Lenexa, Kansas, located in central Johnson County, is home to about 48,000 residents. The city of Lenexa is served by the award winning school districts of Olathe, Shawnee Mission and De Soto. The city has a mix of established neighborhoods in the east and a fast growing area in the west. There are over 30 different parks in Lenexa, including the 80 acre Lake Lenexa at Black Hoof park, and a number of large boulevards and parkways, such as Prairie Star Parkway and Renner Boulevard that welcome residents and businesses alike. UPS and Quest Diagnostics are the city’s top employers.
As expected, this summer has brought us some scorching hot days. What better way to beat the heat than taking a swim at the pool? Lenexa has three public pools with great amenities for people of all ages to enjoy. Ad Astra Pool, located at 83rd & Maurer, and has a baby pool, 50-meter lap lanes, and an in-deck spray feature. Flat Rock Creek Pool is located at 103rd & Hauser. It has on-deck and in-water shade structures, zero-depth entry, 25-yard lanes, basketball goal, rock-climbing wall, and a mushroom water feature.Indian Trails Aquatic Center, located at 87th & Greenway, has 25-meter lanes, in-deck spray feature, rock-climbing wall, 2 large water slides, and a sand pit.All pools have zero-depth entry, diving boards, and comfortable chaise lounge chairs for relaxation. Each facility has cash-only concession stands with a variety of beverages, snacks and even swim diapers and goggles. Ad Astra and Flat Rock Creek have swimming lessons and pool rental availability. Check out the website for pool hours and schedule modifications.