# Dog parks in Shawnee, KS

Hours, fees, rules, and what local dog owners actually say about off-leash dog parks in Shawnee, KS, researched and verified September 1, 2026.

Canonical page: [Best dog parks in Shawnee, KS](https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/ks/shawnee) on PetVet Directory.

## Key facts

- Location: Shawnee, Kansas
- Parks listed: 1 (1 free, 0 membership)
- Last verified: September 1, 2026
- Companion guide: [Best Dog Parks in Johnson County, KS (2026 Guide)](https://www.petvet.directory/articles/best-dog-parks-johnson-county-ks)

## Top parks

### 1. Shawnee Mission Park Off-Leash Area

- Profile: https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/ks/shawnee/shawnee-mission-park-off-leash-area
- Neighborhood: Shawnee / Lenexa, west of 87th & Ridgeview
- Address: 7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66219
- Cost: Free; current vaccination tags required
- Hours: Mar 1–Oct 31 5 AM–11 PM; Nov 1–Feb 28 6 AM–8 PM; closed Tue & Thu 5–9 AM for maintenance
- Size: 44 acres
- Separate small-dog area: No
- Features: 44-acre off-leash area; paved trail to a lake and beach for dogs; wood-chip and natural trails through grassland and woods; paved parking; restrooms
- Requirements: current vaccinations evidenced by visible tags; handlers limited to three dogs; dogs must stay under control and in view; dogs under 12 weeks and females in heat are not allowed
- Know before you go: JCPRD does not publish a small-dog yard here; whether the off-leash perimeter is fully double-gated on every trail spur is not specified on the official facility page; the 120-acre lake's main swimming beach and marina are separate from the off-leash beach; do not mix those rules; JCPRD posted a Monday Oct 20 through Friday Oct 31 concrete-repair closure (year not restated on the off-leash hub); check the live notice before a fall visit; enter west of the 87th Street and Ridgeview entrance, not only at the 7900 Renner Road administration building
- What owners say: BringFido lists 4.3/5 from 9 reviews; AllTrails rates the lake trail 4.7/5 from 280+ reviews
- Website: https://jcprd.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Shawnee-Mission-Park-14