Yesterday I brought my grandkids here to try out this park. We were unable to try out all of it,…read morebut the areas that we did investigate we really enjoyed. I appreciate it that the play areas we went to had partial shade from the alcove of trees. There was a variety of play sets spread out with natural features of tree stumps and such for the kids to climb on. They had a lot of nice walking plaques to explain the walking trail. The golfing disc course was nice because a lot ofit was shaded. We will definitely go back to check out more of it when it is less hot.

Very cool park immaculately maintained in the viewer are great. Some of the structures are quite…read moreintriguing. It's actually not that flat but there's a couple of hills that will make your thighs work overall just beautiful and definitely will return the only thing that's tricky if you're meeting, other people is which parking lot.

Gorgeous Park, especially in the spring. Perfect for walking, running, hiking, biking with or…read morewithout your dogs or children. Both paved and nature trails for all levels of activities. Pretty quiet and not ever super crowded. Love this park!

Disclaimer: Rating for trails/observation tower *only*…read more A good walk or hike in some wide open green spaces will do wonders for the soul. Sure, Kansas can be limited in some of its landscape offerings, but if you don't take advantage of what's right in front of you, then you might miss the beauty that is many of our area lakes & parks. Kill Creek Park is just that beauty. There are trails of various difficulty, but none that are so strenuous that you could not do them with more than moderate effort. You can hike around a forest, around a lake, or you could just hike out in the prairie. There are multiple trails, all of which are well-marked, and they blend together at certain spots. Mountain/trail bikers might share the space at times but I have always had pleasant sharers of the paths. The trails are well-maintained with openings here & there for power to run through and the overall elevation changes are minimal. We've done the 'Outer Hank' several times and the circuit takes less than two hours. Wear your hiking shoes as some of the trails can have tricky steps and keep your eyes open to see nature in front of you. The observation tower is 3+ levels offering different views, all of which open in any direction. There is even an elevator to the top that is in service for most of the year. I suggest an evening view to the west for an optimal Kansas sunset, many of which can't be replicated. If you want mountains or beach, then you won't find it here. But if you want the peaceful, pastoral open skies of the West, then Kill Creek offers you just a taste of nature can do.

Pulled up at lunch to walk mt dog. Two people next to me smoking drugs in their car so I left &…read morewent to another park. Sad. I hope this park doesn't go downhill. It should feel safe during the day.

Just favorite little local park. It offers a nice play area for kids, good fishing spots, a .75…read moremile track to run on, and workout stations on said running path. The family loves when the heron's are there. Great park for all ages.

You wouldn't necessarily know this place exists except maybe an Internet search or Yelp, perhaps,…read morebecause the entrance to the park and Cedar Lake isn't very noticeable; it's brown and seemingly small compared to other parks in Johnson County Kansas. That being said though, it's not a bad little out of the way place with a park for the kids and a lake for fishing or enjoying a sunset. You'll likely see some cool birds too--like the great blue heron, kill deer, and the ubiquitous Canada geese and mallard ducks. They have a couple sand volleyball courts, 3 shelters and a few Johnny-on-the-spots. There's a play area for kids with the typical playground equipment. There is a "special surprise" from the other access road, south of the main entrance. There's a stone building to the right and if you go left to the end turn around you'll have access to Cedar Lake Falls!

Fun park with plenty of space for family events and your typical park activities for the kids. Fun…read morelittle trails where you can find yourself next to a calming waterfall. Definitely a nice spot to avoid some of the busier parks.

The geese attacked us. Very beautiful park, but beware. The trail is also kinda shortread more

Surreal, just a cool hidden little place that you could be walking by or driving by and not even…read morenotice it. They do have benches and I do have some athletic benches if you wanna do crunches for for example.

This park is amazing! There are several different playgrounds around the park- the toddler one on…read morethe east side is fenced in which is so nice for littles! There are also pickleball courts! You can grab some food/ drinks at the Market for a little picnic! 10/10 would recommend checking out this park!

Great neighborhood park for families. There are a couple of kids play area with great outdoor…read moreequipment. Plenty of green area to run around. A shelter to gather with friends and families. Great artwork that is lite up at night. Walking trails around the perimeter of the park. Pickleball courts on one end of the park that is always full and occupied till dark. Man-made pond in near walking trail with great view of luxury homes. Restaurants, hotel and luxury apartments near by. This is my ideal place to go for walks.

Not a business but it's a great place to live. Very nice park with a trail. Neighborhood is kid…read morefriendly.

This park features a fishing lake and a creek. The park is quiet, because it is surrounded by…read moreresidential areas, and includes a picnic shelter, a drinking fountain, a shaded play area, a wooded area, and a paved trail with benches. I saw joggers, walkers, and a few geese. The only down-side is that there is no dedicated parking area.

A little escape in the middle of the city. With a large lake with fishing , boat rental, swim beach…read moreand more (even scuba diving with permit) Hiking and biking trails. Disc Golf and a dog park. There is plenty of stuff for everyone. Rent a shelter and have a party, take the kids to one of the many playgrounds. Catch one of the Theater in the Park shows or go sky gazing. This park has a lot to offer.

I absolutely adore Shawnee Mission Park! It's huge- 1.6k acres and has a 120 acre lake. There is…read moreplenty of walking paths and places to park. A wonderful place to catch a gorgeous Kansas sunset, go on a walk, play sports, I've even attended a wedding rehearsal here. There's so much to do year round and it's perfect for so many occasions.

Heritage Park is pretty great for a variety of reasons: it's HUGE, it has tons of walking/hiking…read morepaths, it has a massive soccer complex, and honestly there is likely even more I haven't explored. It's pretty far south, so plan to drive even if you live in central JOCO like me - it's a solid 25 mins. It's convenient for me to visit when I'm out near my parent's new house though so that's a perk and has been what brings me here on occasion. A few years ago we also did soccer here and honestly I'd recommend doing soccer elsewhere. Parking is horrible and it's kind of a cluster. Overall the park itself is nice and fun to explore, but up to you on if it's worth the drive.

This is specifically regarding the Dog Park at Heritage Park: Recently renovated, so it's still a…read morelittle muddy in spots, but overall a great dog park with tons of open space for pups to run. The new paved sidewalk around the park is a nice upgrade, and there are plenty of doggy bag stations and trash cans (just wish more people would use them). There's a retention pond that dogs love to splash in, though I've heard it may be removed soon. Bathrooms are decent, and there's a water fountain for both people and pets. I also like that there's a separate, fully paved area just for dogs under 25 lbs. Most of the owners I've met here have been friendly and attentive, which makes the park feel safe and welcoming. Overall, a solid spot that keeps getting better with each update.

Beautiful park. We had our engagement photos taken there when the weather changed our original…read moreplans. It's also a great park to walk your dog around.

This is a great county park for several reasons. Really nice place to take a walk, especially…read morearound the pond. Multiples play areas for young children. Shaded areas and benches for parents. There are two well maintained tennis courts. You should definitely check out this park if you are in the area or nearby