Shawnee Mission Dog Park

08/30/2024

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Our parks and trails are open, but our facilities will have different hours. Please check the attached graphic for info about what is open or closed.

08/26/2024

Today is National Dog Day and we wanted to share the top three photos we received last year for a photo contest we ran in Dec. 2023. This contest was tied to a well-known pet company who planned to feature the beach located in the Shawnee Mission Park Dog Off-Leash Area to be featured as one of the top dog beaches in the United States. Their article did not publish as planned, but we still wanted to feature the dogs.

Here are the top three dogs in no particular order and their pet owners:

1. Ollie hanging out at the dog beach at sunset. Pet owner is Nicole Schuh.
2. Kuro on the dog beach with some fall colors in the distance. Pet owner is Sammy Kirkendoll
3. Milo laying on the dog beach. Pet owner is Matthew Jack.

Feel free to share photos of your dogs in the comments.

08/19/2024

Next time you're at a JCPRD program, event, park, or facility, photos you take could win prizes and showcase the best of our community. Whether you snap new shots or dig through your archives from the past three years, your images could shine in the "Picture Your JCPRD" photo contest.

It's free to enter, and the final submission deadline is Sept. 30.

Find out the rules, prizes you could win and how to submit your photos at https://www.jcprd.com/2042/Picture-Your-JCPRD

08/05/2024

Did you visit any of our parks, trails, facilities, or attend a JCPRD event this past weekend and take photos? The photos you took could win prizes and showcase the best of our community. Whether you snap new shots or dig through your archives from the past three years, your images could shine in the "Picture Your JCPRD" photo contest.

It's free to enter, and the final submission deadline is Sept. 30.

Find out the rules, prizes you could win and how to submit your photos at https://www.jcprd.com/2042/Picture-Your-JCPRD

08/04/2024

The 87th Street entrance to Shawnee Mission Park is back open, and Barkley Drive east of the roundabout to west of Shelter 10 has reopened. There will be occasions where we need to shut down Barkley Drive before the end of the project, but it will be very minimal.

The Central corridor of the new South Loop Trail has been paved, but work continues on grading, seeding, and signage. This trail is still not open to the public.

The West corridor is still being cleared and graded. The South Loop Trail is expected to be complete in the Fall of 2024 and will create a 5 mile loop around Shawnee Mission Park, while also connecting the Gary L. Haller Trail near Shelter 8 to the Walnut Grove Trail and Parkhurst Trail near Shelter 10.

Learn more about this project at https://www.jcprd.com/2008/Shawnee-Mission-Park-South-Loop-Trail

08/01/2024

Next time you're at a JCPRD program, event, park, or facility, photos you take could win prizes and showcase the best of our community. Whether you snap new shots or dig through your archives from the past three years, your images could shine in the "Picture Your JCPRD" photo contest. It's free to enter, and the final submission deadline is Sept. 30.

Find out the rules, prizes you could win and how to submit your photos at https://www.jcprd.com/2042/Picture-Your-JCPRD

07/13/2024

Shawnee Mission Park will be closed Sunday, July 14 from 5 a.m. to noon for the Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon. This includes the dog off-leash area. The beach and marina will open at 1 p.m. Details of the race at https://jcprd.com/194/Shawnee-Mission-Triathlon-and-Duathlon

07/04/2024

Most JCPRD facilities will be closed on July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Parks and trails will be open during regular park hours. Our golf courses (Tomahawk Hills and Heritage Park) will be open during regular business hours.

Have fun and be safe!

06/24/2024

It will be very hot this week. Please stay hydrated if you are spending time outside in our parks or on our trails. Check out tips on how to stay safe with the heat and a list of cooling centers via the Johnson County, KS Government Heat Safety Guide: https://www.jocogov.org/heat-safety-guide

06/19/2024

Most JCPRD facilities are closed today (June 19) in observance of Juneteenth. Parks and trails will be open during regular park hours.

05/14/2024

Voting for the Johnson County Post Best of Johnson County initiative goes through Friday, May 17. We are pleased and humbled to have received a total of 20 nominations in five categories.

Look though our nominations at the following link and consider giving them your vote: https://jcprd.com/Blog.aspx?IID=540

Anyone who casts 10 or more votes from the same valid email address will automatically be entered for a chance to win $500!

Look through the categories and vote for us at https://johnsoncountypost.com/best-of-johnson-county-2024/ #//

03/08/2024

Good news! The Shawnee Mission Park Dog Off-Leash Area restrooms have reopened after being closed for about a week due to the relocation of a water line. Thank you for your patience while it was closed.

03/04/2024

The 87th Street entrance to Shawnee Mission Park is now closed for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection at John Barkley Drive and Ridgeview Road. You can still get into the park via Renner Road or Ogg Road. Keep an eye out for detour signs that'll guide you to the Dog Off-Leash Area, and RC Flying Field. This closure will be in effect through at least May.

Starting in June, construction will start on a new two-mile paved trail to Shawnee Mission Park's south side, connecting the Gary L. Haller Trail near Shelter 8 to the Walnut Grove and Parkhurst Trails by Shelter 10. This new trail will increase access to the scenic areas of the park, connect existing trails, and improve safety for all park users. This new paved trail should be completed by late 2024.

