Several Leawood parks closed after overnight storms lead to flooding
Multiple Leawood parks and trails are closed or have limited access after overnight storms led to record rainfall and flash flooding in parts of the Kansas City metro.
In a Facebook post published Thursday by Leawood Parks and Recreation, officials said all trails in Leawood City Park are closed as well as Ironhorse Golf Course. Tomahawk Creek Park and Leawoof Dog Park were closed earlier this morning, but have since reopened.
Leawood Aquatic Park is under limited use as a result of the flooding, and morning swim lessons were canceled, city spokesperson Beth Breitenstein told The Star.
Areas of Leawood received between 1.54 to 2.68 inches of rain over the past 12 hours, according to Johnson County’s flood warning system, Stormwatch.
It is not yet known how much damage the flooding has caused because the water has not completely receded, she said. Once it does, park staff can assess damages.
The city did not see any major road obstructions.
“We’re continuing to monitor water levels and so as that water recedes and our park staff are able to clear debris, and assess that, parks amenities and trails will start to reopen,” Breitenstein said.
Breitenstein cautions park goers to wait before heading out on the trails, even as the water recedes, and “use common sense.”
“We’re just cautioning folks to wait awhile to do that because you may encounter some of those low-lying areas that are still seeing ponding. So if you’re on a bike or walking, you may encounter some obstructions that will require you to turn around,” Breitenstein said.
Leawood remains under a flash flood warning until 1 p.m. Residents can stay up to date on amenity reopening by checking the City of Leawood Parks and Recreation social media pages.
This story was originally published July 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM.
