Black Hoof Park

Enjoy the beauty of nature at Black Hoof Park

What makes it fun

Black Hoof Park is a 231-acre park including a 35-acre deep-water lake called Lake Lenexa. The park features a one-of-a-kind dam and spillway, as well as numerous kilometers of pathways through open grass and wooded sections. You'll be able to enjoy gorgeous scenery and see a variety of species. Lake Lenexa allows non-motorized boating and fishing.

Google Reviews

Black Hoof Park

4.8

Based on 1,367 reviews

Wesley Grogan

4 months ago

Great park for families, from playgrounds, to trails and discgolf. Highly recommend a visit!

Jennifer Lewis

4 months ago

James S

4 months ago

Nice, tree covered trails with easy access to water stations and play ground areas. Boat rental for the lake, plus a disc golf course.

CHRISTIAAN LEYVA-SHAGOVAC

4 months ago

Beautiful park.

Aggie Smock

4 months ago

Larry B

4 months ago

Nice walking trail. Beautiful damn and flowers.

Kim Sowa

5 months ago

Great area to walk, tons of wide paths and dog friendly. Restrooms are great!

Gian Lopez guizar

5 months ago

Rita Moses

5 months ago

Alex L

5 months ago

Nice neat park

Bradford Sledge

11 months ago

The designers and maintainers of this course deserve an A+ for effort. The signage is superb, maybe the best I’ve ever seen. There are two distinct tee pads and two baskets on almost every hole, giving four combinations of directions and distances. A few just have one tee pad. And a few actually have three pads and three baskets giving many options. The only downside is that they didn’t have a spectacular piece of land to work with. The holes start to feel repetitive. And my wife didn’t enjoy the gun range immediately next-door, making her want to duck her head or put on a bullet-proof vest.

Kevin “KevLar” L

1 year ago

Black Hoof Park is an absolute gem in Lenexa! The scenic views are stunning, especially around Lake Lenexa, where you can enjoy peaceful water reflections and plenty of wildlife. The paths are well-maintained and clear—whether you're walking, running, or biking, it’s easy to navigate through a mix of paved trails and natural surfaces. What really stands out is the abundance of beautiful nature everywhere you look. From wildflowers and wooded areas to open prairie spaces, it’s a perfect escape into tranquility. The sounds of birds, rustling leaves, and water at the spillway make it so relaxing. Great for families, with fun playgrounds, disc golf, and spots for fishing or kayaking. Whether you’re visiting for adventure or quiet contemplation, this park delivers a wonderful outdoor experience. Highly recommend!

Paul Johnson

1 year ago

The loop around the lake is pleasant. On the North side offers a 1 mile trail with wide paved path with a wide mowed shoulder. The view of the lake and dam is impressive. This is a GOOD PLACE FOR KIDS because they are kept away from poison ivy. Between the North and South legs is the dam. They made a good effort to build some artistic features. It is not the usual drab spillway. The South side of the lake offers a wide gravel path, also 1 mile in length. It is not paved, but it might as well be. It completely smooth with no toe stubbers (roots, rocks, tree trunks). You cannot see the lake very well on this path because there is plenty of foliage. On the right side of my map, you also see I wandered down a path that leads to a lovely wetlands. That was about a half mile each way, so the total distance was 3 miles.

Mary

1 year ago

One of my favorite parks in the area!! So pretty and unique. I love the little boardwalk area and the dam. Such a perfect park for going on a nice walk, run, or just to relax. Plenty of seating areas and the bathrooms and trails are very well maintained! So many cute animals too. There are also kayaks and paddleboards available to rent during the summer. The rental prices are good and the kayaks are pretty easy to rent and use!

Jessie Mehl

2 years ago

Had a great winter hike here today. 42°weather and blue skies. Anyone wanting to walk the trail in snowy weather, should know the entire route isn't paved, so be prepared. We used our walking poles and they helped alot. Even in winter, the park is so pretty. I was surprised at the number of people walking. Despite the signs that are up warning people to stay off the lake due to thin ice, we did see a family with young children walking on the ice. DON'T do that. You put yourself and first responders at risk for foolish behavior. They have a couple of parking lots with trail entrances. The public bathrooms are closed in the winter. The paved part of the trail is handicapped accessible. They also have a very nice boardwalk area over the lake. There are benches along the trail so you can stop and have a break. I imagine in warm weather that it's a great place to picnic.

Matt Alberts

2 years ago

Cool park that can be a good spot for birding.

Megan Russell

2 years ago

One of my favorite places to kayak, walk, fish or just enjoy

Brian Williams

2 years ago

Safa Hasan

2 years ago

Great park to visit, perfect for events

Laura Gregar

2 years ago

The lower level of Stone Wall Shelter is a great setting for a smaller birthday party. Great views, intimate, playground and bathroom nearby. I reserved it.

Cindi Hughes

3 years ago

Nice park, Johnson county takes care of their parks, not like from where I lived before

Benjamin Sorensen

3 years ago

The views from the dam are fantastic! The new disc golf courses are beautiful and will challenge players of any skill level. The expansive playgrounds are great for kids.

D LC

3 years ago

Many activities to do at this park. There are kayaks and bikes to use, as well as a large shelter, playgrounds, nice bathrooms, and 2 disc golf parks. There’s an 18 hole course, and an easier 9 hole course along with a beautiful hiking trail!

Jarvais Reynolds

4 years ago

BE-AU-TI-FUL Park. Nice and clean trail to take the kiddos on a walk. The breeze from the wind made it even better. Very beautiful. The bathroom definitely needs to be cleaned. The only con for this place.

Caroline Bishop

4 years ago

Black hoof park is a beautiful spot! Two playgrounds, a nature play area, nice paths for biking or hiking, a huge shelter, and clean bathrooms! There's also a water feature for kids and lots of shade- making it perfect on a hot day.

Shawn Morford

4 years ago

Nice park. Entire walk around can be done quickly enough. Beautiful scenery to look at while you walk or run here. Dog friendly park.

W Gregor

5 years ago

First time visiting this park and the trails are long and winding and great for exercise. The lake is big enough to take a small boat or canoe out. They also have a few playground areas for kids. Overall it's A+.