Learn more about the South Loop Trail Project and the construction timeline at https://www.jcprd.com/2008/Shawnee-Mission-Park-South-Loop-Trail

03/03/2024

JCPRD is bringing a new two-mile paved trail to Shawnee Mission Park's south side, connecting the Gary L. Haller Trail near Shelter 8 to the Walnut Grove and Parkhurst Trails by Shelter 10. This new trail will increase access to the scenic areas of the park, connect existing trails, and improve safety for all park users.

The project kicks off with Phase 1 on Monday, March 4 and will require us to close the 87th Street entrance to the park to work on the intersection at John Barkley Drive and Ridgeview Road. But don’t worry, you can still get into the park via Renner Road or Ogg Road. Just keep an eye out for the detour signs that'll guide you to the Dog Off-Leash Area, RC Flying Field, and other cool spots in the park.

Phase 2 will begin in June, focusing on the trail itself, and by then, the 87th Street entrance will be reopened. The trail should be completed by late 2024.

Learn more about the South Loop Trail Project and the construction timeline at https://www.jcprd.com/2008/Shawnee-Mission-Park-South-Loop-Trail

03/01/2024

Our parks started their spring/summer hours today. Many of our parks will be open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Oct. 31. Antioch Park has different opening hours depending on if you are walking or driving into the park. In addition, we have several parks who have year-round dawn-to-dusk hours.

Check our Park hours page to see the spring/summer hours for all parks: https://jcprd.com/1159/Park-Hours

02/25/2024

Starting on Feb. 26, the Shawnee Mission Park Dog Off-Leash Area restrooms will be temporarily closed through Mar. 8 due to the relocation of a water line connected to the restrooms.

02/20/2024

Today is National Love Your Pet Day. Enjoy these photos of dogs and their owners who recently visited our dog off-leash area at Shawnee Mission Park. Feel free to share photos of your pets in the comments.

02/08/2024

Big news for trail lovers! JCPRD is bringing a new two-mile paved trail to Shawnee Mission Park's south side, connecting the Gary L. Haller Trail near Shelter 8 to the Walnut Grove and Parkhurst Trails by Shelter 10. This new trail will increase access to the scenic areas of the park, connect existing trails, and improve safety for all park users.

The project kicks off with Phase 1 in March and will require us to close the 87th Street entrance to the park to work on the intersection at John Barkley Drive and Ridgeview Road. But don’t worry, you can still get into the park via Renner Road or Ogg Road. Just keep an eye out for the detour signs that'll guide you to the Dog Off-Leash Area, RC Flying Field, and other cool spots in the park.

Phase 2 will begin in June, focusing on the trail itself, and by then, the 87th Street entrance will be reopened. The trail should be completed by late 2024.

Learn more about the South Loop Trail Project and the construction timeline at https://www.jcprd.com/2008/Shawnee-Mission-Park-South-Loop-Trail

01/22/2024

Winter Weather Update: Many of our parks and trails are closed due to icy conditions. Several programs at our facilities are also cancelled.

For park closures and delays, go to https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/9136866220 and click on the name of the park to get the latest updates.

For facilities and programs, go to https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/9136866030 and click on the name of the facility or program to get the latest updates.

You can also call via phone to get the latest updates on closures/delays.
For parks: (913) 686-6220
For facilities: (913) 686-6030

Even when winter weather conditions require us to close our parks to vehicles due to hazardous road conditions, they will be open to pedestrian access during regular park hours. If you are parking your car and entering a park on foot, please be sure your vehicle is legally parked and not blocking the park entrance, any gate or roadway.

Photo credit to Johnson County Park Police

01/18/2024

We need your help to like or share a photo we submitted for a Kansas Recreation and Park Association social media photo contest! Click on the post below showing our photo that shows a mountain biker enjoying the dirt jumps at the Shawnee Mission Park Pump Track and like or share it!

Share this photo with others you may know and encourage them to vote too.

Thanks for your help!

Description for the photo: Mountain bikers of all ages enjoy the dirt jumps at the Shawnee Mission Park Pump Track. Two new runs within the pump track, called the Snake River Run, were added in late 2023.
📸 credit: Mark Van Baale
Location of photo: Shawnee Mission Park

01/14/2024

As we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15, our parks remain open but most of our facilities will be closed. They will return to normal operation on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

01/09/2024

Shawnee Mission Park and the Dog Off-Leash Area has reopened, but Barkley Drive leading to the Dog Off-Leash Area coming from the main entrance to the park (W. 79th Street) is still closed.

01/09/2024

Winter Weather Update: We have a few parks that have reopened, but there are several parks, trails, and facilities that are still closed.

For park closures and delays, go to https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/9136866220 and click on the name of the park to get the latest updates.

For facilities and programs, go to https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/9136866030 and click on the name of the facility or program to get the latest updates.

You can also call via phone to get the latest updates on closures/delays.
For parks: (913) 686-6220
For facilities: (913) 686-6030

Even when winter weather conditions require us to close our parks to vehicles due to hazardous road conditions, they will be open to pedestrian access during regular park hours. If you are parking your car and entering a park on foot, please be sure your vehicle is legally parked and not blocking the park entrance, any gate or roadway.

01/08/2024

Inclement Weather Update:

Due to rapidly changing weather conditions, several parks, trails, and facilities are closed. For the latest updates on closures/delays, please go to https://jcprd.com/696/Rainouts-Temporary-Closures.

Note that when parks are closed, we mean they are closed to vehicular traffic. Pedestrian access to our parks is still available. Please do not block access to closed park gates if you park your car and walk into a park.