# Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park Autumn Lake Walk & Playground > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM year-round - Where: Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th St Pkwy & Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215 - Ages: All ages; 50-acre park featuring Rose's Pond, the historic Legler Barn Museum, lit skate park, and modern play structures - Price: Free park admission, playground use, and parking - Schedule: Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM year-round - Organizer: City of Lenexa Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.lenexa.com/parks/sar-ko-par_trails_park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/sar-ko-par-trails-park-autumn-lake-walk-and-playground--listing-34b89b12c59dee71ade848ab ## About Spanning 50 beautifully developed acres in the heart of Lenexa, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park is a beloved community gathering space rich in scenic beauty and local history. During late autumn and Thanksgiving week, families flock to the park to walk the gently curving paved paths surrounding Rose's Pond, where ducks and geese glide across glassy water reflecting vibrant fall foliage. Children love visiting the historic Legler Barn Museum—a restored 1864 limestone prairie barn located right on park grounds—before letting loose on multiple innovative playgrounds featuring climbing towers, inclusive swings, and soft safety surfacing. As dusk approaches in late November, the park begins glowing with the initial installations of the city's beloved Sar-Ko Enchanted light displays, casting a warm festive holiday ambiance across the wooden bridges, gazebos, and serene water's edge that delights evening family strollers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt walkways circle Rose's Pond and connect all park amenities, shelters, and playgrounds, ensuring seamless stroller and wagon maneuverability. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated, modern public restrooms with changing tables are available near the main playground and Legler Barn parking area, alongside sheltered picnic pavilions. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, from infants riding in strollers around the duck pond to energetic elementary kids tackling the playgrounds and skate park. • Sensory Tips: A relaxed, friendly community atmosphere; evening strollers will enjoy the gentle glow of holiday illumination reflecting quietly on the pond. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Meadowbrook Park Autumn Stroll & Treeline Adventure Playground](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/meadowbrook-park-autumn-stroll-and-treeline-adventure-playground--listing-8491c69b658934b0ee61c13f) — Open daily from dawn to dusk (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM); Clubhouse facilities open weekdays… · Meadowbrook Park & Clubhouse, Prairie Village · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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