Antioch Park is JCPRD's oldest and most popular park, attracting up to 700,000 visitors each year. Purchased in 1956 and opened in 1958, the 44-acre park includes amenities such as the two fishing lakes, walking paths, tennis courts, picnic shelters, basketball court, restrooms, the historic Dodge Town play area, and playground. Over three miles of paved walking trails wind through the park.

Park Shelters

Antioch Park features four shelters. The shelters are perfect for parties, family reunions, corporate events, and weddings! To ensure the use of a shelter, reservations are recommended.

For individual shelter details and to reserve online, view the Subfacilities section below.

To check availability or to reserve a shelter online, visit the reservation and rentals page, call (913) 831-3359, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., or visit our Registration Office in Antioch Park.

Lakes

Antioch Park offers two fishing lakes. The South Lake features two water fountains, walking stones through the pond, and a boardwalk. The North Lake has a wonderful wetlands feel. JCPRD fishing permits and state fishing licenses (per state regulations) are required before utilizing the lake. See below for requirements. 

Permits

For details about permit requirements, state licenses, or to see the latest fishing report, visit the permit information page. 
  

Historic Dodge Town Play Area

 Come play in the Wild West! Dodge Town features include the schoolhouse, bank, pony express, city hall with a clock tower, general store, blacksmith shop, faux horses and cows, and a train station, complete with a shaded seating for parents. The play area consists of two adjoining accessible playground areas.
  

  

Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden

Recent improvements to the Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden are nearly complete! The Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden features a gazebo, a shade pergola structure, additional seating areas, new roses, ornamental trees, and seasonal plantings. The rose garden is a lovely site for weddings. 

Basketball, Bocce Ball & Tennis Courts

Antioch Park features two tennis courts, one bocce ball court, and one newly renovated full-length basketball court.

Vietnam Memorial

Honoring our Johnson County men and women who gave their lives or are still reported Missing in Action, our Vietnam Memorial was the first memorial in the metro area honoring those who served in the Vietnam War.

Park Police & Safety

In an emergency, dial 911.  To reach the Park Police dispatch, call (913) 782-0720.
 For additional information and safety tips, visit JCPRD's Park Police page.