Six-Stop Tour: Lenexa, KS
From Lenexa Rec Center’s fabulous indoor pool and waterslides to Urban Air Adventure Park’s incredible indoor trampoline park ... discover six fabulous reasons we love Lenexa in the winter!
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Winter Wonderland
Sar-Ko Aglow is one of the region’s favorite light displays. Miles of light strands and thousands of colorful bulbs brighten this favorite park each winter. Take a nighttime stroll around Rose’s Pond during December and January to view the stunning spectacle and its reflections on the water. Enjoy the display through Jan. 15. Lenexa.com
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Burn Off Energy
Urban Air Trampoline Park is one of our favorite places to play! Offering much more than trampolines, the spot boasts attractions like Kidzone and Urban Air Warrior Course. The Sky Rider is an indoor ride where passengers zip across the park in a harness. The ropes course, climbing walls, virtual reality games and tunnel play areas are fun faves. UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
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Make Waves
Open year-round, the Lenexa Rec Center offers lap lanes for swimming, a warm water wellness pool and two tall waterslides. The Gym for Me and Splash with Me drop-in activities for kids ages 5 and under are offered on various weekday mornings as excellent ways to get exercise and have fun in the winter. Lenexa.com
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Shop Local
The Lenexa Public Market is home to a variety of local merchants selling fresh food and handcrafted artisan products. Enjoy a meal, purchase goods or take a class while supporting local entrepreneurs. Kids enjoy playing one of the many games around the market—from Jenga and Uno to checkers. LenexaPublicMarket.com
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Cuddle Up with a Good Book
The Lenexa City Center Library offers a variety of excellent reading spaces, including our favorite, a balcony outdoor area with comfortable seating, charging stations and Wi-Fi. The library also offers drive-thru service, a holds lobby and a charging counter, making it accessible for everyone. JoCoLibrary.org
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Local History
Swiss immigrant Adam Legler built the Legler Barn in 1864 at 95th & Quivira where the Santa Fe Trail passed by. The barn was relocated to Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in the 1980s and now serves as the home of the Lenexa Historical Society. Visitors take guided tours where they view exhibits showcasing local history. LenexaHistoricalSociety.org