# Shawnee Mission Park Autumn Family Lakeside Hike & Marina > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open daily year-round; 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (autumn hours) - Where: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66219 - Ages: All ages; paved multi-use trails, 120-acre lake loop, modern playgrounds, and waterfowl observation docks - Price: Free admission and free vehicle parking throughout Johnson County's flagship 1,600-acre park - Schedule: Open daily year-round; 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (autumn hours) - Organizer: Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) - Official page: https://www.jcprd.com/facilities/facility/details/Shawnee-Mission-Park-33 - 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/shawnee-mission-park-autumn-family-lakeside-hike-and-marina--listing-d186a83d7bf089cc8fc7b527 ## About Encompassing more than 1,600 acres in Johnson County, Shawnee Mission Park is the crown jewel of the local park system and an exceptional destination for Thanksgiving week family outdoor adventures. At the heart of the park lies a serene 120-acre lake surrounded by vibrant late-autumn foliage, where majestic oak, hickory, and maple trees reflect fiery bronze and gold hues across the water. Families can embark on leisurely strolls along miles of wide, paved multi-use trails that hug the shoreline and wind through quiet forest groves, keeping an eye out for migrating Canada geese, mallards, and white-tailed deer. The park boasts several modern playgrounds with inclusive swings and climbing towers, open grassy meadows perfect for family football tosses, peaceful lakeside fishing docks, and heated restroom pavilions that make spending a crisp November afternoon outdoors comfortable and carefree for every generation. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Miles of paved multi-use pathways, including the scenic Mill Creek Streamway Trail connection, offer smooth, completely stroller-friendly walking. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Multiple heated park pavilions feature ADA-accessible modern restrooms, changing stations, and sheltered picnic tables with scenic lake views. • Age Suitability: Excellent for all ages; toddlers love feeding ducks and climbing playgrounds, while older kids enjoy biking and nature photography. • Sensory Tips: A remarkably serene natural environment with gentle rustling leaves and splashing waterfowl. 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