The Fun List for Shawnee Mission Park located at 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66219.
{I’m sure I have missed something. If I have, feel free to leave it in the comment section!}
Let’s start with the Lake. Fishing, boating, sail boarding, canoeing, pedal boating, kayaking, paddle boarding. Check out the marina for rentals of just about everything listed above – if you don’t have your own! The marina opens May 30th and stays open daily until August 7th. From August 7th – September 4th, the marina is open just on the weekends. Last day is Labor Day – September 5th. Plenty of time to get summer fun in!
Archery range. Permit required for anyone over the age of 12. If you are under 12, you must be accompanied by an adult who has been issued a District Archery Range Permit.
Acres of off leash dog area. Bring your pup along for the day to roam freely in a 53-acrea play area! Open daily during regular park hours. The off leash area is closed on Tuesday and Thursday from 5am – 9am for regular maintenance.
Disc golf course: 18 hole, 54 par course open to the public. Fun times for beginners and experts!
Trails for mountain biking and hiking. This probably goes without saying! But lots of trails in the park! You could spend the day just exploring the great outdoors. Pack a backpack and bring lots of water.
Picnic and playground areas. Before you head to the park, make sure to pack a picnic lunch. Plenty of areas to eat and let the little ones burn off some of that energy!
Permits required: fishing, boating, archery, metal detecting, model rocket, remote controlled vehicles and boats. Most can be purchased at the Visitor’s Center, located right inside the park entrance.
And just in case you thought I forgot a couple of park destinations …. The beach and observation deck will be closed for 2017 for repairs & construction. Also, too much to cover about Theater in the Park here – stay tuned! 🙂
Are there any hidden treasures inside Shawnee Mission Park that you like to do with your family? Please share!
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