Shawnee, Kansas is located in northwest Johnson County and was ranked 17th in Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” list in 2010. The 62,209 residents are served by the Shawnee Mission School District and the De Soto School District. Shawnee is home to the Old Shawnee Town Museum, Wonderscope Children’s Museum and the Johnson County Museum as well as Shawnee Mission Park with it’s 120-acre lake.
Shawnee Mission Park is a 1600 acre park, between 87th Street, Midland, and Renner. It has a large lake for fishing and kayaks/canoes/SUPS, with a swim beach and marina, as well as a couple smaller lakes. On some Sunday afternoons, you'll also see small sailboats on the lake, taking part in a mini-regatta. The park also features multiple trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian, including paved trails. A very popular place at the park is the large off-leash dog park, with a swim beach for the pups. There are multiple shelters for rent for parties and picnics. Oh, and the park is also a wonderful place to hang a hammock and absorb the beauty of nature.