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Boats may be operated at Lake Olathe between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (one hour prior to park gates being closed). Boat speeds may not exceed more than 5 MPH, creating a wake.
Lake Olathe Park features a 170-acre lake surrounded by a 258-acre community park. The Swim Beach features locker rooms, outdoor showers, vending machines and a floating obstacle course – The Aqua Park. Lake Olathe Park visitors can rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and pedal boats at the Marina.
Additional renovations to Lake Olathe now offer an upper event lawn surrounded by landscaping and a small stream. The water feature flows into a waterfall before ending in a pond. A creek leading from the pond wraps around the newly built Spray Ground before flowing into the lake.
From September 1953 until March 1954, a severe drought in Olathe forced water to be hauled to the city by rail or truck. Olathe’s primary source of water, the old Olathe Lake, now called Cedar Lake, had greatly deteriorated, becoming mostly silt. In September 1953, Olathe began planning for a new, larger water source for the city.
Amphitheater - East Side of Lake Olathe. Located between Eagles Landing and The Marina. Seats approximately 1,500 on grass and limestone seat walls. Watch live entertainment or other activities with the backdrop of Lake Olathe. Great for picnics, reading a book and admiring nature's elements.
A lake with 170 surface acres. An average depth of 28.5 ft. and a maximum depth of 60 ft. The lake was formed by damming up Cedar Creek and its drainage basin. Today, Lake Olathe is a 170- acre lake surrounded by a 258-acre community park. It was originally dedicated in 1959.
Lake Olathe is a 170-acre lake perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing and more. View the lake map. Boats and personal paddlecraft (kayaks and paddle boards) can access Lake Olathe on the west side of the lake (S. Lakeshore Dr. access). Boats may be operated at Lake Olathe between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (one hour prior to park gates being closed).
The soil helps trees gain necessary nutrients. From September 1953 until March 1954, a severe drought in Olathe forced water to be hauled to the city by rail or truck. Olathe’s primary source of water, the old Olathe Lake, now called Cedar Lake, had greatly deteriorated, becoming mostly silt.
A State of Kansas boating license is required to operate a motorized boat at Lake Olathe. A Kansas-issued fishing license if required before fishing at Lake Olathe. Information about boating and fishing licenses as well as the Lake Olathe fish population, visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism at ksoutdoors.com. Amenities.