike all the trails available with our dogs and rarely run into trash or issues. I have hiked this park since the 80's and it never gets old! From Mountain Biking to Disc Golf, kayaking and fishing, it has endless opportunities! We recently rented shelter #2 for a family reunion and had a great time! Multiple AC plugs was a bonus, two large grills and a good clean bathroom .10 miles away. Amazing views and scenery and all the other shelters were full with families doing the same thing! No alcohol is allowed anymore, and make sure your pets are on leash at all times! The fines for either are harsh.

I don't think I could have come to a better park to witness how beautiful the Fall season can be in the state of Kansas The leaves changing colors, bright warm sun, brisk wind, and cool mist from the lake made me feel like this might be the best Fall ever?! Hopefully so! This is my second visit to this park, but my first time driving myself and it looks like there are multiple things to do here. Dog park, lake, shelter houses, and what I like to call a look a like beach because as we all know Kansas is landlocked Benches and shelters galore. If you want to come have a picnic, rent out a shelter for a birthday party or just pull up to watch the sunset this is the place to be! Will definitely be spending many spring and summer days here myself.

Great park Beautiful little lakeOff leash dog areaShelter rentals for parties etcDisc golf HikingBiking Marina with water rentals Sailing Paddle boardingCanoesSo much available here. If you're visiting and looking for a park to explore, this is the one. If you live in the area and haven't checked this place out you're late to the party.

It's mid August and the swim beach is closed for some reason. So we tried to swim near the dock and someone called the park police on us and made us get out of the water. They said they wouldn't give us a ticket which I didn't think could even happen. Such a bummer that there's a whole lake that you're not allowed to get in unless you have some sort of boat. The park police didn't have a reason for the beach being closed of course.

Seriously should lengthen swim beach hours in the summer. Closing 3 hours before sunset takes away a lot of potential revenue