Congratulations to the winners and finalists in the 2024 Best of Johnson County Recreation categories!
Best Community Center: Lenexa Community Center
The Lenexa Rec Center is home to a vibrant, close-knit community that supports your wellness journey. We care deeply about providing the whole family with a great recreation experience — at any age and any stage of life. Our 100,000-square-foot facility features high-quality amenities, spaces and programs for everyone to enjoy. We have cutting-edge fitness equipment, a fun-filled indoor pool, group fitness classes, a jogging/walking track that surrounds a full-service fitness floor, two gyms for open play and event rental spaces. We offer flexible membership options to meet your needs and day passes are available for purchase.
Community Center finalists: Matt Ross Community Center, Olathe Community Center, Roeland Park Community Center, Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center, Merriam Community Center
Best Bowling Alley: Pinstripes Bowling & Bocce
Bowling Alley finalists: Mission Bowl, Park Lanes Family Fun Center
Best Community Festival/Parade: Old Shawnee Days
Community Festival/Parade finalists: Overland Park Fall Festival, Lenexa Spinach Festival, Meadowbrook Park Festival
Best Dance Studio: Denise’s Dance Academy
Dance Studio Finalists: Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Kansas City, The Culture House, Inspire Dance Academy, Reign Dance Studios
Best Disc Golf Course: Shawnee Mission Park
Disc Golf Course finalists: Black Hoof Park, Lexington Lake Park
Best Golf Course (private): Milburn Country Club
Golf Course (private) finalists: Brookridge Golf and Fitness, Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, Prairie Highlands Golf Club
Best Golf Course (public): Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club
Golf Course (public) finalists: Smiley’s Golf Complex, Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, Falcon Valley Golf Course
Best Library: Johnson County Central Resource Library
Library finalists: Johnson County Library, Lenexa City Center, Olathe Indian Creek Library, Johnson County Library, Cedar Roe
Best Place to Worship: Queen of the Holy Rosary
Place to Worship finalists: United Methodist Church of the Ressurrection; Asbury United; Methodist Church; Village Presbyterian Church
Best Park: Shawnee Mission Park
Park finalists: Meadowbrook Park, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, Antioch Park, Strang Park
Best Pickleball Court: Chicken N Pickle
Pickleball Court finalists: Meadowbrook Park, SERV, Bois D’Arc Park, R Park, Switzer Park
Best Public Pool: Splash Cove
Public Pool finalists: Roeland Park Aquatic Center, Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center, Young’s Pool
Best Running Trail: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Running Trail finalists: Gary Haller Trail, Indian Creek Greenway Trail
