Kill Creek Park is the newest and third regional park in the District’s system. Opened in 2001, the park's easily accessible, and yet secluded, 880 acres are located in western Johnson County between between De Soto and Olathe.

Nestled within the park's beautiful natural setting are four picnic shelters, a swimming beach, a marina, and 17 miles of trails including hiking, mountain bike and equestrian trails and an asphalt trail for walking, hiking and bicycling.

Located adjacent to Kill Creek Park, the TimberRidge Adventure Center includes a Welcome Center, large picnic shelter, climbing tower and challenge course for business meetings and retreats, supervised team-building exercises, and District-sponsored youth camps and interpretive programs. Access to TimberRidge is by registration or reservation only. For information call (913) 856-8849.

Kill Creek Park Shelters
Kill Creek Park is equipped with 4 multi-functional shelters available through out the year. View each shelter's amenities listed on the Kill Creek Park Shelter page or view our JCPRD Park Shelter Info Chart.

Kill Creek Park Beach
The beach is open through August 12th on weekdays from noon to 7:30pm and on weekends from noon to 6pm. View our Permits and Fees page for entry fee information.

Kill Creek Park Marina
The marina is open May 26 through August 12 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 6pm for canoe, pedal boat and fishing boat rentals. View our Permits and Fees page for rental fee information.

Kill Creek Park Entrance
The Kill Creek entrance is located near 116th and Homestead Lane. To get to the park, get off of Kansas Highway 10 at the Kill Creek exit and proceed south to 115th Street. Turn right and go to Homestead Lane. Take a left onto Homestead and the park entrance is on the right near the crest of the first hill.

Kill Creek Park Dog Park
The Kill Creek Dog Park is located at the Kill Creek Steamway Park.

Kill Creek Park Christmas Tree Recycling Dec. 26 - Jan. 20
Recycling helps the environment and JCPRD wishes to do their part - for free. JCPRD will be collecting natural Christmas trees from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Dec. 26 through Jan. 20 at the parking lots of the Shawnee Mission Park Marina, Heritage Park Marina and the Kill Creek Marina parking lot. Only natural Christmas trees, please. No yard waste. There is no charge for the recycling.