About Lexington Lake Park

Lexington Lake Park, located west of De Soto north of Kansas 10 Highway, is JCPRD's newest park. Previously known as Rieke Lake, this 465-acre inverted L-shaped property features a 27-acre lake, which was previously a private fishing lake originally constructed in the 1950s.

A few of the park’s unique natural features are virgin prairie, 120 prairie species, including the federally-threatened Mead’s milkweed, oak and hickory forest, and tallgrass prairie.

 Park Police & Safety

In an emergency dial 911.  To reach the Park Police Dispatch, call 913-782-0720.
Learn more about the Park Police and tips on staying safe!

Park Shelters

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

View the shelters at this park below. For additional information about renting a shelter visit our reservation and rentals page, and for a list of each shelter’s amenities, view our Shelter Information Chart (PDF).

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.

Lake

Lexington Lake Park offers a 27-acre lake for boating and fishing. JCPRD fishing permits and state fishing licenses (per state regulations) are required before fishing. See below for requirements. 

Fishing Report / Requirements

• District fishing permits (Required* and not available at marina)
• State License (Required*)
• Fishing Report (PDF)

Trails

• Paved multi-use trail around the lake approximately 1.6 miles (approximately 2.5 kilometers)
• Mountain Bike / Hiking Trail (approximately 1.5 kilometers)

Park and Trail Closings

Visit the Rainouts and Temporary Closures page for park and trail closure information or call (913) 686-6220 x 7 for park closure information and (913) 204-0204 x 6 for trail closure information.