Shawnee Mission Park, a multi-use, 1,250-acre park is located at 79th and Renner Road in Shawnee, Kansas. The land was purchased through the District's initial bond issue in 1956 and officially dedicated on May 30, 1964. It is the largest park in the county and the most-visited park in the entire state of Kansas.

Shawnee Mission Park is home to developed facilities including a 120-acre lake popular for boating, fishing, sail boarding, twelve shelters, numerous picnic areas, horseback, nature trails, play areas, an archery range, a 51-acre dog off-leash area, the Shawnee Mission Park Beach, The Theatre in the Park and Shawnee Mission Park Marina, with canoe, pedal boats, and fishing boats rentals available.





Shawnee Mission Park Shelters
Reservations for all JCPRD shelters is required. Shawnee Mission Park is equipped with 12 multi-functional shelters available throughout the year for gatherings including weddings, graduations and birthdays. For details about all JCPRD shelters, including Shawnee Mission 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.

The John Barkley Visitor Center
Shawnee Mission Park is also the home of the John Barkley Visitor Center. Located at the entrance of Shawnee Mission Park, The John Barkley Visitor Center was named after the District's first park superintendent and World War I Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Mr. John Barkley. Inside the Visitor Center you will view a unique exhibit of the history of national and local parks as well as obtain copies of all District park maps and District trail guides. The Visitor Center also has a selection of local interest books and orienteering course packets for sale. It is also a purchasing location for Kansas State fishing licenses, JCPRD park permits for metal detecting, model rocketry, remote controlled vehicles, fishing, boating, and archery.

Shawnee Mission Park Lake Fishing
For fishing conditions at Shawnee Mission Park Lake and other Johnson County Park and Recreation District lakes, please see our weekly Fishing Report. A Kansas state fishing license and a District fishing permit are both required to fish at Shawnee Mission Park lake. An additional permit is also required for trout fishing. For prices and other information view our Permits and Fees page or contact the John Barley Visitor Center at (913) 888-4713.

Shawnee Mission Park Beach
The Shawnee Mission Park beach is open from the end of May through mid August. Weather permitting, the hours of operation are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday - Saturday, and Open Water Swim on Tuesday & Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Daily rates for children 12 and under adults over 50 are $3 for Johnson County residents and $3.50 for nonresidents. Admission for adults is $5 for Johnson County residents and $5.50 for nonresidents. Season passes or combined season passes are also available. For details call (913) 312-8847.

Shawnee Mission Park Marina Open Weekends
The Shawnee Mission Park Marina is scheduled to operate on the weekend of May 23, 24, and 25 prior to opening daily for the summer season beginning May 30.

The marina's weekend hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The marina is open for the season at end of May. Weather permitting, the hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 7p.m. through August 9.

The SMP marina offers boat rentals, including canoes, pedal boats, and fishing boats. Rentals rates and fishing permit information are listed on the District's Permits and Fees web page. Fishing permits are available at the marina. For details call (913) 312-8847 during season and (913) 205-2728 during the off season.

Shawnee Mission Park Dog Off-Leash Area
Located off John Barkley Road, just east of the archery range and north east of the observation tower, the 53-acre off-leash area features a dog swim area and wood chip and natural surface trails through grassland and wooded areas. The area also includes paved parking and portable toilets. The off-leash area is open year around during regular park hours except from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. each Tuesday morning when the area is closed for maintenance upkeep. To view the location of the off-leash area in the park please view our Shawnee Mission Park map and please note that all Shawnee Mission Park Dog Off-Leash Area Code of Conduct/Rules apply.

Shawnee Mission Campground Reservations
Shawnee Mission Park campground reservations area are available for Not-For-Profit Youth Organizations only, per time segment, 12 p.m. to 12 p.m. the following day.