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.
One of the best features of the Lenexa lifestyle is the fine park system. A favorite park in the heart of Lenexa is Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. It houses the Legler Barn Museum, which is where the Lenexa Historical Society is located. It has a beautiful lake with a large bridge and a fine gazebo too. Many festivals and events are held here, but Christmas is especially wondrous.There is a ceremony for the lighting of the park and every night you'll find people walking around the lake to view the lovely lights. It is not unusual to see portrait photographers and landscape photographers all around--including me! Every year there seem to be more lights and more beauty to take in.