# Black Hoof Park Lake Olathe Dam Exploration & Nature Play Area > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Saturday & Sunday sunrise to sunset - Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 - Where: Black Hoof Park at Lake Lenexa, 9053 Monticello Rd, Lenexa, KS 66220 - Ages: All ages (0–14) - Price: Free public park admission - Schedule: Saturday & Sunday sunrise to sunset - Organizer: Lenexa Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.lenexa.com - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/black-hoof-park-lake-olathe-dam-exploration-and-nature-play-area--listing-5a62b253372f64e052b51213 ## About Black Hoof Park in nearby Lenexa / Olathe borders the scenic 35-acre Lake Lenexa and offers a breathtaking family nature getaway. Kids will love inspecting the unique sculpted stone dam and boardwalk overlook, viewing migrating waterfowl, and exploring two distinct children's play areas including a nature-themed playground with climbing logs and slides. Miles of wide paved trails make pushing strollers or guiding young scooter riders effortless. 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