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#18 on "The 28 best nature near Kansas City"Beach
About
The Shawnee Mission Park Beach is a public beach located in Johnson County, Kansas. The park offers a variety of activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking. There is also an off-leash dog beach available for residents to enjoy.
Why you should go
- Explore a range of outdoor activities such as hiking on various trails and enjoying kid-friendly parks
- Experience a spacious swim beach with shaded areas ideal for picnics
- Engage in water sports like paddle boarding and kayaking on the lake
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Awesome park with a lot of things to do! Went for a long hike on the south side. Trail was moderate and definitely worth wearing hiking shoes, bug spray, and sun screen. Variety of trails to traverse depending on your time. A lot of kid friendly parks, picnic tables, benches, and grass areas for a picnic. The wildlife was starting to come out (🐍) so be mindful. Highly recommend for an outdoor rec day!
We had a blast and the kids had a blast tooLoved that there was life guards a changing room and bathroom it was a little pricey for our family of 4 especially since we're not Johnson county residence. But it was for the whole day and we did enjoy ourselves still
Awesome park with a lot of things to do! Went for a long hike on the south side. Trail was moderate and definitely worth wearing hiking shoes, bug spray, and sun screen. Variety of trails to traverse depending on your time. A lot of kid friendly parks, picnic tables, benches, and grass areas for a picnic. The wildlife was starting to come out (🐍) so be mindful. Highly recommend for an outdoor rec day!
We had a blast and the kids had a blast tooLoved that there was life guards a changing room and bathroom it was a little pricey for our family of 4 especially since we're not Johnson county residence. But it was for the whole day and we did enjoy ourselves still
I tried to walk in and had no idea it costs money. Why is the price not on here or the website? I think the cost was $6 and I said all I wanted was to spend 15 minutes to relax and then I would leave. The cost was not worth it when they are only open 6 hours a day.
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Bring essential items for hikes such as hiking shoes, bug spray, and sunscreen
- Check pricing beforehand especially if you are not a Johnson County resident
- Be prepared for potential wildlife encounters like snakes during hikes
- Consider visiting during less crowded times to enjoy the beach without restrictions on inflatables or limited hours
Reviews
Shawnee Mission Park Beach offers a variety of activities for visitors, including hiking trails, kid-friendly parks, picnic areas, and wildlife sightings. Reviewers mention the need for hiking essentials like bug spray and sunscreen. The swim beach is highlighted as spacious with shady spots but noted to have goose poop at times. Some reviewers found the park pricey for non-residents but still enjoyed their time. Visitors appreciate amenities like lifeguards, changing rooms, and bathrooms while some express disappointment over restricted access to water activities with dogs or limited hours of operation.
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Awesome park with a lot of things to do! Went for a long hike on the south side. Trail was moderate and definitely worth wearing hiking shoes, bug spray, and sun screen. Variety of trails to traverse depending on your time. A lot of kid friendly parks, picnic tables, benches, and grass areas for a picnic. The wildlife was starting to come out (🐍) so be mindful. Highly recommend for an outdoor rec day!
We had a blast and the kids had a blast tooLoved that there was life guards a changing room and bathroom it was a little pricey for our family of 4 especially since we're not Johnson county residence. But it was for the whole day and we did enjoy ourselves still
I tried to walk in and had no idea it costs money. Why is the price not on here or the website? I think the cost was $6 and I said all I wanted was to spend 15 minutes to relax and then I would leave. The cost was not worth it when they are only open 6 hours a day.
The park is beautiful, the swim beach is huge with shady areas. Down side, the beach has a good share if goose poop. It would not be so bad if the raked it of a morning before opening. We cleaned the shore line ourselves, along with other patrons, after asking about a rake, which they didn't have. Also the swim area is very small. It doesn't match up to the size of the beach. There is plenty more room for swimmers, however, they have kept the swim area very small.
Love the beach however I wont be back because its too expensive. Wish there were atleast memberships. It doesn't cost a thing to go to the beach at the ocean.
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