Black Hoof Park is a 160-acre park featuring 35-acre, deep-water Lake Lenexa. The park offers a unique dam and spillway, several miles of trails through open grass and wooded areas and fun natural play areas for children. You’ll be able to experience beautiful nature and observe a wide variety of wildlife.
Shelter rental
There are two shelters you can rent at Black Hoof Park: The Oak Shelter and the Stone Wall Shelter.
Oak Shelter
The Oak Shelter is located on the northwest side of the park. It is 68’x80’ with a capacity of 250/192 seated. There are 20 8-foot tables, electricity, lights, six grills and restrooms, a playground and fire pit nearby.
Stone Wall Shelter
The Stone Wall Shelter is located on the southwest side of the park near the boat ramp. It is 20’x30’ (split level) and has a capacity of 55/48 seated. It has eight 8-foot tables, electricity, lighting, one grill and restrooms and a playground nearby.
Boating and fishing
Boating: We allow non-gas-powered boating at Lake Lenexa. Your boat must be class 1 (26 feet in length) or smaller. The public boat ramp is located next to the Stone Wall Shelter. Hours are:
November through February: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March, April, September and October: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
May through August: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fishing: Lake Lenexa is stocked with channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, sunfish and largemouth bass. You must have a state fishing license if you are between 16 and 74 years old. Hours coincide with park hours: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Park hours: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Parking: Parking lots on the west side of park, off of Monticello Road.
Amenities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Grills
- Lake
- Playgrounds: Five playground areas, geared toward ages 2 to 12.
- Play stream
- Restrooms
- Shelters (two)
- Fire pit
- Trails
