Antioch Park: The Dodge Town Park
Antioch Park
6501 Antioch Road, Merriam, KS
Antioch Park is one of the Best Parks in Kansas City. The 44 acre park features two fishing lakes, walking path, tennis courts, picnic shelters, basketball courts, restrooms, playground equipment, a rose garden, paved parking and cook out grills. The highlight of Antioch Park, and the trademark that make it "worth the trip" if you don't live nearby, Dodge Town.
- Historic Dodge Town Play Area: Dodge Town in Antioch Park is one of the most popular play areas in Johnson County. Kids love to explore the child-sized village with nearly a dozen historic Wild West styled buildings, including a post office, general store, and bank making it a great place for pretend and hide and seek. There are two adjoining playground areas and both are accessible for wheel chairs and strollers.
- North and South Fishing Lakes: Antioch Park offers two fishing lakes. Note: State license and District permits are NOT required for youth 15 and under or seniors 65 and older. A Kansas state fishing license and a Johnson County Park and Recreation District permit are required for Johnson County residents 16-64 years of age and ALL non-residents 16 years of age and older.
- Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden: Located in the northwest corner of the park, the garden is home to beautiful trees, a sundial, fountain, gazebo, an abundance of perennials, shrubs, ornamental grasses and bulbs, and an estimated 500 different roses.
- Basketball and Tennis Courts: Antioch Parks features two tennis courts and one full length basketball court, located near the south entrance at 67th and Antioch Road.
Nearby:
- Treat the kids to lunch at Fritz's Railroad Restaurant (3 1/2 miles away) 13803 W. 63rd St., Shawnee, KS. 913.375.1000. This casual restaurant is one your children will not forget! Model Trains travel around the perimeter of the restaurant delivering burgers and fries to your table. Little Engineers love the train decor and delight in the novelty!
- Little Monkey Bizness (2 1/2 miles away) 12219 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee, KS. 913.631.7000. Little Monkey Bizness offers safe, clean, hassle-free indoor play for little ones! Little Monkey Bizness has full gourmet coffee bar and free Wi-Fi.
- The Doll Cradle (2 1/2 miles away) 10910 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. 913.631.1900. The Doll Cradle is a wonderful doll store that will capture every doll lover’s heart! Their collection ranges from American Girl to Madame Alexander to classic paper dolls, Raggedy Ann, and much more. Doll clothes, furniture, and accessories are also available. It is also home to the Doll Hospital where “extra loved” dolls can come visit the Doll Doctor for special repairs. The Doll Cradle hosts special events throughout the year.