The best parks & outdoor spots in Johnson County

8 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Antioch Park

Parks & Outdoors

Lake, ponds, fountains and playgrounds in a park featuring paved trails and picnic areas.

6501 Antioch Rd (Merriam)

“Lake, ponds, fountains and playgrounds in a park featuring paved trails and picnic areas.”

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Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

Parks & Outdoors

Large park featuring trails, sports fields, a disc-golf course & playgrounds, plus a historic barn.

and West 87th Street Parkway, Lackman Rd (Lenexa)

“Large park featuring trails, sports fields, a disc-golf course & playgrounds, plus a historic barn.”

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Strang Park

Parks & Outdoors

Relaxed playground-surrounded park featuring swings, basketball courts, and tennis courts along with a picnic shelter and a grill.

West 88th and, Farley St (Overland Park)

“Relaxed playground-surrounded park featuring swings, basketball courts, and tennis courts along with a picnic shelter and a grill.”

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Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park

Parks & Outdoors

Public 79-acre park with 7 ball fields, a fishing lake, a playground & a scenic nature trail.

12500 W 119th St (Overland Park)

“Public 79-acre park with 7 ball fields, a fishing lake, a playground & a scenic nature trail.”

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Corporate Woods Founders Park

Parks & Outdoors

Recreational park featuring forested trails, a splash fountain & an open field for picnics & events.

9300 Indian Creek Pkwy (Overland Park)

“Recreational park featuring forested trails, a splash fountain & an open field for picnics & events.”

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Roe Park

Parks & Outdoors

Roe Park is the kind of all-ages hang that makes a quick Kansas-side escape worth it this week. Big playground energy, a sprayground for…

10400 Roe Ave (Overland Park)

“Roe Park is the kind of all-ages hang that makes a quick Kansas-side escape worth it this week. Big playground energy, a sprayground for the littles, legit tennis courts, and shaded green space with easy loops for a walk or ride make it a low-effort, very good-vibes afternoon.”

From the Johnson County newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Thompson Park

Parks & Outdoors

Popular park with a playground and splash features.

8045 Santa Fe Dr (Overland Park)

“Popular park with a playground and splash features.”

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Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Parks & Outdoors

Gardens, trails & recreation areas plus educational programs & events on environmental issues.

8909 W 179th St (Overland Park)

“Gardens, trails & recreation areas plus educational programs & events on environmental issues.”

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