Hidden Glen Park and Pond
Welcome to Hidden Glen Park, a peaceful 13-acre retreat situated at the northwest corner of Cedar Niles Boulevard and Creek Parkway, near the beautiful southeast shore of Shadow Lake. This park hosts Cedar Creek's Annual Easter Egg Hunt and provides a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, wildlife watching and spacious areas for play. Stroll along the scenic Shadow Lake Nature Trail, accessible from our two heads: Hidden Glen Pond Trailhead and Pump House Trailhead, each offering distinct distances for exploration. With more amenities on the way, Hidden Glen Park & Pond promises to enhance your experience in this convenient jewel.
Hidden Lake Park
Welcome to Hidden Lake Park, part of the Clubhouse complex! Here, you can enjoy a variety of amenities including playground equipment for the kids, a sand volleyball court for some friendly competition, and winding trails perfect for a leisurely stroll. With numerous picnic areas and great opportunities to observe birds and wildlife, it’s an ideal spot for family outings or a day of relaxation in nature. Come explore and make lasting memories at Hidden Lake Park!
Lakeshore Park
Welcome to Lakeshore Park, a beautiful retreat situated at the northeast corner of Shadow Lake. With stunning views and rich wildlife, it's an ideal destination for nature lovers. Take advantage of our boat ramp, fishing docks, a nationally accredited butterfly garden, as well as benches for your leisure. Wander through the trails, including the Shadow Lake Nature Trail, and experience the diverse beauty of this park. Lakeshore Park offers two paved parking lots, picnic tables, benches, a seasonal restroom, a picturesque butterfly garden, a boat ramp, a large fishing dock, storage for watercraft, and access to the Shadow Lake Nature Trail The boat ramp at Lakeshore Park is the only place on Shadow Lake where watercraft can launch, land, or come ashore.
City of Olathe Southglen Park
This city park in Olathe is easily reachable through Southglen's extensive paved trail system, located right next to Cedar Creek Elementary and in close proximity to Southglen Pool. With its playground, shelters, grills, and scenic prairie views, it serves as an excellent spot for families and residents of all ages. The City of Olathe utilizes the park for local junior sports practices.
Southglen Pond
& Nature Trail
This secret gem is ideally situated in the heart of Southglen and is easily reached through its extensive paved trail system. A mulched path connects the north entrance on W 114th Street to the pond, providing several tranquil spots for nature observation and fishing, including two with benches. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including foxes, deer, beavers, turtles, chipmunks, muskrats, frogs, and a diverse range of birds, butterflies, and insects. Due to the pond's size and shallow depth, most anglers catch bluegill and sunfish, although an occasional bass does turn up.
Cedar Creek
Waterfalls and Waterways
Cedar Creek residents can enjoy several stunning waterfalls & waterways winding through the community. The most iconic waterfalls in our community cascade down the cliffs along Cedar Creek Parkway, just south of Valley Drive. Here you will find five falls with varying levels of intensity. The water then tranquilly rushes down the sculpted spillway to Hidden Glen pond.
Hidden Glen Park features a couple of waterfalls, a broad cascade on the west end, along with a small unnamed cascade on the east side.
Additionally, a lesser-known unnamed waterfall is hidden in the retention pond at the northeast corner of Cedar Creek Parkway and 103rd Street. Seasonal rivulets can also be found along the Shadow Lake Nature Trail.
You’ll find a spillway behind the clubhouse that helps keep the waters of Cedar Creek flowing beautifully. This gentle cascade feeds into the pond just beyond the Clubhouse, adding to the natural charm of the area.
