| Shawnee Mission Park,
a multi-use, 1,250-acre park is located at 79th and Renner Road in Shawnee,
Kansas. The land was purchased through the District's initial bond issue
in 1956 and officially dedicated on May 30, 1964. It is the largest
park in the county and the most-visited park in the entire state of
Kansas. Shawnee Mission Park is home to developed facilities including a 120-acre lake popular for boating, fishing, sail boarding, twelve shelters, numerous picnic areas, horseback, nature trails, play areas, an archery range, a 53-acre dog off-leash area, the Shawnee Mission Park Beach, The Theatre in the Park and Shawnee Mission Park Marina, with canoe, pedal boats, and fishing boats rentals available. ![]() Shawnee Mission Park Shelters Reservations for all JCPRD shelters is required. Shawnee Mission Park is equipped with 12 multi-functional shelters available throughout the year for gatherings including weddings, graduations and birthdays. For details about all JCPRD shelters, including Shawnee Mission Park, view our JCPRD Park Shelter Info. Chart. Patrons can reserve shelters by walk-in or by phone. For additional details visit our Reservation and Rentals page. To inquire or to reserve a shelter, visit our Registration Office or contact us Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at (913) 831-3359. Note: During your event, please have a copy of your reservation form available. JCPRD Park Police and Park Safety If safety issues arise, please contact the JCPRD Park Police at (913) 782-0720 and please have your copy of the shelter reservation with you. The John Barkley Visitor Center Shawnee Mission Park is also the home of the John Barkley Visitor Center. Located at the entrance of Shawnee Mission Park, The John Barkley Visitor Center was named after the District's first park superintendent and World War I Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Mr. John Barkley. Inside the Visitor Center you will view a unique exhibit of the history of national and local parks as well as obtain copies of all District park maps and District trail guides. The Visitor Center also has a selection of local interest books and orienteering course packets for sale. It is also a purchasing location for Kansas State fishing licenses, JCPRD park permits for metal detecting, model rocketry, remote controlled vehicles, fishing, boating, and archery. Shawnee Mission Park Lake Fishing For fishing conditions at Shawnee Mission Park Lake and other Johnson County Park and Recreation District lakes, please see our weekly Fishing Report. A Kansas State Fishing License and a District Fishing Permit are both required to fish at Shawnee Mission Park Lake. An additional permit is also required for trout fishing. For prices and other information view our permits and fees page or contact the John Barley Visitor Center at (913) 888-4713. Shawnee Mission Park Beach The Shawnee Mission Park beach is currently closed for the 2010 season. Shawnee Mission Park Marina Weather permitting, the Shawnee Mission Park Marina will be open during selected weekends in August (Sat & Sun only) and will be open on Labor Day weekend (Sat, Sun & Mon).
The SMP marina offers boat rentals, including canoes, pedal boats,
and fishing boats. Rentals rates and fishing permit information are
listed on the District's Permits and Fees
web page. Fishing permits
are available at the marina. The marina will close for the season
in early September.
Annual Natural Christmas Tree Recycling Begins December 26 Recycling helps the environment and JCPRD will help you do your part - for free. Each year JCPRD collects natural Christmas trees from late December through mid-January. The drop-off sites are the parking lots of the Shawnee Mission Park Marina, Heritage Park Marina and Kill Creek Marina. Only natural Christmas trees, please. No yard waste. There is no charge for the recycling. For more information call (913) 888-4713. Downloadables |
"Shawnee Mission Park is just terrific. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful area for my dogs to run. I love it and they really love it." Anne M.
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