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.
This is a 231-acre park that features a 35-acre, deep water lake that offers a dam and spillway. There are trails through grass and wooded areas as well as natural play areas. There are two shelters and five playground areas that offer play streams, a sandbox, log stepping, boulder climbing, and many different types of playsets. This park also allows boating and fishing. Come out when the weather is nice and enjoy.