Support Us Button Widget

Lenexa’s Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center to open after $15 million renovations

With new looks, new amenities, and new accessibility features, Sar-Ko-Par will open Saturday, May 25 after two years in development.

An aquatic center prominently featuring a lazy river, with a zero-depth entry pool and play equipment on one side and a water slide on the other. A nearby competition pool also includes diving boards, rock walls, and swimming lanes.

Get ready to hear “just five more minutes” a lot this summer. | Photo by Greg Turcotte

Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center is back and ready to make a splash this summer.

After two years, a new name + $15 million in renovations — partly based on survey data from 430 elementary school students (aww) — the Lenexa pool paradise is ready to open.

What can you expect?

  • A 512-ft lazy river. Among the most requested additions, the river flows between the park’s other amenities.
  • Two slides — one for a slow descent, and a speedy slide for thrill-seeking swimmers, which lets out into the lazy river.
  • Rock walls. Kids can take a dive from the top of either climbing wall, placed side-by-side. Perfect for friendly races.
  • New accessibility features. The new zero-depth entry pool + splash pad will let small children and people with disabilities enter without the use of ladders or stairs.

Be the first in line when the park opens on Saturday, May 25 — at which point it will be open daily, 12-8 p.m., until September.

More from KCtoday
Atlas9 plans to attract locals and tourists alike for an otherworldly journey through its 48,000 sqft of themed rooms and corridors.
Dining in Kansas City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Check out fall and Halloween-themed events happening in and around Kansas City in this seasonal guide.
Whether it’s an al fresco brunch on the patio or margaritas on the rooftop, these dining decks across the metro will get you drinking in sunshine.
Locals have lived alongside these native trees for hundreds of years, but it’s not always easy to share a backyard with the Black Walnut’s constantly falling fruits.
Plaza Art Fair areal shot looking down the plaza art fair at night. people walk about tents.
Plaza Art Fair returns for its 94th year
Plaza Art Fair is a long-standing Kansas City tradition that takes place annually on the Country Club Plaza. Let’s dive into the details of this year’s event.
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Kansas City area with this guide to local business.
The 300+ projects slimming down streets have less to do with aesthetics and more to do with driver safety.
Use these fall foliage predictions to plan your scenic drives in and around Kansas City this autumn.
We broke down the cost of living in Kansas City, including rent, housing, and other expenses, and compared it to other locations.