It’s a huge area, but those who worked to create Olathe’s Cedar Niles Park hope visitors wander through the many acres and soak up all of its unique specifics. “It’s a beautiful part of Johnson County with wooded hillsides and streams,” said Bill Maasen, superintendent of Parks & Golf Courses, Johnson County Park and Recreation District. “It’s one of the most scenic portions of our county.” Cedar Niles was opened to the public last January and officially was dedicated earlier this spring. The park, which is more than 1,000 acres, is located west of downtown Olathe, stretching nearly two miles north and south between 119th and 135th streets. It is adjacent to Lake Olathe and the Prairie Center and features a paved trail, a single-track hiking and mountain bike trail, three access points with water fountains, a playground, shelter and restrooms.
Source: Joco 913 News
