
Parks & Trails
Johnson County offers hundreds of acres of public parks and trails for those seeking outdoor leisure. From biking and hiking trails to playgrounds to sports fields, you can find a variety of recreation amenities for all ages at the parks and trails listed below.
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Black Hoof Park: A park in Lenexa featuring the 35-acre Lake Lenexa, dam and spillway, miles of trails and more.
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Cedar Niles Park: A park in Olathe west of K-7 featuring biking and hiking trails, streams, a playground and more.
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Celebration Park: A community park and sports complex in Gardner with baseball and soccer fields, concession stands, 10-acre lake and more.
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Ernie Miller Park: A 125-acre nature park in Olathe featuring nature trails and a variety of habitats (Note: The nature center is currently closed.)
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Gum Springs Park: A park in Shawnee featuring a playground, soccer and baseball/softball fields and more.
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Heritage Park: A 1,000-plus acre park in Olathe featuring picnic shelters, lake, dog off-leash area, 18-hole disc golf course, softball, football and soccer fields, and a golf course and driving range.
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Indian Creek Trail: A paved multi-use trail covering more than 20 miles across Kansas City, Overland Park and more.
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Johnson County Square: A green space in downtown Olathe, featuring a community green, walkway, performance stage, History Plaza and more.
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Meadowbrook Park: A park in Prairie Village featuring the Treeline Adventure destination playground, Grand Pavilion, shelters, pickleball courts, clubhouse and more.
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Mohawk Park: A park in Mission featuring an all-abilities playground, multi-sport court, pavilion and more.
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Pioneer Crossing Park: A park in Shawnee featuring a playground and sculptures commemorating the pioneer trails that passed through the city.
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Rolling Magic Skate Park: An inclusive community skate park in Lenexa designed for all ages and skill levels.
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Sar-Ko-Park Trails Park: A 50-plus acre park in Lenexa featuring the Legler Barn Museum, disc golf course, playgrounds, roller hockey rink, fishing and more.
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Shawnee Mission Park: A 1,600-plus acre park in Shawnee featuring a 120-acre lake with a swimming beach and marina, picnic areas, archery range, disc golf course, biking and hiking trails and more.
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Strang Park: A neighborhood park in Overland Park featuring an inclusive playground, family-friendly restrooms, gaming areas and more.
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Tomahawk Creek Trail: A paved multi-use covering 12 miles across Johnson County.
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Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park: An 80-acre park in Overland Park featuring a walking trail, picnic areas, playground, dog off-leash area, athletic playing fields and more.
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Thompson Park: A community park in downtown Overland Park a playground, splash pad, performance stage, shelters and more.
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Veterans Memorial Park: A park in Olathe home to the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, MIA-POW Memorial, Memorial Arboretum, Memorial Plaza and more.
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Veterans Park: A park in Spring Hill home to Veterans Memorial Plaza, featuring a playground, fishing and more.
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Waterfall Park: A park in Merriam named for its waterfall in Turkey Creek, featuring a playground, walking trails, picnic table, soccer fields and more.
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Water Works Park: A park in Mission featuring an all-abilities playground, solar-powered picnic table and more.



