Shawnee Mission Lake — Attraction in Lenexa

Ok, for those looking to fish. You have to have the state fishing license, but that's not good enough. You then also have to have the JOCO's fishing permit. Once you have that, park management does NOTHING to facilitate fishing. At all.

Fishing reports used to be very good. Now they contain about as much information about fishing conditions as I can get looking out my window at the grass grow. Park Police used to patrol on the regular to ensure everybody was playing nice. I haven't seen a single one of them this year.

Kayakers have the entire lake, but no, they feel a need to dominate the shore line. If you manage to find a spot to fish, within 5 minutes some inconsiderate Karens will paddle over to block it and then sit there on their kayaks talking to one another. Pack up to leave, and they paddle away. Thought it was a one-time fluke. Nope. It's like clockwork. Every. Single. Time. And I'm not the only one. Others trying to fish had to keep moving due to this. I'm trying to fish with my kid and don't have that luxury.

I'm not paying for this any more. I can't support an organization who doesn't support the activities for which...

This place is the bets when one wants to unwind after a stress free week. We had been there on a Sunday afternoon for a picnic. There's plenty of place for the best view and you can nap under a tree, eat sandwiches and drink soda. We also went boating. It's $10/30 mins. A Lil expensive I felt but the experience was worth it. We had great time rowing the boat all around the lake. There are some shelters with barbecue stands so a weekend barbecue party can also be the best way to spend time near the...

Amazing lake, great shelters and tons if trees. Only bad thing is the restrooms are totally filled with giant spiders, from the outside lights to in the actual stalls.

It's fine though, nature is nature! Going to a lake one can expect all sorts of wild life, from bluejays to the spiders haunting the stalls. Amazing views of the lake and friendly people all around.

It's beautiful at sunset, and certainly can make any...