Shawnee Mission Park Dog Off-Leash Area

Known for

• large acreage

  “44-acre dog off-leash area”

• trail variety

  “paved trail to the lake and beach area, and wood chip and natural surface trails through grassland and wooded areas”

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About

Shawnee Mission Park features a 44-acre dog off-leash area located west of the 87th and Ridgeview entrance. The facility includes paved trails leading to the lake and beach, as well as wood chip and natural surface trails through grassland and wooded areas. The area is open year-round during regular park hours, with scheduled maintenance closures every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

What people say

Visitors praise the park's vast 44-acre off-leash space, diverse trail options including a dog beach, and friendly atmosphere. Some note the long walk to the lake can pose heat risks and that the entrance can be slightly hard to find.

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