Heritage Park Lake Water Quality and Habitat Improvements Project

A project to improve water quality and habitat improvements for the lake began June 5. This project includes the excavation and mechanical dredging of sediments and native earthen materials within the lake and approximately 1,500 feet of stream to restore lake volume. The work will be phased to maintain irrigation water supply within the lake during construction activities. 

Please note: Beginning June 20, trails around the lake will be closed to public access for the duration of the project. 

Please be aware if you are buying permits with the intent of using them at Heritage Park, that lake will be closed to public use for the remainder of 2023 and most of 2024 due to the improvement project. Permits are valid for any JCPRD body of water where these activities are normally permitted.  

TRAIL UPDATES

Effective June 30: The Heritage Trail entrance at the northeast corner of the park has been re-opened. A mowed trail detour provides a connection from the Heritage Trail to the marina parking lot. The walkway across the dam has also been re-opened to provide trail users a connection to the Coffee Creek Trail and other trails in the southern portion of the park. The dam sidewalk will be closed when work commences near the dam in 2024 or if other safety issues arise in the construction zone.

Effective June 20: Trails around the lake were closed to public access for the duration of the project. 

Learn more about the project and timeline

Heritage Park

Heritage Park consists of a wide range of features and amenities for all to enjoy. The 1,234-acre park includes 10 picnic shelters, 40-acre lake, 30-acre dog off-leash area, play areas, outdoor exercise equipment, 18-hole disc golf course, softball, football, and soccer fields, and the 18-hole championship Heritage Park Golf Course and driving range.

Purchased in 1979 through voter-approved bonds, the park was dedicated on July 4, 1981.

Park Shelters

Heritage Park has 10 varied sized shelters. The shelters are perfect for parties, family reunions, corporate events, and weddings! To ensure the use of a shelter, reservations are recommended.

For individual shelter details and to reserve online, view the Subfacilities section below.

To check availability or to reserve a shelter online, visit the reservation and rentals page, call (913) 831-3359, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., or visit our Registration Office in Antioch Park.

Lake

The 40-acre lake is great for fishing and boating. JCPRD fishing and/or boating permits, and state fishing licenses (per state regulations) are required before utilizing the lake. See below for requirements.

Permits

For details about permit requirements, state licenses, or to see the latest fishing report, visit the permit information page.

Dog Off-Leash Area 

The 30-acre off-leash area includes a fenced open area, a small pond and a looped trail. The off-leash area is a maintained grass field with varied levels of terrain. There are also tall shade trees and a grassy play area. The looped trails system is a combination of both paved and hiking trails, with a portion of the trail being accessible.  
 
The off-leash area has two paved accessible parking spots near each of the three gated entrances into the off-leash area. The parking lot and restroom are located near the S Black Bob Road and West 161st entrance. The off-leash parking, gates, sidewalks, restrooms, and drinking fountains are ADA compliant.
 

Weekly maintenance is scheduled every Tuesday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. from March 1 - October 31 and 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. from November 1 - February 28. Closures are intended to allow for a higher level of maintenance to the area without compromising dog, patron, and staff safety. 
 
Please note that for the enjoyment of all patrons and pets, all JCPRD Off-Leash Area Code of Conduct/Rules (PDf) apply. Trespassing is prohibited when the gate is locked.
 
JCPRD's other off-leash areas are located in Shawnee Mission Park, Thomas S Stoll Memorial Park, and Kill Creek Streamway Park (at the 95th Street access point).

Disc Golf Course

The 18-hole, 54-par course is available for public use year-round. Varying levels of terrain and obstacles will challenge beginners and experienced players alike while enjoying a scenic view of Heritage Park.  View the disc golf course map.
 

Heritage Park Golf Course

Heritage Park Golf Course offers an exceptional combination of traditional tree-lined and links-type holes which provide an interesting, challenging and picturesque game. Three lakes, as well as Coffee Creek, bring water into play on 11 of the 18 holes. The course is lined with Zoysia grass fairways and beautiful Bent grass greens which provide great golf conditions year-round.

Athletic Programs & Fields

Soccer

JCPRD provides the community with recreational soccer fields and programs throughout the year for youth ages 4 through 14. For information about leagues, visit the Youth Soccer page or contact Jamie Kempfe at (913) 826-2853.
 

Adult Slowpitch Softball

Heritage Park offers Adult Slowpitch Softball leagues. For complete details, visit the Heritage Park softball field page.
 

Football Programs

Football programs at Heritage Park are offered by Kansas City Football and Cheerleading. For more information about programs and leagues, please contact KCFC at (913) 831-6000.

Park Police & Safety

In an emergency, dial 911. To reach the Park Police dispatch, call (913) 782-0720. 
For additional information and safety tips, visit JCPRD's Park Police page.