Overlook Park
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About Overlook Park

This day-use picnic area, located just north of Clinton Lake in the hills of Kansas, is the perfect spot for a party or family gathering.

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2026 (Current year)

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13 reviews

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Overlook Park offers a beautiful view of Clinton Lake dam and ample space for various activities, making it ideal for gatherings. While some guests experienced issues with insects and access to food areas, many appreciated the accommodating staff and the park's facilities, including volleyball and horseshoes. Overall, it is a great location for events, especially with the provided lighting for evening use.

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4.5

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Brown J

September 8, 2026

This shelter was clean and in a beautiful spot. Lots of tables and ample parking.

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Caleb H

September 6, 2026

The site was everything we needed and more! The bugs were crazy, but thats Kansas in August for ya!

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DAVID A

August 30, 2025

Great View of Clinton Lake dam. Very nice breezeway!. Lots of room for various activities. Plenty of space to spread out.

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Katrice W

August 24, 2025

It was a very bad experience . I do understand it’s nature but we rented the shelter and we could not even have our food out. There were so many insects flying around the entire area. We could not even set down. We could not have our food out or anything . The kids could not even play on the playground it was so horrible.

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Syed J

June 29, 2025

It was a great experience. They accommodated us for our lateness as well.

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DAVID A

August 31, 2024

First bring plenty of help to move things, it's a long walk from the car to the shelter house. But well worth it. We had bags and a frisbee game to add to the already volleyball and horseshoes, so there was plenty of activities. We loved as it got dark they had lights to help visit and with cleanup. Love to rent and have gatherings here! Thanks

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Martha K

August 3, 2022

It is a beautiful shelter that is perfect for grilling with two grill options. We love to use this for large group BBQs. The views of the lake are a wonderful, added bonus.

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Bailee S

May 22, 2022

Even with the rainy weather, the shelter house was perfect for my graduation party!

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Don V

April 23, 2022

Great place for our picnic of about 100 people. Everything we needed- the shelter, tables, fire pit and water on site.

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Taylor K

June 22, 2021

Fantastic location. Great view of the lake, and amenities nearby.

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Location & Directions for Overlook Park

800 N. 1402 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049 United States

Elevation: 300 ft

Nearest town

Lawrence, KS - 7.9 mi

About 17 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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