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OVERLAND PARK

Lake Loop, Then the Lenexa Public Market

A walk around Lake Lenexa at Black Hoof Park, then dinner from the food hall.

About $20–$50 for two2 hrs 10 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Lake Loop, Then the Lenexa Public MarketA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Black Hoof Park and Lake Lenexa, the start, a general area rather than one address. Stop 2, Lenexa Public Market, 3.9 miles from stop 1, 10 min drive. The route is about 3.9 miles end to end.Black Hoof ParkI-435K-10K-710 min driveSTART Black Hoof ParkLenexa Public Market12N1 miLake Loop, Then the Lenexa Public MarketOutdoorsFoodDriveStraight lines, not directions. Dotted ring: somewhere in this area.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 3.9 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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The stops

  1. Black Hoof Park and Lake LenexaFree. Several miles of trails around the lake.about 60 min · 9053 Monticello Rd, Lenexa, KS 66220 · hours freshly checked · then 10 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Shawnee Mission Park.
  2. Lenexa Public MarketEach of you picks a kitchen.about 60 min · 8750 Penrose Ln, Lenexa, KS 66219 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
Lake Lenexa and its fall-colored shoreline, seen from the bridge over the stepped spillway
Photo: Thewellman · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Walk the lake while it is light, then drive about ten minutes to the market.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Park lots, then free parking at City Center.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

Before you go

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