Nestled within a beautiful natural setting, the 897-acre park has four picnic shelters, swimming beach and marina, over 12 miles of hiking, mountain bike, and equestrian trails, and also includes 1.5 miles of paved, shared use trails for walking, running, and bicycling. The Russell and Helen Means Observation Tower offers magnificent views of the park and beyond!

Included in the total acreage for Kill Creek Park is TimberRidge Adventure Center. Only available by reservation or as part of programming, the facility encompasses over 200-acres of diverse landscape divided by a series of ponds. Offerings include: rentals, challenge course team building, birthday parties, camps, special events, and camping.  

Please note:

Beginning the week of Oct. 26, the playground at shelter #4 will be closed for replacement. Removal and installation will take approximately 45 days, weather permitting. 

Park Shelters

Kill Creek has four 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 view the Subfacilities section below.

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

For additional information about renting a shelter visit the reservation and rentals page.

Lake

Kill Creek Park has a large lake which is great for fishing and boating and a small fishing pond. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout in October and February. 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.

Beach & Marina

The beach and marina are open between the end of May through mid-August, Thursday through Sunday (closed Monday-Wednesday). Marina operations take place at the beach house. For information, hours, and prices, visit the Kill Creek Park beach and marina page.

Russell and Helen Means  Observation Tower

The tower was made possible in part by a generous gift from the estates of Russell and Helen Means. From 1978 to 1988 the Means lived on the land which is now Kill Creek Park, and had owned and enjoyed the land since 1960. In 1989, they donated 355 acres to The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County.  The Means later sold an additional 284 acres to JCPRD.  Russell and Helen Means provided a lasting legacy to this region of Johnson County and to Kill Creek Park.

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.