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6501 Antioch Road, Merriam, KS
44 acres

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Antioch Park is Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s oldest park. Purchased in 1956 and opened in 1958, the park was rededicated in 2005 following infrastructure improvements, facility upgrades and lake and wetland enhancements. The 44 acre park features new or updated amenities such as two fishing lakes, walking path, tennis courts, picnic shelters, basketball courts, restrooms, playground, paved parking and cook out grills. Antioch park has remained JCPRD’s most popular park, attracting up to 700,000 visitors each year.





Antioch Park Shelters
Reservations for all JCPRD shelters is required. Antioch Park is equipped with 4 multi-functional shelters available throughout the year for gatherings including weddings, graduations and birthdays. For details about all JCPRD shelters, including Antioch Park, view our JCPRD Park Shelter Info. Chart. Patrons can reserve shelters by walk-in or by phone. For additional details visit our Reservation and Rentals page. To inquire or to reserve a shelter, visit our Registration Office or contact us Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at (913) 831-3359.
Note: During your event, please have a copy of your reservation form available.

JCPRD Park Police and Park Safety
If safety issues arise, please contact the JCPRD Park Police at (913) 782-0720 and please have your copy of the shelter reservation with you.

Antioch Park North and South Fishing Lakes
Antioch Park offers two beautiful fishing lakes for your fishing enjoyment. State license and District permits are NOT required for youth 15 and under or seniors 65 and older. A fishing licence is required for individuals 16-64 years of age.

Antioch Park Renovated Dodge Town Play Area
For generations Dodge Town in Antioch Park has been one of the most popular play areas in Johnson County. Dodge Town and the adjoining playground are accessible and have recently been fully renovated and updated.

Antioch Park Helen Cuddy Rose Garden and Memorial Arboretum
This is a lovely site for weddings. If you need an alternate site, you may also reserve a shelter for your wedding. All reservations are non-refundable. Rice is harmful to the wildlife. Please use birdseed or bubbles on your special day.

Antioch Park Basketball and Tennis Courts

Antioch Parks features two tennis courts and one full length basketball court. The courts are located near the south entrance at 67th and Antioch Road.

Antioch Park Vietnam Memorial

The Memorial honors Johnson County men and women who gave their lives or are still reported Missing In Action. It is the first memorial in the metro constructed to honor those who served in the Vietnam war.

Downloadables
  • Park Shelter Info Chart [30KB]
  • Picnic Program Brochure [610KB]
  • JCPRD Living Memorial Program [195KB]
  • Park Campground, Rose Garden & Fire Circle Info. [210KB]

  • To check for possible park or trail closings please call the 24-Hour Park Information Line at (913) 312-8833.


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