Fishing & Boating Permits

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	Purchase Link
Ages 16 to 64	$30	$50
Ages 65 and older	$15	$50
One-Day Permit (Includes Trout)	$20	$20

Fishing, Trout & Boating Combination

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	Purchase Link
Ages 16 to 64	$50	$80
Ages 65 and older	$35	$80
One-Day Permit	$20	$20

Individual Permit Fees

Fishing Only Permits

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	Purchase Link
Ages 15 and under	No Charge	No Charge	No Purchase Necessary
Ages 16 to 64	$10	$20
Ages 65 and older	No Charge	$20
One-Day Permit - including Trout (16 and older)	$10	$10

Trout Only Permits

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	PurchaseLink
Ages 15 and under	$15	$15
Ages 16 and older	$20	$30

Prior to Boating in JCPRD Waters

• All watercraft (including sailboards, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, kayaks and multi-chambered inflatable boats, paddleboards, and rafts) used on JCPRD waters must have a valid JCPRD boating permit with sticker. (Exception: One day permits do not receive a sticker.)
• All motor or wind driven watercraft must be registered with the state the boat is housed in and have a district boating permit.
• Only electric motors all allowed to operate on the lakes at Shawnee Mission Park, Heritage Park, Kill Creek Park, and Lexington Lake Park. No gasoline motors may be used on JCPRD waters. 
• Inflatable boats and watercraft must be puncture resistant and contain multiple air chambers. No air mattresses or single chambered inflatables may be used on the water.
• Inflatable rafts and tubes designed for float fishing, wherein the seated or harnessed occupant is partly submerged, are deemed to be wading gear. 
• Please be sure to review the Kansas State Laws for floatation devices.KS Life Jacket Requirements

Boating Only Permits

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	Purchase Link
Age 64 and under	$20	$30
Age 65 and older	$15	$30
One-Day Permit	$10	$10

Archery Permits

A JCPRD archery permit is required for everyone 13 years of age and older. No permit is required for children 12 years of age and under, however, they must be accompanied by an adult who possesses a valid district archery permit. 

• Broadhead points are prohibited
• Crossbows are not allowed at the archery range

The archery range is a static range with six shooting lanes. Targets range from 20 yards (two lanes) and then in 10-yard longer increments out to 60 yards. Our target butts are Block Range 48’s. Butts are blank, please bring your own targets. 

• Targets feature original, high contrast design made of unglued, layers of Compressed Friction Foam™ for arrow-stopping performance
• Easy one-hand arrow removal
• Target dimensions: 48" x 48" x 18"

Permit Type	Resident	Nonresident	Purchase Link
Ages 13 & Older	$15	$20
One-day Permit	$5	$7

2024 Overnight Fishing

Overnight fishing begins after 11 p.m. The main gates into the parks will be open with access in the parks restricted to fishing areas only. Camping is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. State fishing licenses and park permits are required per established regulations.