About Shawnee Mission Park

Park Shelters

Shawnee Mission Park has 11 varied sized 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, view the subfacilities section below.

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

For additional information about renting a shelter visit the reservation and rentals page.

Lake

The 120-acre lake is a popular spot for boating, fishing, sailing, paddleboarding, and much more. The lake is stocked with channel catfish, large and small mouth bass, wipers, and crappie. Rainbow trout are released into the lake in February, March, and October. JCPRD fishing and boating permits and state fishing licenses (per state regulations) are required before fishing. See below for requirements.

Permits

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

Beach and Marina

For information, hours, and prices on the beach and marina visit the Shawnee Mission Park beach and marina pages.

Dog Off-Leash Area

Located west of the 87th and Ridgeview entrance of Shawnee Mission Park, the 44-acre off-leash area features a paved trail to the lake and beach area, and wood chip and natural surface trails through grassland and wooded areas. The off-leash area also includes paved parking and portable toilets.

Maintenance closures are scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The off-leash area is open year-round during regular park hours except during weekly routine maintenance closures. Maintenance closures are conducted to provide a high level of maintenance to the area without compromising dog, patron, and staff safety. Trespassing is prohibited when the gate is locked.

For the enjoyment of all patrons and pets all JCPRD Dog Off-Leash Area Code of Conduct/Rules (PDF) apply.

Disc Golf Course

The Shawnee Mission Park Disc Golf Course is an 18-hole, 54-par wooded and prairie grass course. Varying levels of terrain and obstacles will challenge both beginners and experienced players alike. For regulations and more details about the disc golf course, view our Shawnee Mission Park Disc Golf Course map (PDF).

Campgrounds

Campground areas are available for reservation by not-for-profit youth organizations only. For details, visit the campground reservations page, or call (913) 826-3438.

Visitor Services

Hours: M-F 8 am - 5:30 pm / Sat & Sun  am - 5 pm (most holidays)
The restrooms and water fountain in the Visitor Services are open during regular park hours. 

Located inside the JCPRD Administration Building you will be able to obtain:

• Detailed JCPRD parks and facility information
• Park maps
• Trail Guides
• My JCPRD Activities catalogs
• JCPRD park permits (fishing, boating, archery, and metal detecting)
• Purchase Kansas State fishing licenses
• Orienteering course packets
• Model rocket permits
• Remote controlled vehicle permits

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.